Part Time Studio Manager & Teacher - Art and Pottery

About the role

Paper Rock Scissors Art Studios is a vibrant and growing business with 2 popular art studios based in Sydney's Inner West.

We are looking for a Part-time Art Studio Manager overseeing the daily running of art and pottery studios. The role combines studio operations, staff coordination, marketing, and pottery-specific management as well as teaching students, across approximately 20-24 hours per week. You will ensure spaces are clean, safe, and well-prepared for classes, manage supplies and equipment, coordinate schedules, and foster a welcoming creative environment for children and adults.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily running of the art and pottery studios

• Ensure spaces are clean, safe, and well-prepared for classes – update stock requirements as needed

• Manage studio supplies and materials — order stock, track inventory, and maintain equipment (including pottery wheels and kilns)

• Coordinate class schedules and room allocations across multiple programs

• Ensure compliance with WHS/safety standards

• Support and supervise art teachers, pottery tutors, and assistants

• Assist in onboarding and training new staff

• Assist with managing substitutions or teacher absences

• Schedule kiln firings and monitor firing logs

• Manage clay recycling and glazing processes

About you

• Must be available for afternoons (from 2:15 pm), some evenings, and occasional weekends for workshops or events

• Must have some teaching experience with children

• Ability to foster a welcoming, creative, and inclusive environment for children and adults

• Experience with studio operations, inventory management, or similar administrative coordination

• Familiarity with pottery processes and equipment is advantageous

• You will be organised, reliable and have a vibrant and confident personality