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Artist in residence & creative enrichment lead

Are you a creative, enthusiastic person who loves working with young people?

Do you have a passion for the arts and a desire to make a difference to the lives of students with additional needs?

Priory School is looking for an Artist in Residence & Creative Enrichment Lead to develop and coordinate our creative and enrichment programme across the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to bring creativity into everyday school life. You will work directly with students, develop new opportunities and help us create an environment where creativity, curiosity and individual interests are celebrated.

The role will include:

  • Developing and coordinating a varied programme of lunchtime clubs and enrichment activities.

  • Planning and delivering creative and immersive experiences for students.

  • Developing the use of our immersive room.

  • Arranging visiting artists, workshops and performances.

  • Identifying external arts, cultural and community opportunities for our students.

  • Developing creative projects, exhibitions and whole-school events.

  • Supporting the development of consistent, creative and engaging displays across the school.

  • Working with staff to encourage creativity within learning and the wider school day.

  • Identifying activities and opportunities based on students' interests and strengths.

  • Organising resources, risk assessments and practical arrangements for enrichment activities.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • creative, enthusiastic and full of ideas;

  • passionate about working with young people;

  • confident in developing and delivering creative activities;

  • well organised and able to manage projects from idea to delivery;

  • able to work with students with a wide range of learning and communication needs;

  • collaborative and able to build positive relationships with staff and external organisations; and

  • excited by the opportunity to develop something new.

Experience of working in a special school or with young people with SEND would be desirable, but we are particularly interested in your creativity, enthusiasm and ability to engage our students.

This is a varied role which combines creative practice, student enrichment and practical coordination. You will have the opportunity to shape the programme and make a real contribution to the experience of students at Priory.

If you are creative, organised and passionate about giving young people exciting opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

Level
Level 4 SCP 23

Salary
£39,519 FTE (Pro-rata: £31,261)

Hours
32 hours per week

Days
Term time & inset (5 days)

Contract
1-Year Fixed Term (Initially)

Closing date
20 October 2026

Interviews
11 November 2026

Start date
January 2027

Further information

Application forms to download and complete

Application forms can either be downloaded, printed, completed by hand, then returned via the postal service, or downloaded and completed digitally, then returned via email. Select the most appropriate form type below.

How to apply

Please email your completed application, including a personal statement, to Tracey Jones.

You can request by email any further information or arrange a visit to the school.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt.

Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Visit the school

We’re very proud of our school and welcome visitors. Job Applicants are encouraged to come and look around in person, and to ask any questions you may have about the school. Please contact Tracey Jones to arrange a visit.

We appreciate not everyone has had the chance to come and take a look around, and meet our wonderful staff and students. So we hope this video gives you a sense of life at Priory School.