Background

Courtyard Arts Centre is a registered charity founded in 1996 with the mission “to provide a launch pad for all members of the community to achieve their artistic potential”. We are a community arts centre in Hertford housed in a converted stable block, offering cultural and educational activity alongside 2 contemporary galleries. We have a small gift shop, café and two artists’ studios. We also run a programme of outreach work in the community. We are a self-funded charity at a very exciting stage in its development having obtained planning permission to extend the premises.

The position

We are looking to recruit a tutor to run our Saturday ceramics class for children aged 8+. The successful candidate will be responsible for tutoring the classes during term time, on a fortnightly basis (5/6weeks per term) which includes preparing the lessons, setting up and tidying the studio before/after the session and tutoring the students. The person may also have opportunities to run workshops during the holidays.

Based at the Centre, you will lead a small class of children. Each class is made up of students of all abilities aged from 8 upwards. The class time is 10am-12pm every two weeks.

Experience of ceramics tutoring and a passion for working with children is essential as well as a relevant and up to date DBS check. The ideal candidate will have an art and teaching qualification and be available to start from January 2026.

If you would like further information or to apply with an up-to-date CV, please contact Laura Burns, Centre Director: laura.burns@courtyardarts.org.uk or post your application to Courtyard Arts & Community Centre, Port Vale, Hertford SG14 3AA