We are seeking an Artist-in-Residence to join our school and college community for the next academic year.
Each year, we welcome a new creative practitioner with a different specialism to work alongside and inspire our students. You will be our 10th Artist-in-Residence, joining a strong legacy.
We welcome artists working in any medium, provided you bring a flexible, inclusive approach that can be adapted to meet the diverse needs and abilities of our students. Above all, we are looking for someone who can connect with and inspire neurodivergent young people.
This residency offers a unique opportunity to develop your artistic practice within a specialist SEN environment. You will have the time and space to experiment, collaborate and grow your work, while making a meaningful impact on students' wellbeing and creative development.
the role includes:
Working from an on-site studio, visible to students and staff, showcasing your practice and promoting the arts as both a career pathway and a fulfilling pursuit.
Delivering 12 hours per week of student facing sessions
Delivering a final exhibition in Summer 2027, alongside contributing a legacy artwork to the school.
Your application should clearly outline your current and past artistic practice, as well as your proposed projects and goals for the residency.
St Joseph's Specialist Trust is a unique organisation comprising a special school, college, children's home and adult supported living provision. Our main site in Cranleigh, Surrey serves students aged 5-19 with severe social communication difficulties and complex learning disabilities.
Through your creativity, compassion and guidance, you will support students to express themselves and develop their artistic potential in ways that reflect their individual needs.
All staff are expected to demonstrate emotional, physical and mental resilience.
The residency is offered on a full-time basis, though part-time working (3-4 days) will be considered.