Location
London Borough of Sutton

Hours
Fridays, 10:30 – 13:30
18/09/2026 – 11/12/2026
08/01/2027 – 19/03/2027
16/04/2027 – 09/07/2027

Salary
Grade 6 (SCP 19)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture Facilitator to deliver our Friday afternoon courses across the 2026/27 academic year. This progressive curriculum is designed to take learners on a journey from absolute beginners to intermediate sculptors and potters. You will guide learners through hand-building techniques, sculpting methods, and surface decoration, helping them build confidence as they transition through increasingly complex projects over three terms.

You will deliver technical ceramics instruction, teaching core hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab building, alongside ceramic sculpting methods. You will manage the curriculum progression from basic techniques in the Autumn term to more advanced sculptural construction, joining, and surface finishing (including glazing, slips, and oxides) in the Winter and Spring/Summer terms.

Studio management and safety are key responsibilities, including overseeing health and safety in the pottery studio, safe handling of clay dust, sharp tools, glazes, and assisting with kiln packing and unpacking procedures. You will provide individualised, hands-on, supportive feedback to help learners realise their design ideas and troubleshoot structural issues such as joint cracking or air pockets.

Experience
Strong personal practice in ceramics and clay sculpture with deep knowledge of clay bodies, drying stages, glazing, and firing processes. Experience teaching pottery or 3D art to adults in community, workshop, or studio settings.

About you
Patient and encouraging teaching style that supports beginners in overcoming the physical challenges of working with clay while motivating intermediate learners to refine intricate details.

Qualifications
Technical expertise in ceramics and clay sculpture. Ability to manage the physical workflow of a ceramics studio, including drying times, greenware storage, and glaze cycles alongside teaching hours.