London Borough of Sutton
Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Facilitator (Sutton College)
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Role Details
Basis
- Target Start: 18/09/2026
- Days: Fridays
Times/Patterns
- Friday 10:30 – 13:30
- 18/09/26 – 11/12/26
- 08/01/27 – 19/03/27
- 16/04/27 – 09/07/27
Courses
- S51004P19NV Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture – Beginners - 2 enrolments - Non funded
- S51005P19NV Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture – Beginners / Intermediate - 2 enrolments - Non funded
- S51006P19NV Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture – Intermediate - 0 enrolments - Non funded
Salary
Grade: Grade 6 (SCP 19)
Details
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Facilitator to deliver our Friday afternoon courses running across the 2026/27 academic year.
This progressive curriculum is designed to take learners on a journey from absolute beginners to intermediate sculptors and potters. You will guide learners through hand-building techniques, sculpting methods, and surface decoration, helping them build confidence as they transition through increasingly complex projects over three terms.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Responsibilities
- Deliver Technical Ceramics Instruction: Teach core hand-building techniques (pinching, coiling, slab building) and ceramic sculpting methods.
- Progressive Curriculum Delivery: Manage the transition from basic techniques in the Autumn term to more advanced sculptural construction, joining, and surface finishing (glazing, slips, and oxides) in the Winter and Spring/Summer terms.
- Studio Management & Safety: Oversee health and safety in the pottery studio, including the safe handling of clay dust, sharp tools, glazes, and assisting with kiln packing/unpacking procedures.
- Individualised Feedback: Provide hands-on, supportive guidance to help learners realize their individual design ideas, troubleshooting structural issues like joint cracking or air pockets.
Qualifications & Experience
- Technical Expertise: A strong personal practice in ceramics and clay sculpture, with deep knowledge of clay bodies, drying stages, glazing, and firing processes.
- Teaching/Facilitation Experience: Experience teaching pottery or 3D art to adults in a community, workshop, or studio setting.
- Patience & Encouragement: A supportive teaching style that helps beginners overcome the physical challenges of working with clay while pushing intermediate learners to refine their intricate details.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Organisational Skills
- Ability to manage the physical workflow of a ceramics studio (drying times, greenware storage, and glaze cycles) alongside teaching hours.
Application Details
Closing Date: 24/09/2026
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Interview Date: w/c 28/09/2026
Actions
- View Job Description
- Apply for this Job Role
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location