Community Focus Inclusive Arts is a disabled-led creative organisation based in Friary Park, Barnet. For almost fifty years, we have championed creativity as a tool for confidence, connection and wellbeing, supporting disabled and neurodivergent people to build skills, agency and community. We are recruiting a freelance Fine Arts (Advanced) Tutor to join our In-House Programme, taking over one of our most popular and long-running classes. This is a small-group session for up to eight adult participants who are ready to develop their practice beyond the basics, and who deserve a tutor who takes their work seriously. You will bring genuine expertise in fine art alongside the skill to adapt your teaching to the pace and needs of each learner. Sessions are designed to be ambitious and responsive, offering students the space to grow as artists while receiving focused, meaningful support. Our participants may have been making art for years, including with Community Focus, and this role calls for someone who can hold both rigour and flexibility at once. You will work closely with our Public Programmes Manager and play a key role in shaping the welcoming, creative environment that makes Community Focus what it is. The role is freelance and sessional, running term-time across three 11-week terms a year, with the possibility of additional summer sessions by mutual agreement. Sessions run on Wednesdays, 2pm to 4pm, at Friary House, Friary Park, London N20.Rate: £90 per session (covering 2 hours delivery and 1 hour preparation). Start date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026.Our vision is simple: everyone is an artist. If you share that belief and want to bring your skills to a community that will genuinely value them, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced fine arts practitioner with a strong portfolio across one or more disciplines, and experience teaching at an advanced or post-beginner level. Experience working with disabled or neurodivergent adults is essential, as is a creative, flexible and person-centred approach to teaching. You will need strong interpersonal skills, the ability to give constructive and meaningful feedback, and a genuine commitment to inclusive practice. An up-to-date enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) is required. Desirable: a qualification in fine art, education or community arts; experience supporting participants to develop a sustained body of work; experience co-designing projects with participants; and knowledge of the Social Model of Disability. Design and deliver engaging, inclusive fine art sessions for up to eight disabled adults working at an advanced level. Plan sessions that challenge and inspire, supporting creative development and personal progression. Create a focused, accessible environment where every student feels valued and able to do their best work. Collaborate with Project Managers on term schedules, lesson plans and materials. Provide detailed feedback and progression notes for each student. Contribute to session documentation (photographs, notes, quotes) for evaluation and social media in line with consent guidelines. Carry out risk assessments and follow all safeguarding and health and safety procedures. Communicate promptly with Project Managers regarding attendance, safeguarding or other concerns. We would love to hear from you! Please apply via the Community Focus Job Application Form (link in the listing). You will be asked to submit your CV (or a short summary of your experience) and a short personal statement, which can be written, audio or video, telling us why you would like to work with Community Focus and what you would bring to the role. If you have any access needs or would like support with the application process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to help. For an informal chat before applying, contact Andrea Rai, Public Programmes Manager, at [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in early April. All applicants will hear back by Friday 10th April 2026.Job Summary
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Deadline: 9am, Monday 6th April 2026.