Artist in Residence

University of the Arts London; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative institution is seeking a creative Artist in Residence for a one-year assignment. This role offers the unique opportunity to engage with students through art education, deliver workshops, and contribute to community projects. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, including etching presses and ceramics kilns, the artist will play a vital role in enhancing the curriculum and co-curricular art programs. This flexible position allows for personal artistic development while making a significant impact on the students and the community. If you're passionate about art and education, this is the perfect opportunity to inspire the next generation.

Benefits

Access to Studio Space

Use of Art Equipment

Opportunity to Exhibit Work

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering art workshops and supporting art classes.
• Ability to engage with students and community through artistic projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver workshops for art students and scholars.
• Support exam classes and conduct gallery programs during exhibitions.

Skills

Artistic Skills

Workshop Design

Curriculum Development

Community Engagement

Education

Degree in Fine Arts

Experience in Teaching Art

Tools

Etching Press

Ceramics Kilns

Darkroom Equipment

Job description

Salary: In the region of £115 per day excluding VAT.

Hours: In the region of £115 per day excluding VAT.

The position of Artist in Residence is a one-year assignment for a working artist in any medium. The successful applicant will have access to studio space and facilities within the Art Department, including an etching press, ceramics kilns, darkroom, and other equipment.

The post holder is expected to contribute to curriculum and co-curricular Art, as well as community work within our purpose-built gallery.

The Artist will be engaged on a self-employed basis for an average of 3 days per week. The position is flexible and may evolve during the residency. Opportunities may also include exhibiting work within the Gerald Moore Gallery.

Eltham College is a successful independent day school in south-east London, educating students aged 7 to 18 across Junior and Senior Schools. The college has over 800 students in the Senior School and around 260 in the Junior School, with a reputation for academic, pastoral, and co-curricular excellence.

Please submit a PDF portfolio with 5-10 images of artworks or a link to a webpage with videos of durational works, along with your website and/or Instagram account if applicable. If unable to submit via TES, send your portfolio to [e-mail]. Applications are considered complete only when both application and portfolio are submitted.

Interviews will take place on Friday, 06 June 2025. Suitable candidates may be interviewed earlier, and the position may be withdrawn if an early appointment is made.

Eltham College values diversity and encourages applications from all community parts, assessing candidates based on relevant skills, qualifications, abilities, and experience. The college is committed to safeguarding children, conducting enhanced child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Skills and Experience Required

Expectations during residency include:

1. Undertaking a project during curriculum Art lessons with each of the three Art teachers;
2. Supporting exam classes, including tutorials and presence in GCSE and A-level lessons;
3. Designing and delivering three workshops for Art scholars;
4. Designing, delivering, and participating in half-termly workshops with EC students (content, audience, and timing to be confirmed);
5. Delivering a weekly afterschool art class at the Gerald Moore Gallery;
6. Talking to small groups or individual pupils about their practice and artwork;
7. Mounting a show of work at the end of the residency and engaging with pupils during lesson times by arrangement;
8. Conducting a gallery program during the exhibition, including tours and activities with students of all year groups;
9. Donating a piece of work to the school.