Careers
AAL is an equal opportunities employer and recognises that a diverse workforce can enhance creativity and innovation in the workplace. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds.
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FINANCE CONTROLLER / CLERK TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REPORTING TO: Principal
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Part Time
HOURS: 4 days per week, 9-5pm
HOLIDAY: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
LOCATION: London, SE1 1HR
The Finance Director will be a dedicated accountant responsible for AAL’s financial functions, internal controls, and related tasks necessary for the proper administration of the charity. In addition, the Finance Director will be Clerk to the Board of Trustees which will involve some secretariat services and advice on governance, constitutional, procedural, and regulatory matters to the AAL’s Board of Trustees.
The deadline for applications has been extended to 11th February 2022.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter outlining ways in which you meet the essential skills and requirements for the role and including references, FAO Rob Pepper, to jobs@artacademy.org.uk. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
For an informal chat or any questions about the role contact rob@artacademy.org.uk.
FRONT OF HOUSE ASSISTANT [KICKSTARTER]
CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary, Part-Time
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9.30-2.30pm
LOCATION: London, SE1 1HR
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: London Living Wage
All Kickstarter positions are open to anyone aged 16-24 who is currently claiming Universal Credit.
This person will provide front of house assistance to AAL staff, its students and tutors. They will work primarily alongside the AAL receptionist and administrators to ensure that all visitors to AAL receive a warm welcome and the smooth running of an effective and efficient service desk.
They will help the AAL receptionist to deliver key student services such as shop sales, printing and equipment loans, and maintain the AAL communal area/s, ensuring spaces are tidy and well-stocked with the relevant amenities. They will provide support to the wider AAL staff team by performing such tasks as distributing post, processing invoices as required, handling petty cash, purchasing stationery and sundries, maintaining the coffee machine, data entry and maintaining accurate records, participating in team meetings, and helping to organise Open Days and other events as required.
The deadline for applications has been extended to Monday 31 January 2022.
If you would like to apply for this role please speak to your Work Coach at your local Job Centre as soon as possible and quote the postcode: SE1 1HR, company name: Art Academy London and the relevant job title – they should then be able to refer you for the role.
The Academy can only accept applications after you have been referred by your Work Coach and will require written confirmation of your referral ID upon application.
Administrative Assistant for Public Programmes [KICKSTARTER]
CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary, Part-Time
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 12.30-5.30pm
LOCATION: London, SE1 1HR
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: London Living Wage
All Kickstarter positions are open to anyone aged 16-24 who is currently claiming Universal Credit.
This person will provide vital administrative support primarily to members of the Public Programmes team; occasionally support will be diverted towards the Academic Programme team.
You will be required to prepare and check class registers, adding and amending details as required. There will also be a level of interaction with students and tutors, whether that be helping to prepare and run events and meetings such as Meet and Greets and Creative Days, liaising with students about collecting work/materials or helping to facilitate courses for Young Artists.
You may be required to assist the AAL receptionist with the front of house duties if cover is needed and perform a variety of tasks including supporting the Academy receptionist to deliver key students’ services such as shop sales, printing and equipment loans.
The deadline for applications has been extended to Friday 11 February 2022.
If you would like to apply for this role please speak to your Work Coach at your local Job Centre as soon as possible and quote the postcode: SE1 1HR, company name: Art Academy London and the relevant job title – they should then be able to refer you for the role.
The Academy can only accept applications after you have been referred by your Work Coach and will require written confirmation of your referral ID upon application.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES [KICKSTARTER]
CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary, Part-Time
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 12-5pm
LOCATION: London, SE1 1HR
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: London Living Wage
All Kickstarter positions are open to anyone aged 16-24 who is currently claiming Universal Credit.
This person will provide vital administrative support to members of the Academic programmes team.
There will be a level of interaction with students, tutors and other staff members and this person may be required to work across all facets of the Academic team, including admissions, assessments and programme administration. This role will also be focused on academic tasking, including but not limited to data reconciliation from the previously used CRM (Daylite) to the current CRM (Zoho), preparation and checking of class registers, taking minutes, compiling feedback and formatting reports for student delivery, assisting with the day-to-day running and management of the Academy library, proofreading, some research, assisting with the Graduate Show and assessments, as well as assisting on all other Academy related events.
The deadline for applications has been extended to Thursday 24 February 2022.
