Work With Us

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and creative people to join our friendly team:

Clay College, having just taken on its fourth cohort of students, offers a two-year, full time skills-based ceramics Diploma course, evening and weekend courses, and Masterclasses delivered by highly experienced and internationally renowned potters. In addition, the College runs a Gallery showcasing the work of leading studio potters and the work of current students.

Our mission is to develop highly skilled, self-sufficient and diverse makers by teaching practical studio pottery techniques. By doing so, we attempt to maintain and grow the status of studio ceramics in this country and beyond.

Part Time and Flexible Tutors

to Support Clay College Full-time Diploma

Clay College Stoke is creating a cohort of visiting potters, tutors, and demonstrators to teach and develop our students on a regular or semi-regular basis. We are looking for diverse skill-sets from a range of potters to complement the core delivery of our unique, skills-based 2-year diploma.

The curriculum is stepped to focus on core skills for the first 16 months, before students focus on a specific area for the final major project, which sees students explore firing types, surface and forms culminating in exhibitions in Stoke and London.

The delivery of the diploma is under the direction of Kevin Millward. Visiting tutors will expand the voices, techniques, and approaches our students are exposed to, and we encourage people from diverse backgrounds, professional potters and those working professionally with clay to share their skills with our students. Prior teaching experience is not required. We can tailor the frequency of teaching on a case-by-case basis to fit around busy schedules, whilst making best use of the individual specialisms to have the most impact relative to the curriculum. As an independent course we have a unique model where our students take part in all aspects of ceramic production, from firing kilns to reclaiming clay. This makes for a well rounded and rewarding working environment.

Benefits

A highly motivated, engaged and skilled student body
Flexible working patterns to suit professional makers
Excellent studio facilities including a soda kiln, two gas kilns, two large electric kilns and an electric test kiln
Working alongside other professional makers in a small, friendly and collaborative team to support the professional development of the next generation

Pay

The day rate for visiting tutors is £200-250 for 7 hours (usually 10-4.30 with a 30 minute break)

Requirements

Visiting tutors are engaged to complement and strengthen/diversify the core curriculum, with the College Manager responsible for briefing visiting tutors ahead of their visit to ensure continuity of delivery. Each potter will have different skills to offer and so the frequency and timing of involvement will be discussed in the application phase. It may be that some candidates are better placed to provide tutorial input and idea development, whilst others are more able to demonstrate sound technical skills and stretch our students that way. We encourage those working as potters to apply, as they are natural role models for our student body and can offer deep insights into their area of specialism. Early career potters are welcome to apply.

A teaching qualification or prior teaching experience is not required to apply for the role of visiting tutor.

To Apply.

If you are interested in working with us, please submit your CV and a covering letter/email, detailing your skills, areas of interest and teaching experience with links to any relevant websites or social media to:

application@claycollegestoke.co.uk

Deadline

The deadline for applications is November 27th at 6pm. First round interviews will be held on Zoom, followed by a practical session in College. Contracts will start in January 2025.

If you would like to further discuss the role, please send us an email and we can arrange a call with the College Manager.

Equal Opportunities

Clay College strives to be an equal opportunity employer and we ask that all candidates complete our Equal Opportunities Form 2024 along with their application. Candidates will be emailed the form at the time of their applicaiton.

Please note our building is part of a heritage site and has a set of stairs that may be inaccessible for people with mobility concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact us about your specific requirements.

Evening Class Tutor

2 classes a week, 6-9pm, starting January 2025

We are expanding our team and are looking for an evening course tutor to run our popular evening classes two nights a week, 6-9pm. The courses currently run on Mon and Wed, but this is open to negotiation to accommodate the schedule of the successful candidate

Reporting to the College Manager, you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of a beginners and intermediate / improvers evening class for adults. We would welcome input from the incoming evening class tutor to shape decorative / glazing options for the evening class from 2025.

You will need to have a good working knowledge of studio ceramics and skills in areas of specialism will be a bonus; a practicing potter; good interpersonal communication, foster a fun and relaxed learning environment and have the ability to contribute towards the development of the evening classes.

The Salary offered is £27 p/h, for 3 hours work. A student technician from the College will assist with clay prep, cleandown, and reclaim.