Artist in Residence

Eastbourne College is excited to support a visual arts graduate in the development of their creative practice by offering this one-year fixed term residency in a thriving independent school, which is a Platinum Artsmark centre.

They will work closely with the pupils and staff across art, photography and textiles. They will have access to our studios and equipment, including printmaking facilities, sewing machines, Mac suite and photographic darkroom, which are open throughout the week as well as most weekends. In addition, the successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to exhibit their work in the College gallery which can also be opened to the public.

In return, the residency will involve a maximum of 16 contracted hours per week in which the Artist in Residence will assist the art, photography and textiles staff in duties such as delivering workshops to pupils, curating and maintaining displays and exhibitions and providing technical support during lessons. The artist in residence is required to support pupils in their use of digital media, therefore a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications is essential.

The successful candidate will be passionate, approachable, and enthusiastic, will have an interest in arts education, a willingness to engage with and support pupils as well as the flexibility to work across the visual arts departments. We welcome applications from graduates of any visual arts discipline as long as they have the required digital media skills as per the job description.

Contract: One-year fixed-term contract to commence September 2024.

Salary: £7,065 per annum

Hours of Work: 16 hours per week with actual times by arrangement with the Line Manager, during term time only.

To apply, visit www.eastbourne-

A cover letter of application and an up-to-date CV should be uploaded with this online application form. Please include any digital images of personal practice or link to digital portfolio. Physical examples of work can be reviewed at interview.

Closing date: noon of Monday 13 May 2024

Early applications are encouraged.

Eastbourne College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.