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freelance part-time Jewellery TEACHER - London SE1

We are growing our team of jewellers who teach the workshop experiences. 

About the Job

At The Ringsmiths we run a variety of jewellery making workshops showcasing different jewellery making techniques and we pride ourselves on making sure that our workshops are informative, educational and fun. We are looking for a Part Time Jewellery Teacher who can run our jewellery making workshops - working 3 days per week between Thursday and Sunday (including 2 full weekends per month).

Whether it’s hammered bands, wax carving or casting you need to know your subject matter inside out. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher, just passionate about jewellery making, teaching others and providing a safe, supportive, fun environment to learn in.

Our workshops run twice a day between 10am and 6pm. Weekends are a must as they are our busiest times. You will be expected to deliver the workshops to our specific standards in order to maintain consistency across all the experiences we offer. As well as teaching, you will be responsible for tidying and replenishing each workstation before and after each session, maintaining good levels of materials, refreshments, tools and equipment.

Some of the skills we’re looking for in our teacher:

• Extensive knowledge of jewellery techniques and practice

• Confident at presenting to groups

• Good communication and listening skills

• Adaptability

• Empathy and patience

• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills

• Positive can-do attitude

• Health & Safety conscious

• Calm under pressure

• Detail oriented

• Competent in troubleshooting and dealing with people

What We Offer:

• Freelance Part Time position - 3 days per week between Thursday and Sunday (this includes working 2 full weekends per month)

• Salary dependant on experience

• A friendly and inclusive working environment

• SE1 London location

• We will consider the applicant towards a future permanent role after they have worked with us successfully for 1 year

To Apply

If you have all the attributes required please email us your CV and a covering letter to hello@theringsmiths.com. Applicants successful in securing an interview will be required to carry out a practical skills assessment.