Lead Artist Facilitator

Main Duties

Rosetta Arts is seeking two passionate, experienced visual arts facilitators to join our freelance team for THRIVE.

Through THRIVE, we will work with schools and cultural partners to deliver new arts-led Science and History curricula, and a creative careers programme for year 5 pupils in Newham. THRIVE will be delivered by Rosetta Arts, in partnership with Eko Trust, Contemporary Visual Arts Network London (CVAN London), and Newham Council’s Heritage Service. We are looking for two artists to co-create curricula and lead on facilitating the programme in schools, alongside two trainee artist facilitators. One lead artist will focus on co-creation and delivery of the History curriculum and the other will do the same for Science.

Both artists will work on developing and delivering the creative careers programme. 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. You will take part in co-creation sessions with THRIVE partners to develop the curriculum in Spring Term 2026. In the Summer Term 2026, you will lead inclusive, visual arts sessions across two schools in Newham, and arts-based teacher CPD workshops. You will receive training in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Safeguarding.

Skills and Experience Required

Be an active part of the co-creation process, working with THRIVE partners to design new inclusive arts-based Science curriculum/History curriculum and creative careers programme Work with Rosetta Arts and teachers to write lesson plans and resources 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 Feature in filmed lesson resources for use in Eko Trust schools and wider Rosetta Arts youth programming 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

Disability Confident Employer

We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.