Party Leader (Self-Employed), art-K Oxford

art-K, a leading private art education service, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join as Self-Employed Party Leaders for its arty birthday parties during weekends. With a vibrant network of 8000 weekly students, art-K is expanding its offerings to provide unique and creative birthday experiences. In the last few months art-K has delivered over 100 parties and expects this to continue growing in 2025.

As a Self-Employed Party Leader, you play a crucial role in ensuring the success of each 2-hour birthday party session as well as the pre-party communication, set up & tidy up. Your responsibilities include:

1. Communication and Coordination: Engage with parents to coordinate and plan each party, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all participants.

2. Studio Setup and Ambience: Create an ambient studio environment for the party, setting the music up & preparing the projects in alignment with the birthday person’s requests

3. Art Workshop Leadership: Lead engaging and inspiring art workshops for party-goers, catering to various skill levels. Foster a positive and encouraging environment, sparking creativity and experimentation among attendees.

4. Clean-up: Maintain high cleanliness standards by tidying up the studio after each class, leaving a welcoming space for the next session.

Teaching and Encouragement: Support children to complete their art projects, offering guidance, and encouraging them to explore their creativity whilst having fun. Midway through the workshop it may require a shake break or mini dance party to release extra energy!

Requirements:

• Minimum of a second-year student in an Art-related university course.

• Strong proficiency in various art mediums, including watercolour, acrylics, and air-dried clay.

• Proven experience working with children from Year 1 (aged 5-6) and upwards.

• Positive, proactive, and customer-service-oriented attitude.

Qualifications:

Art A level and Foundation (desired).

DBS check (cost covered by the self-employed person, facilitated by art-K).

Training:

2 sessions shadowing/assisting parties prior to you leading a party.


How to Apply: If you are passionate about art and creating memorable experiences, please submit a cover letter and portfolio showcasing your artistic capabilities. Explore www.art-k.co.uk for a deeper understanding of our values and party offering.

Please apply to just one location. Please write it in your application if you can reach others.

Rate: £22 per hour (1 hour prototype preparation, 1 hour studio setup, 2 hours party, 45’ clean up)

Locations: We have studio locations in London, Leeds, Brighton, Bristol and the South East. To find your nearest studio, please check our website for a full list: https://www.art-k.co.uk/studio-classes/

Benefits: Casual dress

Experience: Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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.