If you would like to apply for this role please speak to your Work Coach at your local Job Centre as soon as possible and quote the postcode: SE1 1HR, company name: Art Academy London and the relevant job title – they should then be able to refer you for the role.
The Academy can only accept applications after you have been referred by your Work Coach, and will require written confirmation of your referral ID upon application.
STUDIO TECHNICIAN [KICKSTARTER]
CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary, Part-Time
HOURS: Monday 8-5pm, Tuesday 8-5pm, Thursday 8-4:30pm
LOCATION: London, SE1 1HR
All Kickstarter positions are open to anyone aged 16-24 who is currently claiming Universal Credit.
This person will work as part of the Academy’s operations team to ensure the smooth running of its daytime courses. They will help ensure the Academy’s spaces are well-maintained and fit for purpose, as well as preparing course material, equipment and liaising with students, tutors and models. Helping to maintain Health & Safety practices will be key. Ideally, this person will be able to assist with basic maintenance tasks. There will be an opportunity to develop knowledge and experience of a wide range of art materials, mediums and techniques, and if a pre-existing arts qualification is held there may be an opportunity to gain teaching assistant experience. Some evening and weekend work may, on occasion, be required.
The deadline for applications has been extended to Thursday 24 Feburary 2022.
If you would like to apply for this role please speak to your Work Coach at your local Job Centre as soon as possible and quote the postcode: SE1 1HR, company name: Art Academy London and the relevant job title – they should then be able to refer you for the role.
The Academy can only accept applications after you have been referred by your Work Coach and will require written confirmation of your referral ID upon application.
MARKETING AND FUNDRAISING INTERN [KICKSTARTER]
CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary, Part-Time
HOURS: Monday 9-4pm, Tuesday 9-3pm, Wednesday 9-4pm, Thursday 9-2pm
LOCATION: London, SE1 1HR
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: London Living Wage
All Kickstarter positions are open to anyone aged 16-24 who is currently claiming Universal Credit.
This person will work as part of a busy marketing and fundraising team to provide information to new and prospective students, drive audience engagement, sell course places and engage potential patrons, donors and funders with the Academy. They will work directly with the Marketing team in organising marketing materials, both physical and digital. This person will help to collate images for storytelling purposes across social media platforms, and also to create ads that target new students for our courses.
Working closely with the Director of Development, this person will also help and assist in developing, managing and maintaining a programme of fundraising activities and initiatives. This person will be responsible for the administration of said activities, ensuring the campaigns meet their objectives and are marketed to the correct audiences. There will also be the opportunity to engage with a wide variety of external stakeholders such as suppliers, industry contacts, other educational establishments and art institutions.
The deadline for applications has been extended to Thursday 24 February 2022.
If you would like to apply for this role please speak to your Work Coach at your local Job Centre as soon as possible and quote the postcode: SE1 1HR, company name: Art Academy London and the relevant job title – they should then be able to refer you for the role.
The Academy can only accept applications after you have been referred by your Work Coach and will require written confirmation of your referral ID upon application.
Art History/Theory Tutor
REPORTING TO:Directorof Programmes
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Teaching Art History/Theory to academic students at AAL
The Art History/Theory tutor will deliver art history and theory modules to students on one or more of the Academy’s academic programmes. They will work with the Programme Leaders for each of the respective Academic programmes and under the direction of the Art Theory & History Department Leader, in designing and developing the art history/theory curriculums and modes of delivery.
Initially, the position would be to cover the maternity leave of one of our current tutors. The role would run from 21 February through to the end of 2022. However, from September 2022, we are introducing a new BA (Hons) in Contemporary Portraiture, and from September 2023, a new BA (Hons) Distance Learning in Fine Art and potentially an MA in Fine Art, so the position is very likely to continue beyond the end of 2022, with potential teaching up to Level 7.
We currently offer a BA (Hons) in Fine Art and a Foundation Degree in Contemporary Portraiture, as well as a Foundation year. The post-holder will work with our undergraduate students. The post will involve teaching up to Level 6 (shared with the Department Leader) as well as acting as a second assessor, participating in module assessment boards.
The post holder will hold a higher degree in a related field and have some teaching and assessment experience in FE or HE. The post is part-time, likely to involve 90 hrs per academic year (approximately) and is offered on a self-employed, contractual basis.
Art Academy London actively seeks and encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please apply by sending a CV and a personal statement telling us why you are a suitable candidate for the role to darren@artacademy.org.uk by 28 January 2022.