Job Description
Summary:
Join a school as an Architecture Teacher - Summer School and inspire young minds in London.
About the School:
A school is dedicated to providing high-quality education with small class sizes and a strong focus on individual student development. It offers a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering academic excellence and personal growth.
The Opportunity:
As an Architecture Teacher - Summer School, you will play a pivotal role in launching a new course and shaping the future of young architects. You will deliver engaging lessons and hands-on workshops, helping students explore design principles, model-making, and portfolio development in a collaborative and creative setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver interactive and well-structured lessons in architectural design principles, model-making, and portfolio development.
- Design and lead innovative workshops that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and visual communication.
- Guide students through practical project work, supporting them in developing ideas from concept to final presentation.
- Provide students with insights into architecture pathways, including university options and portfolio expectations.
- Offer personalised feedback to students throughout the course and write end-of-programme reports.
- Ensure punctuality, lesson preparedness, and smooth delivery of each session.
- Maintain excellent behaviour management and safeguard the well-being of all students.
- Build positive, supportive relationships with students to foster a friendly and inclusive learning environment.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Degree-level education in Architecture or a related field.
- Experience teaching architecture, design fundamentals, or portfolio development at A-level, foundation, or undergraduate level.
- Confidence in teaching practical skills such as sketching, model-making, and portfolio presentation.
- Experience working with teenagers and/or international students.
- Ability to create engaging and interactive lessons.
- Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Enthusiastic, friendly, and genuinely passionate about architecture and education.
Preferred
- Previous experience in a summer school, holiday programme, or enrichment context.
- Experience advising students on UK architecture pathways, including university admissions and portfolio expectations.
- A teaching qualification such as PGCE or equivalent.
- Industry or studio experience in architecture, design, or related creative sectors.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of £48, with opportunity to teach up to 40 hours.
- Daily lunch provided at the school restaurant.
- Accommodation available for the right candidate.