Painting & Drawing Evening Class Tutor

LU Arts is seeking an enthusiastic, friendly and committed Painting & Drawing Tutor to lead its highly popular adult evening classes. These run in three 8-week blocks during the University spring term, summer holidays and autumn term. The classes take place every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6.30–9pm on the Loughborough University campus. It is the same course content on both evenings, with attendees choosing which day they sign up to attend. 

Classes are open to students, staff and members of the public and attract a wide range of abilities, from complete beginners to more experienced artists. Groups typically include a mix of returning and new learners, so the ability to teach mixed-ability groups and adapt sessions responsively is essential. 

Find out more about the classes

About the Role 

The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging, practical sessions introducing core principles of drawing and painting, alongside opportunities to explore printmaking and mixed media. While no fixed syllabus is required, tutors are expected to provide a balanced programme each term, typically including at least some of the following: 

• Observational drawing from still life 

• Drawing using pencil, charcoal, ink and pastel 

• Painting in watercolour and/or gouache 

• Acrylic and/or oil painting (including safe studio practice) 

• Printmaking (e.g. lino printing or monoprinting) 

• Mixed media and collage approaches 

• Reference to artists or contextual material 

Tutors are encouraged to shape their own programme, allowing flexibility for learner interests and multi-week projects where appropriate. 

Requirements of the role

The successful applicant will: 

• be a practising artist with strong skills in drawing and painting; 

• have teaching experience, ideally in an adult or community education context; 

• be confident teaching learners with a wide range of experience levels;

• be organised, approachable and supportive in their teaching style; and 

• ordinarily be available every Tuesday and Thursday evening during University term time. 

Experience with printmaking and mixed-media processes is desirable but not essential. 

Facilities 

Teaching takes place in-person in University teaching spaces. Core equipment and materials are provided for the teacher and course attendees and stored close to the teaching room.

Pay 

This role is hourly paid at Grade 7 (currently £34.41, inclusive of holiday pay). Please note that travel expenses cannot be covered. 

You will be eligible to join the USS pension scheme.   

How to Apply 

Please complete the short online application form. In addition to completing the application form, you must separately email your CV to LUArts@lboro.ac.uk with 'Painting and Drawing Evening Class Tutor application' in the subject line of your email. Only applicants who have completed the form and submitted their CV will be considered.

Deadline for entries: Friday 30 January 2026, 9am

Interviews will be held during w/c 9 February 2026. 

Any informal enquiries about the role should be emailed to LUArts@lboro.ac.uk