THRIVE Trainee Artist (freelance)

Job Summary

Rosetta Arts is seeking a freelance Trainee Artist for THRIVE, an arts-led History programme in Newham primary schools. Working alongside an experienced Lead Artist, you’ll develop and deliver inclusive workshops exploring the Windrush generation, with mentoring and training provided.

Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Lead Artist and school teachers to build on and edit previous lesson plans for the History curriculum and creative careers programme
- Support the Lead Artist to prepare for delivering workshops
- Support the delivery of engaging, accessible visual arts sessions in schools tailored to the needs of Year 5 pupils with SEND and EAL, with the option of leading elements of the workshops in liaison with the Lead Artist
- Work collaboratively with Rosetta Arts staff and school and heritage partners to ensure an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment
- Support with school visits to local cultural organisations
- Support with the sharing of the children's work at school/in the community
- Support evaluation by collecting feedback, contributing to reflective practice, and participating in team learning
- Feature in Rosetta Arts social media content

Job Requirements

The person specification is a picture of the skills, knowledge and experience required to carry out the job. Please use the full list in the job description to inform your application.

This is an entry-level role for someone interested in starting a career in participatory arts education.

A passion for visual arts and working creatively with children.

A passion, interest or knowledge of Windrush generation histories.

A keen interest in learning about participatory arts education practice.

An emerging or early-career visual arts practice.

Confident communication and collaboration skills, with enthusiasm for working alongside other artists and arts professionals.

Excellent time-management and organisational skills.

Based in East London, with Newham-based applicants particularly welcomed.

A commitment to Rosetta Arts' Equal Opportunities policy, with practical awareness of how to implement it and an understanding of the needs of a multicultural, inner-city community.

Job Responsibilities

The Trainee Artist will support the Lead Artist and school teachers in developing existing History lesson plans and creative careers resources. They will assist with workshop preparation and delivery, helping to facilitate engaging, accessible visual arts sessions for Year 5 pupils, including those with SEND and EAL. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with Rosetta Arts staff and project partners to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment, supporting visits to local cultural organisations and opportunities to share pupils' work in schools and the community. The Trainee Artist will also contribute to project evaluation by collecting feedback, taking part in reflective practice and team learning, and featuring in Rosetta Arts social media content.

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Job Overview

Job Title: THRIVE Trainee Artist (freelance)
Salary: Under £10K
Hours: Full time
Artform: Visual arts
Role: Teaching
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Thu, 26 Nov 2026
Location:

London

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Job: THRIVE Trainee Artist (freelance)

Organisation: Rosetta Arts

Postcode: E15 3AE

How to Apply

To apply for this job, please read the job description and send in:

a CV
cover letter (up to 1 page) outlining your interest and how your experience matches the person spec
a portfolio of your work - this could be a social media account, video, images or any other format you feel highlights your practice and skills. This could include school, college or university coursework. Videos must be no longer than 4 minutes and images must not exceed 4 pages.
OR
send in a video explaining your experience and suitability (no longer than 5 minutes) via wetransfer to [email protected] by 26th November 2026 at 10am.

Please put "APPLICATION THRIVE Trainee Artist" in the subject line of your email.

Contact email: [email protected]

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About Rosetta Arts

Proud to be in a dynamic and diverse part of the world, we deliver exciting, innovative and creative courses, workshops and experiences for people in east London, reaching those who otherwise have little access to the rich and transformative benefits of the arts and education.

Working in a spirit of collaboration and connectivity, we engage local communities and venues, discovering and supporting artists at different stages of their artistic development

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