Branch Manager & Art Teacher, art-K Macclesfield


Company:	art-K
Salary:	£30,000 - £35,008
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Macclesfield, SK10 1LL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

art-K is the UK’s largest private art education service, delivering fun, skill-based classes to over 8500 children each week. Our programme helps develop artistic skills, build confidence, and support mental well-being through inspiring projects taught by passionate educators.

At our Macclesfield branch, the Branch Manager & Art Teacher is responsible for running the studio, with time split across teaching, class preparation, and administration and promotion. Full training is provided in our teaching methods, with ongoing support from our central team and a national network of art teachers.

Job Responsibilities

Teaching & Child Development:

Teach children who love art in a fun environment with high teacher-student ratios.

Deliver engaging, skill-based art programmes tailored to individual student needs during term time, and deliver a fun, interactive holiday art programme.

Continuously evaluate and monitor student progress, preparing personalised learning plans.

Create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for students to flourish.

Build and maintain strong relationships with students and parents, providing regular progress updates.

Training & Professional Development:

Participate in a two-year training programme covering teaching methods, art techniques, child development and business administration. Additional training opportunities are available bespoke to your requirements.

Continuously develop artistic and teaching skills to enhance class delivery.

Studio Management:

Manage studio operations, including ordering and managing art materials.

Manage, motivate, and mentor the studio team, delegating tasks and alignment with the studio goals.

Track the studio’s growth, retention, and customer service standards to uphold the standards of the art-K brand.

Foster connections with the local community and resource/coordinate events with your studio team to promote your studio.

Utilise the booking system to comply with GDPR to manage customer enquiries.

Follow child safeguarding and H&S policies at all times.

Benefits:

Performance Earnings bonus and career progression opportunities within the role and company, awarded upon meeting performance standards and criteria.

24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.

Blue Light Card Benefit

Health insurance through Vitality (following probation).

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay (following 1 year continuous service).

Support through HEKA.

Company funded external training after 2 years of service.

At the end of 5 years the opportunity to start an art-K Franchise without any upfront fees to art-K (valued at £10,000).

Scheme to earn more days of annual leave, linked to length of service (starting after 1 year).

3x Salary Death in Service insurance, one-time payment paid to a designated individual.

Contributions made to NEST pension.

Sick Pay: Following probation, enhanced sick pay policy; 3 weeks full pay in any 12 month period.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV with a traditional art portfolio (PDF or online link) of your tonal drawings and paintings demonstrating perspective, form, and techniques.

Instead of a cover letter, answer in a separate file or cover letter section:

Who did you enjoy working with?

Who did you look up to in your last job and why?

What are you passionate about?

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