THRIVE Lead Artist

Post Title: THRIVE Lead Artist

Salary: £35 per hour January - March 2027 (planning stage), £37.50 per hour from May - August 2027 (delivery stage)

Hours: Freelance, a minimum of 22 days between January 2027 - August 2027

Contract: 8 months

Start date: January 2027

Application Deadline: 26th November 2026 at 10am

Interviews: w.c. 7th December 2026

About the role

Rosetta Arts is seeking one passionate Lead Artist to join our freelance Science facilitation team for THRIVE.

THRIVE is a two-year cross-curricular arts programme that runs in primary schools. Through THRIVE, Rosetta Arts delivers arts-led Science and History curricula and a creative careers programme for year 5 pupils in Newham, in partnership with Compass Eko Trust, Contemporary Visual Arts Network London (CVAN London) and Newham Council’s Heritage Service. Having completed its first year, THRIVE is looking to build on the existing schemes of work for the final year of the project.

The Lead Artist will lead on planning and delivery, as well as contributing to cocreation sessions with project partners and leading teacher continued professional development (CPD) workshops in schools. They will work closely with the Assistant Artist, who will support and deputise for the Lead Artist as required in planning and delivery. The Lead Artist will set goals, delegate tasks and facilitate reflection sessions with the Assistant Artist, to support their professional development. 

We are looking for artists with an established visual arts practice, confident working with diverse groups of children including those with SEND and EAL, and who are committed to co-creation, empathy, and inclusive practice. Training in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Safeguarding will be provided.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Be an active part of the co-creation process, working with THRIVE partners to build on and edit previous lesson plans for the Science curriculum and creative careers programme
• Lead on lesson and resource planning, in close liaison with Rosetta Arts and Compass Eko teachers
• Deliver engaging, accessible visual arts sessions in schools and at local cultural organisations tailored to the needs of Year 5 pupils with SEND and EAL
• Work collaboratively with Rosetta Arts staff, school and heritage partners to ensure an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment Lead school visits to local cultural organisations
• Feature in filmed lesson resources for use in Compass Eko Trust schools and wider Rosetta Arts youth programming & Rosetta Arts social media content
• Lead on the presentation of sharing the children’s work at school/in the community. This could be through giving feedback on certificate design, exhibition presentation or planning celebratory events
• Support evaluation by collecting feedback, contributing to reflective practice, and participating in evaluation set by external evaluators Earthen Lamp
• Set goals on what skills the Assistant Artist would like to develop throughout the year
• Delegate specific tasks and/or elements of planning and delivery in line with the Assistant Artist's goals
• Provide supportive feedback to the Assistant Artist and facilitate reflection conversations after delivery

Summary of Person Specification

(For full person specification, please click on 'apply for the role')

• At least 3-years experience designing and delivering inspiring curriculumlinked creative workshops for a diverse range of learners in school settings, including pupils with SEND and EAL (A, I)
• An established visual arts practice (A)
• Passion for using art as a tool to connect with individuals, foster creativity, build confidence, and promote a sense of community and belonging (A,I)
• An environmentally-conscious practice (A) 
• Knowledge of the primary science curriculum (A)
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and safeguarding in schoolbased settings (A,I)
• Confident communicator and empathetic team player (I)
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills (A,I)
• East London based, Newham-based is desirable (A)
• A commitment to Rosetta Art Centre’s Equal Opportunities policy, practical awareness of how to implement it, and understanding of the needs of a multicultural, inner city community (A, I)

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. 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), alongside a portfolio of your work via wetransfer

Email your application to admin@rosettaarts.org by 26th November 2026 at 10am.

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

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