Part-time Artist Educator
We’re seeking an artist educator to design and deliver inspiring art and design workshops for our new National Saturday Club at Bath Spa University.
You will lead Saturday art and design workshops for young people aged 13–16.
You’ll plan and deliver engaging sessions across a range of disciplines, creating a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where young people feel confident to express themselves.
Working closely with Locksbrook Campus exhibitions, visiting artists, local schools and community partners, you’ll help enrich learning, support recruitment and connect the Saturday Club to wider Bath Spa University activities.
The role involves preparing resources, maintaining attendance and progression records, communicating with parents/guardians, and contributing to promotion, evaluation and the National Saturday Club network.
About You
- A practicing artist, designer or creative practitioner with a strong portfolio of work and a genuine passion for learning with and through art.
- Understanding of contemporary art and design practices and the ability to make these accessible.
- Ability to plan and deliver engaging creative sessions that develop skills and confidence.
- Excellent facilitation skills that encourage creativity, risk-taking and collaborative learning.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) appropriate for engaging with young people, parents and partners.
- Ability to design creative projects that are conceptually rich yet practically achievable within time and resource constraints.
- Practical knowledge of a range of art and design materials, techniques and processes.
- Experience working in gallery education or community arts settings.
- Experience of working in a Higher Education setting.
- Passionate about learning with and through art, viewing artistic practice and education as interconnected and mutually enriching.
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description on the website.
Additional Information
- £17.60 per hour
- This is a Part Time, Fixed Term Contract role. Working 20 days from 1st March to July 31st 2026.
- This role requires regular Saturday working during term time. Occasional additional commitments may include evening events, national masterclasses, and the Summer Show exhibition.
- The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- Interviews will be expected to be in the afternoon of the 18th February 2026