Pottery - Production Throwing Facilitator Sutton College

About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate

About the Role

Pottery - Experienced Production Throwing Facilitator. Are you an experienced potter with a passion for sharing your craft? We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Ceramics Facilitator to join our Adult Education team, delivering high-quality instruction in Production Throwing on the potter’s wheel.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and support adult learners as they develop advanced production throwing skills in a welcoming and professionally equipped pottery department. You will lead a hands-on, practical course focused on advancing students’ throwing techniques and helping them become confident, independent makers. Learners are typically adults with prior experience in ceramics and a strong foundation in wheel throwing.

About You

Plan and deliver engaging, learner-centered sessions in production throwing

Facilitate advanced techniques in throwing, turning, decoration, and glaze application

Support students in creating high-quality, individual ceramic pieces

Promote safe studio practice and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations

Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to support learner progress

Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, progress, and achievements

Requirements

Advanced skills in ceramics, particularly wheel throwing and finishing techniques

Teaching or workshop facilitation experience (ideally with adult learners)

Ability to plan, deliver, and assess structured learning sessions

Strong communication skills and a supportive teaching approach

Knowledge of glaze application and basic ceramic decoration techniques

Awareness of Health & Safety in a studio or workshop setting

Start Date: September 2025

Please contact us at hr@suttoncollege.ac.uk should you wish to discuss the role before submitting your Statement