Apprentice Potter at The Leach Pottery, St Ives, Cornwall
Posted on May 17, 2023
Applications are due June 15, 2023
The Apprentice Potter is a full-time trainee position in the Leach Pottery studio aimed at a beginner or entry-level candidate with a genuine interest in a future career in production pottery. Initially the contract will be for 24 months (subject to successful completion of a 3 month probationary period) but with the possibility of a further year and to extend the employment at the end of the contract, working towards becoming a full member of the production team.
Responsibilities:
• Assisting the Lead Potter and team with pottery production including:
• Clay preparation
• Monitoring stock of clays and materials
• Monitoring and mixing slips and glazes as necessary
• Managing storage of dry and biscuit ware and maintaining the flow of work through the studio
• Preparing slip and glaze tests
• Assisting with tableware production, slipping, cleaning and finishing work
• Helping to pack biscuit kilns
• Helping to maintain, pack and fire reduction kilns
• Helping to clean and sort fired work
• Monitoring and managing stock of finished work
• Assisting with packing and shipping to fulfil orders
• Take part in training appropriate to the post as required
• Assisting with the education programme as required
• You may be asked to give assistance in other areas around the site, including the shop, exhibitions and museum.
• Plus any other duty as required by the line manager commensurate/appropriate with the post.
In work training will be provided in pottery production, along with Health and Safety training and other instruction appropriate to the post.
This opportunity is aimed at a new or beginner potter. Preference will be given to candidates from within Cornwall.
To apply for the apprenticeship:
Please send us a cover letter including an expression of interest in the role, outlining your suitability based on the Job Description and Person Specification. This can be written (no more than four sides of A4), recorded or filmed (no more than five minutes). Also include:
• Your current CV
• A completed: Application Form
• A completed: Equal Opportunities form
Please submit your application to Margaret at office@leachpottery.com
Job Title: Apprentice Potter (Fulltime) 37.5 hours p.w.
Term of contract: Initial 24 month contract (with possible extension)
Place of work: The Leach Pottery, Higher Stennack, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2HE
Reporting To: Lead Potter
Salary: Minimum Wage
