Artist in Residence - 2025/26, Downside School

A committed, practicing Artist in Residence is selected annually to work at Downside School to be an artistic and creative presence and to inspire our pupils and staff, whilst having the opportunity to continue practicing art in our excellent facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring Artist, who is passionate both about Art and about helping young people to develop their artistic potential. You will possess the drive and determination to support a thriving Art Department, in a school which has a flourishing creative arts tradition. This is an exciting prospect for either a postgraduate or an experienced Artist.

There are two main studios in the Art department, plus a few smaller studios for specialist artwork. There is use of Adobe suite, a kiln and print studio.

It is essential that you are an effective team member, who is willing to support the Art Department in terms of technical support in timetabled lessons and in running workshops throughout the week. The main duties for this role will be to provide practical and technical support in Art, both inside and outside of lessons and activities and to assist Art staff with the display of student work within the school and online. Candidates will need to be flexible as the demands will vary throughout the school year. The timetabling for the Artist in Residence will include protected time for their own artistic endeavours which we hope will be inspirational to our pupils.