Artist in Residence

Benenden School; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Benenden School is seeking an inspiring Artist in Residence to support the Art and Creative Technologies department. This role offers the chance to develop your practice and engage with enthusiastic students through tutorials and workshops. The position requires a degree in Art and Design and experience in exhibiting artwork. The role includes responsibilities in community engagement and curatorship, making it ideal for someone looking to gain diverse experience in the arts.

Benefits

Single accommodation provided

Meals provided whilst on duty

Qualifications

• Experience of exhibiting artwork required.
• Ability to work with young people and community.

Responsibilities

• Support the Art and Creative Technologies department.
• Deliver workshops and curate exhibitions.
• Develop own practice and share with students.

Skills

Art

Creativity

Education

Degree in Art and Design

Job description

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This range is provided by Benenden School. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Salary based on FTE £24,673.57 per annum with actual salary £23,802.36

Hours: Up to 50 hours per week (to include evenings and some weekends), term time plus 12 days

Contract: Permanent

Required: September 2025

Benenden School is seeking an inspiring, enthusiastic and skilled Artist in Residence to support the work of the Art and Creative Technologies department.

The position of Artist in Residence is an exciting and varied role. You will have the chance to work within our extensive and well provisioned studios, developing your own practice and sharing it with our enthusiastic students through tutorials, lessons and lectures.

Our commitment to involvement within the wider community provides a platform for participation in projects, making links with local schools and organisations about joint activities and events. You will also be able to develop your own creative skills by delivering workshops and curating exhibitions.

Many of our students go on to study Art and Architecture as well as other Creative Futures worldwide and this allows scope for ambitious and advanced work. Across all ages our students are motivated and keen to learn.

This exciting role will suit someone wishing to gain experience of curatorship, working with young people, community work and event organisation. You will need a good degree in Art and Design (or a related field), and experience of exhibiting artwork.

Single accommodation will be provided. Flexibility is required, exact hours to be agreed with your line manager. Meals are provided whilst on duty.

About Benenden

Through our ethos of A Complete Education, at Benenden we are profoundly committed to education in its broadest sense. Our unique educational approach enables every student to thrive within this close and nurturing community.

We want to attract, retain, and develop talent at all levels, so that we are a great school, but also so that our students feel and understand the power and depth of a diverse community. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone.

For a full job description and to apply, please complete an application form on our website by clicking the apply button.

If you would like to discuss this role before starting an application, please do contact Ms Sarah Vanderpump (Head of Art and Creative Technologies) at [e-mail]

Completed applications should be received by Thursday 29 May 2025.

Interviews are likely to be held during the week beginning 2 June 2025.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees. Whilst Benenden isn’t accredited to the Living Wage Foundation, we do look to the Living Wage for guidance and our starting pay is currently in line with this.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative and Education

• Industries

  Education and Primary and Secondary Education

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