Forest School - Art & Design Associate (Prep)

Summary

Forest Prep School is seeking an enthusiastic and imaginative Art & Design Associate to join its team.

Detail

Forest Prep School is seeking an enthusiastic and imaginative Art & Design Associate to join its team. This role offers a distinctive opportunity for recent master’s-level graduates in art or practising artists with a passion for working with young people to bring their creativity into a vibrant educational setting. We are looking for someone who is ready to push boundaries, challenge conventions and encourage pupils to explore art in its boldest and most expressive forms.

At Forest Prep, we value the transformative power of creativity. The successful candidate will be encouraged to bring ambitious ideas to life, fostering an environment where experimentation and freedom of expression are at the heart of the art curriculum. From abstract concepts to collaborative installations, we believe that giving pupils the confidence to take risks in their artistic endeavours is key to developing creative independence.

The Art & Design Associate will work closely with pupils and staff, delivering stimulating and thought-provoking lessons that inspire a love of art. They will help lead innovative projects culminating in the School’s annual art exhibition, celebrating both the pupils’ work and the creative journeys behind it.

The successful candidate will also support colleagues in delivering engaging art lessons and contribute to the co-curricular programme. This role celebrates innovation, imagination and the freedom to think differently: an opportunity for an artist to make a meaningful contribution to education while developing their own practice.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:

• Generous CPD budget
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
• Membership of a pension scheme

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to provide feedback to candidates who are shortlisted and invited to attend an interview.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Documents

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