Pottery Instructor

Ceramics Teacher - Freelance

Location: E3 2GY, Hackney Wick

Hours of work: 0-8 hours a week

Salary: £15-18/h, based on experience and skills, with potential pay rise as you grow with the studio.

Students: 2-6 per class; students might increase with studio development.

We are currently looking for instructors from the following areas:

· Hand building

· Throwing

Responsibilities

  • Conduct a 6-8 week beginner/intermediate wheel-throwing course, covering skills such as centring, throwing bowls, cups, attaching handles, and crafting small vases, teapots, etc.

  • Lead 2h taster Wheel Throwing workshops.

  • To plan, teach and evaluate courses that meet the learning needs of students.

  • Teach flexibly and creatively that reflecting the advertised course outline.

  • Provide a course outline, schemes of work, lesson plans and individual project briefs as required.

  • Support students’ learning by offering guidance and feedback throughout the class.

  • Encourage students to explore further courses and develop their practice.

  • Help shape and refine classes to keep them inspiring and true to the studio’s vision.

  • Any other duties as appropriate to the post.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Knowledge and practical understanding of Asian ceramic techniques and cultural traditions.

  • Fluent in spoken English, with the ability to teach in English.

  • A degree, professional qualification or other relevant ceramics experience

  • A thorough and demonstrable knowledge of throwing, hand building, glazing, surface treatment and firing processes

  • Have an understanding of and experience in promoting equality and diversity

  • Can inspire students to achieve

  • Have an understanding of and experience in promoting good customer care.

  • Can support students to overcome barriers to learning

  • Can communicate effectively and listen to others

  • Can work in a collaborative way

  • Can work effectively as part of a team

  • Can share best practices and learn from other colleagues

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development within your specialist area

  • Experience of teaching pottery to adults of mixed ability in group settings


Benefits

There will be access to the workshops and facilities for your own art projects with prior arrangement.

Studio discount.

Application Method

Please email info@traceceramics.co.uk with CV, cover letter and portfolio(saved in PDF format).