The Headmaster and CEO of Eltham College Family of Schools seeks to appoint an Artist in Residence for a one-year assignment for a working artist in any medium. The successful applicant will have access to studio space and use of the facilities within the Art Department, including an etching press, ceramics kilns, dark-room and other equipment.
The post holder is expected to contribute to curriculum and co-curricular Art, as well as the community work that takes place within our purpose-built gallery.
The Artist will be engaged on a self-employed basis for an average of 3 days per week. However, the position is flexible and may evolve through the course of the residency. Opportunities may also be available for the successful applicant to exhibit their work within the Gerald Moore Gallery.
Eltham College is a highly successful independent day school in south-east London, educating boys and girls aged 7 to 18 across both Junior and Senior Schools. The College has grown considerably over recent years: there are now over 800 students in the Senior School and around 260 pupils in the Junior School and places are heavily oversubscribed. Since 2020, girls have been able to join Years 3 and 7, mirroring the Sixth Form which has been coeducational for over 45 years. The school places an equal emphasis on academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence and has an outstanding reputation in all three areas as well as for the friendly, unpretentious nature of daily life.
Please submit a PDF portfolio with 5 – 10 images (with your application form) of your artworks or a link to a webpage with video for durational works, along with your website and/or Instagram account where applicable.
PLEASE NOTE: Your application will not be considered complete until you submit both your application and your portfolio.
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Application closing date: 8am Friday 15 May 2026
Interviews to take place: Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May 2026
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Eltham College reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
For more information on the role, please click HERE
Applications can be made via TES
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience).
Eltham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.