Printmaking Tutor Job at Reading, England, United Kingdom Full Time NEW

Activate Learning are currently looking for an experienced Printmaker to join our Learning for Leisure team based at Reading College.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for creative arts to share their expertise with a diverse range of learners, including both adults and young people. Whether you are an experienced tutor or a practicing artist confident in delivering practical workshops, this role allows you to inspire others and act as a creative role model.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience across a range of traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques, including:

• Screen printing
• Etching
• Relief printing (e.g. lino, woodcut)
• Monoprinting

You will deliver a variety of short courses (evenings and Saturdays) beginning September 2026 within our well-equipped facilities at Reading College.

What do you need to be a successful Printmaking Learning for Leisure Tutor at Activate Learning?

Ideally, you will hold a teacher’s qualification or have experience of teaching within an education setting, such as Adult Learning, Accredited courses, Schools, Youth Clubs etc.

You will have extensive knowledge of the subject area and can engage and interact with students to ensure they are set up to succeed their end goals. To find out more about the courses we offer, please visit the Activate Learning Adult Education website.

Your communication and interpersonal skills will be outstanding and support your ability to deliver interesting, fun and purposeful lessons to adults. You’ll need to have a flexible mindset to connect with the communities you’re teaching.

You will be joining an established and supportive team within our Learning for Leisure provision on a casual contract basis and our positions offer a variety of flexible working patterns such as daytime, evenings, weekends depending on scheduled timetable.

Who We Are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups:Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits:Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers’ professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries:Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.