Branch Manager & Art Teacher, art-K Orpington

Studio Management: Manage studio operations, including ordering and managing art materials. Manage, motivate, and mentor the studio team, delegating tasks and alignment with the studio goals. Track the studio’s growth, retention, and customer service standards to uphold the standards of the art-K brand. Foster connections with the local community and resource/coordinate events with your studio team to promote your studio. Utilise the booking system to comply with GDPR to manage customer enquiries. Follow child safeguarding and H&S policies at all times. The Ideal Candidate: Holds an art degree or equivalent experience across a range of artistic mediums. Has experience teaching or working with children in an educational or creative setting. Possesses strong communication skills, including the ability to empathise with others, to engage effectively with students, parents, and colleagues. Exhibits a positive, proactive attitude and works well both independently and as part of a team. Benefits: 24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA. Blue Light Card Benefit Health insurance through Vitality (following probation). Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay (following 1 year continuous service). Support through HEKA. Company funded external training after 2 years of service. At the end of 5 years the opportunity to start an art-K Franchise without any upfront fees to art-K (valued at £10,000). Scheme to earn more days of annual leave, linked to length of service (starting after 1 year). 3x Salary Death in Service insurance, one-time payment paid to a designated individual. Contributions made to NEST pension. Sick Pay: Following probation, enhanced sick pay policy; 3 weeks full pay in any 12 month period.

art-K's Feedback Culture for Successful Applicants At art-K, we place great value on continuous growth and development through constructive feedback given within the team. Once you become part of the team, you’ll receive regular constructive feedback designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and thrive in your role. You will also have the opportunity to share your feedback and help the team develop as well. We ask all team members to embrace a growth mindset, welcoming feedback as an opportunity to learn and also offering feedback to others. By doing so, we ensure everyone is equipped to achieve their potential and uphold the high standards that make our studios such inspiring places to work and learn. Location: 41 High St, Green Street Green, Orpington BR6 6BG How to Apply:

Submit your CV with a traditional art portfolio (PDF or online link) of your tonal drawings and paintings demonstrating perspective, form, and techniques. Instead of a cover letter, answer in a separate file or cover letter section: Who did you enjoy working with? Who did you look up to in your last job and why? What are you passionate about? The Organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers, and those contracted to work on our behalf to share this commitment. This commitment is underpinned by a rigorous and robust safer recruitment process. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-appointment checks.