Artist in Residence (Ceramics)

The Ceramics Residency has been running at Giggleswick for almost 20 years and during this time the position has been taken by an enormous variety of different ceramic artists/potters. There is a strong emphasis on the quality of the applicant’s own ceramic work, particularly ceramics that show innovation and experimentation, either within functional ceramics or more sculptural orientated work. Previous teaching experience is not necessary, enthusiasm, knowledge, passion, and an ability to communicate, are the key qualities.

This is a three term appointment, commencing on 1 September 2021 and terminating on 1 July 2022.

The successful applicant will have a commitment of approximately 12 hours a week to the Art School (term time only). This will involve teaching small groups of pupils and individuals ranging from KS3 pupils through to GCSE and Sixth Form students, in timetabled lessons and an evening prep slot. This may also include Saturday morning lessons.

Residents are encouraged to develop their own projects for the pupils, enabling residents to work to their own strengths and it also introduces the students to a constant variation of approaches and skills. There will be plenty of support from the full-time teaching staff.

The role has also included some commitment to helping to run co-curricular clubs; assisting in putting up exhibitions of pupil ceramic work, loading and unloading the kiln/firing amongst other departmental tasks. We would be keen for candidates to be keen to contribute to other aspects of general school life and to participate in the general life of our vibrant Glover Art Department.

There are many reasons for applying for the one-year residency. The post can be an excellent springboard for anybody thinking about teaching as a career, or it is a good opportunity to focus on developing a body of their own work. The resident will have access to the ceramics facilities in order to develop their own work, and there will be an exhibition at the end of the year.

Please complete a Giggleswick Application Form and send along with a Cover Letter of no more than two pages.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safer recruitment checks including references.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact Rachel Atack, Human Resources Manager, reatack@giggleswick.org.uk

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.