Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities !
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrant
Adult Learning Lewisham is Looking For a Talented Part Time Art Tutor to Help Enrich the Lives of our Learners.
The role
Part Time Art Tutor
Location
Brockley Rise Centre SE23 & Granville Park Centre SE13
What We’re Looking For
Adult Learning Lewisham requires an experienced part time art tutor to join the Art, Pottery and Performing Arts team. We are looking for a tutor able to cover established art classes and also to expand our provision through introducing new, exciting classes to our programme based on their skills and experience.
We are specifically looking for an art tutor to teach general drawing and painting though applicants with specialisms in art history, watercolour, botanical illustration or any other art discipline are welcome. The day and time of any classes are negotiable and dependent on room availability throughout the year. Classes usually run for 5 or 10 weeks per term, with individual sessions of 2hrs in duration. Some 1 day workshops are also available each term.
The individual course listings & descriptions of the types of courses we currently deliver can be viewed at:
https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/education/adult/find-a-course/art-pottery-and-performing-arts-courses
The post requires a tutor who can:
- Deliver all aspects of practical drawing and painting to classes of up to 12 adult learners of varying ages, backgrounds and abilities (from complete beginners through to improvers of all levels)
- Plan & produce course documentation to support their teaching & learning – for example; scheme of work, lesson plan, electronic registers and developing resources for the course online learning environment
- Support the learners to achieve the set course & individual learning goals and complete their online individual learning plan (E-ILP)
- Regularly attend tutor meetings and complete CPD
We are looking for a reliable conscientious and dedicated tutor who preferably has experience of working in an adult environment and has qualification to at least level 4 as well as having or be willing to work towards achieving a recognised teaching qualification (e.g.Cert Ed/PGCE). The successful applicant must be prepared to work at any of our centres.
Salary details
Further information
If you have any questions relating to this post, please contact the curriculum leader for art, pottery & performing arts Sofie Kilburn on 0208 314 7250 or
[email protected]Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Further information about Adult Learning Lewisham can be found in our online course listing www.lewisham.gov.uk/adultlearning
For a full job description and person specification please click below
To apply please click on 'apply for job' at the top of the page.Please note a C.V will not be accepted.
https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/Job descriptions/Adult Learning/JD and PS Tutor.doc
Closing date
Sunday 20 th July 2025 at 23:59 - Interviews will be scheduled for approx. mid August 2025
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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