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Freelance Drawing/Painting Art Teacher, London

Evenings & Weekends | Freelance Opportunity

Sunny Art Centre is currently seeking a passionate and experienced Painting & Drawing Teacher to join our creative teaching team for evening and weekend classes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated artist-educator to become part of a vibrant, professional art institution in central London.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please email info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk with:

  • Your CV

  • A digital portfolio integrated within your CV (this is mandatory)

 - Applications that include the portfolio as a separate attachment will not be accepted.

Your portfolio must clearly demonstrate strong ability in both drawing and painting techniques.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in academic fine art training and a genuine passion for teaching. You will be responsible for delivering weekly art courses to students of varying ages and skill levels.

Essential Requirements:

  • Strong academic background in fine arts

  • Confident teaching drawing and painting

  • Excellent knowledge of oil painting, acrylic, watercolour, and charcoal

  • Solid understanding of human anatomy for life drawing

  • Ability to adapt teaching to different student levels and learning styles

  • Previous teaching experience preferred

  • Patience, professionalism, and enthusiasm when working with:

    • Children & teens

    • Adult students

    • Mixed cultural and technical backgrounds

Working Hours

  • 2–3 days per week

  • On-site teaching, usually 4 hours per day

  • Weekday classes:

    • 4:00–6:00 pm

    • 6:30–8:30 pm

  • Weekend option (e.g. Sunday):

    • 10:00–12:00

    • 13:00–15:00

    • 15:30–17:30

  - Maximum 10 students per class
  - Flexible scheduling to allow you to pursue other professional commitments

You will begin with a 2-month probation period. After this, you may:

  • Continue with the same freelance teaching hours, or

  • Expand into one-to-one private tuition for additional income

Pay Rate & Benefits

  • £20 per hour for on-site group classes

  • Opportunity to:

    • Exhibit your artwork in our gallery

    • Be featured on our website and social media platforms

    • Build a strong professional teaching profile in central London

Transparent pay
Career development opportunities
International exposure through our exhibitions and events

Fashion Design Teacher Freelance

Freelance Fashion Design Tutor – Portfolio Preparation

Part-Time | One-to-One Tuition | £20 per Hour

Sunny Art Centre is currently seeking a Freelance Fashion Design Tutor to join our Portfolio Preparation Department with immediate availability. This role focuses on one-to-one tuition, supporting students in building strong portfolios for university applications and professional development.

During periods of restriction or as required, teaching may take place live online. Our portfolio courses provide students with specialist guidance, industry insight, and structured project development.

The Role

  • Deliver one-to-one fashion design portfolio tuition

  • Provide professional guidance for:

    • University applications

    • Foundation & BA Fashion courses

    • Professional portfolio development

  • Plan and structure individualised lesson programmes

  • Help students develop:

    • Concept development

    • Design research

    • Technical garment understanding

    • Final presentation quality

  • Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge

  • Occasionally participate in and support:

    • Workshops

    • External creative activities

    • Portfolio events

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design (or closely related discipline)

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Fashion design history

    • Garment construction & structure

    • Materials and fabric technologies

  • A high-level personal portfolio and professional body of work

  • Ability to prepare structured lessons for portfolio-building students

  • Commitment to maintaining current industry knowledge

  • Excellent communication skills

  • 3–4 years’ professional industry experience (highly desirable)

Working Hours

  • Flexible working schedule

  • Teaching may take place:

    • During the day

    • Early evenings

    • Weekends

  • Typical weekly hours:

    • 4–6 hours during normal periods

    • 8–10 hours during peak application seasons

This flexibility allows tutors to pursue other professional commitments alongside teaching.

Pay & Benefits

  • £20 per hour

  • Freelance, part-time contract

  • Opportunities to:

    • Exhibit your work

    • Be featured on our website and social media platforms

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please email the following to:

info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk

You must include:

  • Your CV

  • A digital portfolio embedded within your CV (mandatory)

Portfolios submitted as separate attachments will NOT be accepted.
Your portfolio must clearly demonstrate your:

  • Fashion design techniques

  • Concept development

  • Ability to construct a coherent and purposeful body of work

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The review process typically takes up to 3 working days.