Design & Art Teacher (Part-time)

Art and Design Teacher (Part-Time)

Hours: 0.15–0.25 FTE (6–10 hours per week)

Salary: £330–£550 per month

Location: 3–5 hours in-school (various locations in West London, North London) and remaining hours off-site

Contract: Term-Based (Autumn Term, Spring Term & Summer Term)

About IDEA Design Hub CIC

IDEA Design Hub CIC is a creative education organisation dedicated to making design learning accessible, joyful, and empowering for all children.

We deliver inspiring art and design programmes for children aged 4–14 through after-school clubs, community projects, and holiday camps. Our mission is to nurture creativity, confidence, and design-thinking skills that help children thrive in learning and in life.

IDEA currently partners with 25+ primary schools across London, working closely with schools and local boroughs to deliver a wide range of creative clubs as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programmes in Bromley, Kingston, and Wandsworth.

Overview

We are seeking passionate and imaginative Art and Design Teachers to join our creative education team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about both traditional and digital art, with the ability to inspire young learners to explore, invent, and express themselves through design.

You'll work collaboratively with our team to develop and deliver exciting curricula across our signature creative clubs, including:

• Little Architect Club
• Little Fashion Designer Club
• Comic Club
• Manga Club
• Digital Art Club
• Video Game Design Club
• Video Animation Club
• STEM Club
• Mini Artist Club

This role is perfect for art and design students or early-career educators looking for meaningful, hands-on teaching experience in creative education.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver fun, engaging, and educational art and design sessions tailored to different age groups and abilities.
• Teach a variety of creative techniques — from drawing and sculpture to digital design and model making.
• Support children in developing artistic skills, confidence, and creative problem-solving.
• Assess and celebrate student progress through projects, exhibitions, and participation.
• Create a welcoming, inspiring, and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with other IDEA educators to design new workshops and cross-curricular projects.
• Provide positive, constructive feedback that nurtures each child's creativity and growth.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong knowledge of a range of art, design, and digital media techniques.
• Excellent communication and classroom engagement skills.
• Ability to inspire curiosity and creativity in young learners.
• Patience, adaptability, and an open, supportive teaching approach.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• A degree (or working towards one) in Fine Arts, Design, or Education (Art-focused) is preferred but not essential.
• Experience working with children or in creative/educational environments is highly valued.
• Ideal for university students or emerging practitioners in Art and Design seeking rewarding teaching experience.

Hours and Commitment

This role involves 6–10 hours per week, including approximately 3–5 hours of in-school teaching across partner schools and the remaining time for off-site curriculum planning and preparation.

Why Join IDEA Design Hub CIC

At IDEA, you'll be part of a supportive and innovative community that believes in the power of creativity to build confidence and spark imagination. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Develop your teaching and creative leadership skills.
• Work across diverse art and design disciplines.
• Contribute to meaningful, community-based creative education.
• Inspire the next generation of designers, makers, and innovators.

Join Us

If you're passionate about art, design, and inspiring young minds — we'd love to hear from you.

Help us nurture creativity, imagination, and joy through design education that makes a difference.

Apply now to join IDEA Design Hub CIC's growing community of creative educators.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £26,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London N10 1NR