Mural/Visual Artist Maidstone, England
Job description
We require a committed, well-qualified Artist to join our creative team immediately, carrying out non-accredited training in the subject area of Visual Arts with experience of large-scale Mural production.
This post offers someone who has an innovative approach to workshop delivery and design, with excellent communication skills, a fantastic opportunity to join a highly motivated team of like-minded individuals and educators within the organisation who are committed to teaching ex-offenders and hard to reach individuals.
Ideal for a visual artist or mural artist with experience of creating and facilitating workshops, this is a rare chance to harness the wonder and excitement of the creative arts and use it to enhance learning environments behind the walls of a large foreign national Prison in the South East.
The Company
SevenThreeOne is a non-profit organisation that uses the Creative Industries to further the education and skills of serving prisoners, ex-offenders and disengaged young people. One of the ways we do this is through the provision of training centres based within Prisons and the Community.
Our Ideal Candidate
Will be an outstanding, radical and inspiring artist with the ability and commitment to work within a small team or independently. They will have knowledge and experience of designing and painting murals, sketchbook techniques, the core visual art principles; Line, shape, colour, composition, value, form, abstract, implied.
Knowledge of contemporary mural art practices and contextual references is essential, in addition to the dedication, energy and resolve needed to make a significant difference to the lives of serving young offenders.
If you feel that you have the exacting qualities we seek, we want to hear from you!
How to Apply
This role is available as a job-share or full-time. This is because we want the best people for our roles and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full-time.
To be considered, please submit your CV with supporting Cover Letter and Portfolio. Candidates with the required skills and experience will progress through the recruitment process. Incomplete applications will be declined.
You must have eligibility to work in the UK and hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate. We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: £24,254.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maidstone: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Teaching/Training: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
