Resident Artist

Do you have a passion for visual arts?

We are looking for someone, who has particular skills in sculpture, ceramics, architecture, design or photography if you believe you have the ability to maximise our children’s creative experiences while using a wide range of media that encourages ideas, questions and self-expression then this is the perfect role for you

A Resident Artist is an Early Years Educator/Practitioner with a background in arts. They will be responsible for working with children to introduce new concepts, sparking their curiosity and creativity and establishing a new explorative way of learning and will work closely with the Leadership Team to promote the philosophies of Atelier Nursery. The Resident Artist will take a lead in observing and documenting the learning processes that have been carried out by the children which are then shared to parent via an online learning journal.

The role entails:

- Working with children on creative experiences using a wide variety of media to encourage ideas, exploration and questions.
- Helping children express themselves in as many ways possible.
- Teaching new skills to staff and children.
- Being a “key person” for a group of children, ensuring that their care and development needs are being met.
- Producing display documentation, booklets and films on projects and learning experiences that happen in the nursery.
- Creating an aesthetic environment in the Studio and influencing the whole environment in the nursery
- Collecting images, books, interesting objects, intelligent materials for the nursery and sharing how to use them.

We recognise that our staff work hard and understand the need for a work life balance and so have generous holidays, with a company-wide closure between Christmas and the New Year. All of our team are offered a competitive salary, as well as a fantastic benefits package:

- Five weeks annual leave days (plus bank holidays);
- Four day week - imagine that extra day off - Company Pension scheme and regular incentives;
- Health & Wellbeing support programme;
- Opportunities to support your personal development;
- Extensive career development and training opportunities;
- No uniform;
- Hot lunches;
- Fully paid company events;
There’s more
- Bonus of £1000 and an additional weeks annual leave for five years’ service;
- Staff discount on childcare.
- Amazing wellbeing programmes.

What’s next?

Applicants must have a level two (or higher) qualification in childcare, a genuine interest in working with and helping the development and education of young children. Experience is preferred, but we will consider applicants new to the sector. Atelier Nursery is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children; an enhanced DBS check and references will be required for the role. Call our Office Manager Andreea on 01225447992 for an informal chat and the chance to visit before applying.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Part-time hours: 37 per week Salary: £22,000.00 per year

Atelier Nursery is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children; an enhanced DBS check and references will be required for the role.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £22,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chippenham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Resident Artist
Expected start date: 15/05/2023