Pottery Evening Class Tutor

LU Arts at Loughborough University is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and creative Pottery Tutor to lead its popular adult evening ceramics programme. 

Our evening pottery classes run in three 8-week blocks during the University autumn and spring terms and summer holidays. Classes take place every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6.30–9.00pm in the University's dedicated Ceramics Studio on the Loughborough campus. The same course content is delivered on both evenings, with participants choosing which day they attend. 

The classes are open to students, staff and members of the public and attract a wide range of abilities, from complete beginners to more experienced ceramicists. Groups are limited to 12 participants, creating a welcoming and supportive environment where learners can develop their skills and confidence. 

Find out more about the classes

About the Role 

The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging, practical pottery classes that provide an enjoyable and rewarding learning experience. We are looking for a tutor who can design a well-paced programme that introduces participants to a range of ceramic techniques while supporting them to develop their own creative ideas and complete individual projects over the duration of each course. The successful candidate will be confident teaching mixed-ability groups and adapting sessions to meet the needs and interests of participants. 

Tutors are encouraged to shape the programme around their own skills, experience and creative practice, and to create an inclusive, inspiring and supportive studio environment that encourages participants to return and continue developing their skills. 

The University Ceramics Studio is equipped with pottery wheels, an electric kiln and dedicated tutor storage space. Due to the specification of the kiln, earthenware clay is used for all evening classes. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe day-to-day management of the studio during teaching sessions, including loading, firing and unloading the kiln, and organising the storage of participants' work between classes.

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). In addition to teaching time, 30 minutes per class is paid for set-up and take-down, with additional paid hours agreed in advance to cover kiln loading, firing, unloading and associated preparation work. 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 LU.Arts@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk with 'Pottery 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: Wednesday 19 August 2026, 12pm

Interviews will be held on Monday 24 or Wednesday 26 August 2026.

Any informal enquiries about the role should be emailed to LU.Arts@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk