Pottery Tutor

Pottery Tutor– Temporary – 3-6 hours pw (evenings) – Ware - £31.01 per hour

Herts Resourcing Group is pleased to be recruiting on behalf of HRC for a passionate and creative Pottery Tutor to join the Creative Arts & Industries department at the Ware Campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery and growth of outstanding adult education within a thriving Further Education environment. The successful candidate will deliver engaging evening pottery classes for adult learners, helping them develop practical ceramic skills, creative confidence, and personal expression within a supportive and inclusive setting.

About the Role

Based at the Ware Campus, you will work closely with the Curriculum Area Manager for Art & Design and the Department Admin/Adult Courses & FCR Coordinator to deliver high-quality adult evening provision.

You will teach pottery sessions on either Tuesday or Thursday evenings between 6:00pm – 9:00pm.

The course will commence in September 2027 and will run in 5-week blocks, repeating each half term throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

The role will involve guiding learners through the full ceramic process, from making and glazing through to kiln firing, while promoting safe and effective studio practice.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and well-structured pottery sessions for adult evening learners

Teach a range of ceramic techniques including hand building, glazing, surface decoration, and wheel throwing where applicable

Support learners of mixed abilities, encouraging creativity, confidence, and individual progression

Safely manage and operate the on-site kiln, including loading, firing schedules, and post-firing processes

Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment in line with health and safety requirements

Prepare and maintain materials, tools, equipment, and specialist resources

Order, manage, and issue specialist equipment and materials in line with departmental budgets and sustainable practices

Monitor learner attendance, engagement, and progress, completing required documentation where necessary

Provide demonstrations, practical guidance, and constructive feedback to support learner development

Participate in CPD activities including Safeguarding, Prevent, GDPR, and ongoing creative practice development

Person Specification

Essential

Level 3 qualification in Art & Design or a related specialism

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Practical experience in ceramics and pottery, including hand building and glazing techniques

Knowledge of the full ceramic process including preparation, glazing, and kiln firing

Experience working safely within a workshop or studio environment

Ability to deliver engaging sessions to mixed-ability adult learners

Strong communication and practical demonstration skills

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive teaching practices

Availability to teach evening classes on either Tuesday or Thursday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Desirable

Higher qualification in Art & Design or related subject

Teaching qualification

Health & Safety qualification

Experience within Further Education or adult education

Experience of wheel throwing and advanced surface decoration techniques

Experience independently managing kiln firings

Familiarity with FE learner progress monitoring and record keeping

About You

You will be approachable, organised, and enthusiastic about supporting adult learners in a relaxed and creative environment. You will have the ability to motivate and inspire learners while maintaining high standards of health and safety and workshop practice.

The successful candidate will have to complete the HRG Compliance Process, which is 

• In person ID and Proof of Address verification appointment at Ware/Broxbourne Campus
• Enhanced DBS application - administrated by HRG but at a cost of £65.20 (unless you already hold an enhanced DBS on the update service)
• 2 years of professional/character references taken and verified
• Several Online Training Modules sent out to you as stipulated by HRC  

*All positions are subject to a DBS clearance check*

For further information please call (phone number removed)