Bookbinding Teacher Vacancy

Position: Bookingbinding Teacher
Location: Mosta and/or Zurrieq
Employment Type: Contractual basis, with opportunities to lead one-time workshops or structured 10-week courses, meeting once weekly.
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates

 

We are seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Bookbinding Teacher to join our team. This role involves instructing students in the art and techniques of bookbinding, covering both traditional and contemporary methods. You will guide students through the process of creating books, focusing on various binding techniques, materials, and tools to produce professionally bound books.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookbinding Instruction & Material Knowledge: Teach students various bookbinding techniques. Educate students about different materials used in bookbinding, such as papers, leathers, cloths, and adhesives. Explain how to select and use these materials effectively to achieve durable and aesthetically pleasing results.
• Tool Proficiency: Instruct students on the proper use of bookbinding tools and equipment, such as bone folders, awls, presses, and cutting tools. Ensure students understand safety procedures and maintenance for these tools.
• Lesson Planning and Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver comprehensive lessons to all students, ensuring each session is engaging and tailored to the needs of the class.
• Individualised Teaching: Adapt your teaching approach to meet the diverse educational needs, abilities, and achievement levels of individual students and groups, ensuring each learner is supported and challenged appropriately.
• Student Progress and Well-being: Promote the overall progress, development, and well-being of each student, group, or class under your care, providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaboration and Development: Work closely with the Head of Education, Sales & Marketing Manager, and fellow teachers to design, develop, and refine courses of study, teaching materials, and educational programs that meet the highest standards.
• Professional Standards: Uphold and maintain high standards of professional practice, ensuring the quality of your teaching is consistently excellent.
• Classroom Management: Ensure good order and discipline within the classroom, prioritizing the health, safety, and well-being of all students during each session.
• Facilitating Reflective Learning: Foster a culture where teachers are seen as facilitators of learning, encouraging students to reflect on their progress and engage in self-directed learning.
• Use of Technology: Effectively incorporate audiovisual and technological tools, such as projectors and other digital aids, to enhance lesson delivery and engage students in the learning process.

Requirements:

• Portfolio of Work: A strong portfolio showcasing your works of art.
• Teaching Experience: Previous experience teaching is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge in book restoration and care is a plus. 
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication and resilient self-starter with a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Discounts on art supplies from Art Academy in Mosta and Zurrieq
• Discounts on other art courses provided by Art Academy

Send your CV and portfolio including a minimum of 5 artworks to info@artacademydirect.com