Artist in Residence

The Marist School; Sunninghill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent Catholic day school in Sunninghill is seeking an enthusiastic Artist in Residence to support the Art curriculum. You will assist in lessons, maintain equipment, and run specialized Art Clubs. The role requires eligibility to work in the UK and a commitment to child welfare. Significant employee benefits include on-site parking, free meals, and fitness facilities.

Benefits

On-site parking

Free meals

Fitness facilities

School fee remission

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening.

Responsibilities

• Support Art staff in delivering the Art curriculum.
• Run lunchtime and after school Art Clubs.
• Curate and install displays of student work.

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Artist in Residence to support our specialised Art staff in delivering a broad, dynamic, and ambitious Art curriculum. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting lessons, maintaining materials and equipment, and will run two specialised clubs.

Provide day to day technical support within the Art Department, including preparation of materials, setting up equipment, and ensuring workspaces are safe and well-organised. Support the safe use and maintenance of specialist equipment, including the kiln and other workshop tools. Assist staff with the creation of teaching resources and provide technical input where appropriate during lessons. Curate and install displays of student work across the school, reflecting the creativity and diversity of pupils' artistic achievements.

Responsibilities

• Run a lunchtime Scholars Art Club, aimed at extending and enriching the experience of the school's most talented and dedicated young artists.
• Lead a weekly after school or additional lunch time Art Club, open to all students, promoting creativity, enjoyment, and experimentation beyond the classroom.

Benefits

The Marist School offers significant benefits to its employees, including allocated on-site parking, free meals, fitness facilities and school fee remission.

Requirements

• Right to work: It will not be possible for the School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
• The Marist School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All posts at The Marist are subject to satisfactory statutory employment checks and referencing.

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Set in beautiful woodlands in the village of Sunninghill, near Ascot, The Marist School is a leading independent Catholic day school for girls aged 2 ½ to 18.