Artist in Residence

Contract length: Fixed term, one academic year from September 2026 – July 2027 Working weeks: Term time only, 33 weeks per year. Salary: Please contact the recruitment team for salary information The role: The Artist in Residence is a teacher, workshop leader and mentor for boys of all abilities at Harrow. You will teach a reduced timetable of around 8 periods per week, as well as leading specialist workshops, contributing to arts clubs and providing one-to-one support for pupils needing specialist guidance. It is a varied role that enthuses pupils to develop their skills and a passion for art, supervises exhibitions, and supports the School’s charitable outreach. For more information please review the job description attached as a separate document to this advertisement. The skills: This role will suit a committed practising artist, ideally educated to degree level and actively exhibiting work nationally/internationally. You will be confident in your critical and contextual understanding and be willing to explore new media making full use of the department’s resources. Your approachable, friendly and encouraging persona will be of benefit as you share your expertise and collaborate with the perspectives of others. Experience of working with and motivating young people to explore their artistic potential is desirable. The benefits include: Rent-free accommodation within the School community. Health cover. Free lunch. Free parking. Automatic enrolment in the School’s pension scheme. Use of the School’s sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track. Subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs. The environment: Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 835 boys study at Harrow and live in the School’s 12 boarding houses. The Art department is a centre of excellence at Harrow. All boys study the subject in their first year and some 50-60