Artist in Residence

Artist in Residence

Fixed-term from September 2026 to July 2027

We are looking for an Artist in Residence to complement our thriving Art Department. This role is ideally suited to an Art graduate who may be considering a future career in education, or as a practising artist.

The successful applicant would be required to work with and mentor young artists, assist with workshops and help out when required. In exchange, you will receive studio space, a flat and full board (term-time only) together with a contribution towards materials as well as the opportunity to display your own work at a minimum of two exhibitions per year.

In addition, we offer a rewarding environment, as well as a number of notable benefits such as free school lunches, free on-site parking and use of our school’s gym and pool facilities.

Please note that this is an unpaid position, so we anticipate that you will need to find part time work elsewhere. The anticipation is that this is an opportunity for an established artist to utilise our space and enhance their career, or an emerging artist to have the opportunity to develop themselves.

King Edward’s School is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 480 pupils, around 25% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.

To apply, please complete the Application Form or for further details, visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department on HR@KESW.ORG or telephone 01428 686739.

Closing date for applications: 12pm, Monday 20th April 2026.  The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are recommended.

King Edward’s School Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders policy.  Shortlisted candidates will also be reviewed on social media/on-line platforms. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.