Expression Of Interest Form
Dot Kids Art Leader - Whitstable

We are inviting expressions of interest for a Freelance Dot Kids Art Leader to deliver our multi-award-winning After School Art Club program in primary schools across Whitstable, Kent.

At Dot Kids we are dedicated to increasing wellbeing, self-expression and confidence through the transformative power of art.

To be considered for this role, forms must be submitted by midnight Friday 3rd January 2026.

About the role

This is freelance work delivering our After School Art Club program for primary school–aged children.

The role usually runs for 32 weeks of the academic year and includes four
sessions per week, as follows:

Monday – one-hour session
Tuesday – one-hour session
Wednesday – 45-minute session
Thursday – one-hour session

During these sessions, you will facilitate children’s creativity, self-expression, and confidence through art, using our structured Dot Kids session plans as guidance.

Session details

Sessions take place on school sites in Whitstable, Kent
Payment is:
- £35 per one-hour session
- £26.25 per 45-minute session
You will be responsible for safely dismissing pupils to their
parents/carers at the end of each session
Across one academic year, this equates to a total of £4,200
Dot Kids session plans will be provided
Training in the Dot Kids Method will be provided
There will be opportunities for additional creative projects in 2026

Who we are looking for

You will be someone who:

Is confident and comfortable working with primary school–aged children
Can inspire creativity, self-expression, and confidence in children
Aligns with the Dot Kids ethos of nurturing confidence, individuality, and
wellbeing through art
Holds an enhanced DBS certificate that is no older than three years
(Due to the role starting in January, applicants must already hold a valid
enhanced DBS, as there will not be time to apply for a new one.)

Start date & onboarding

Training for this role starts on Tuesday 6th January 2026
There will be four training/shadowing sessions
And a 30-minute safeguarding training session, that will take place in
Whitstable on the morning of Tuesday 6th January

How to apply

Please complete the Expression of Interest form below to apply.

To be considered for this role, forms must be submitted by midnight Friday 3rd January 2026.

We will be in touch shortly.

Thank you for your interest in being part of the Dot Kids community.

First Name

Last Name

Phone *

Email *

What area (town/county) are you based in? *

Please give a brief outline of your relevant experience for the role of Dot Kids Art Leader?

Do you have previous experience working with/delivering sessions to... *

Are you eligible to work in the UK? *

yes

This is freelance work. Dot Kids lesson plans will be provided. *

I understand

Our After School Art Clubs run for 32 weeks of the year (during term-time). Each club is no more than an hour long and generally start at 3:15pm, dependent on the school. Which days are you available to work during these times? *

Do you have access to your own transport? (please note this is not essential) *

Yes

Do you have first aid training? (please note this is not essential, as we can arrange this) *

Yes

Do you have safe guarding training? (please note this is not essential, as we can arrange this) *

Yes

Do you have an Advanced DBS certificate, no older than three years? *

Yes

No, but I am happy to apply for one

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