ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE SEPTEMBER 2017 Welcome Thank you for your interest in joining the community of Marlborough College. About the College Founded in 1843, Marlborough College is proud of its Anglican character and offers pupils between the ages of 13 and 18 a modern education within a warm, inclusive and spiritual environment. Situated at the western end of the Wiltshire market town of Marlborough, the College occupies 200 acres of beautiful and significant landscape. The Marlborough Mound, a man-made structure dating back to 2,400BC, lies at the heart of an historic campus which blends stunning architecture with inspirational facilities. Marlborough is a leading co-educational independent boarding school of Anglican Foundation, incorporated by Royal Charter, and a registered educational charity. There are currently 930 pupils, of whom the vast majority are boarders, studying a range of subjects to A level and Pre-U. There are 140 teaching staff and over 400 non-teaching staff. There are sixteen boarding houses, substantial teaching and ancillary buildings and expansive grounds and playing fields. In September 2012 the College established a co-educational boarding school in the region of Iskandar Malaysia. The College is firmly committed to co-education and naturally expects a similar enthusiasm from all members of staff. Life at the College is a full one, extending over weekends as well as weekdays.
Further information on the College may be found on the College website at www.marlboroughcollege.org Introducing Art at Marlborough Our greatest strength is the high quality of the human relationships which bind the community together and we are now looking for a talented, highly committed and inspirational Artist-in-Residence who can contribute to the academic and wider life of our pupils and staff. The purpose built Art School, which opened in September 2005, accommodates seven working studios: a central drawing studio adjoined by Sixth Form workstations, two painting studios, two further studios also containing etching facilities, with a third housing an Albion and a Columbian press for relief printing. The remaining studio holds a significant portion of the Department s still-life resources. The building also contains a staff office, an excellent reference library, large lecture room with projection facilities, a purpose designed darkroom, photographic studio, an imac computer suite with 13 workstations, a preparation room and store room. The ceramics and drawing studios are located in an adjacent building; also adjacent is our Mount House Gallery, where exhibitions by external artists and our pupils work are displayed. Above the gallery is a film and digital video editing suite holding 9 Apple Mac computers. The Art School seeks to provide a lively, stimulating and supportive environment, where pupils are tutored and encouraged to investigate and research ideas within a structured programme of teaching. Art is taught by a team of six teachers. Great emphasis is placed upon team-work and communication. Although the role of the Head of Department is decisive, each member has
his/her own area of professional responsibility and expertise. The primary disciplines within our curriculum are painting, printmaking, drawing, ceramics, photography and sculpture, but this does not preclude further development. The Head of Department is responsible for formulating strategy and philosophy which gives direction and purpose to the Department above and beyond its significant examination commitments. The Art School employs three full-time technicians and appoints an Artist-in-Residence annually. The Department is open seven days per week during term-time. Teachers run co-curricular option classes and provide support for our pupils development through weekly studies and prep sessions. Afternoon sessions during weekends in the Art School are staffed on a rota basis. All pupils in their first year (Shell), study Art once per week. Second year pupils (Remove) have the opportunity to opt into the two-year GCSE AQA Fine Art course. In the Sixth Form, pupils have the opportunity to study the OCR A level Fine Art or Photography course. Each year, our pupils regularly gain places on Art Foundation, architecture, and other specialist degree courses. Our pupils are encouraged to explore the varying relationships between art mediums. Inspiration is further gained by tuition in both contemporary and traditional art practices. Whilst it is essential that the requirements of the examination criteria are firmly met, high value is placed on developing pupils individual approaches and outlooks when making art. About the Artist-in-Residence role Although the Artist-in-Residence works primarily within the Art School, he/she is appointed as an Artist-in-Residence for the whole College. The value of having an artist working on site for a year is inestimable in that:
o It enables pupils, and teaching staff to witness at first-hand the process and influences involved within the making of art; o Pupils and staff are given an opportunity to work alongside an individual who is a practicing artist. The person appointed is expected to value the opportunity to engage with young people both in and out of the classroom. He or she will be required to teach a limited number of lessons, up to 8 hours per week, and will be expected, on occasions, to teach alongside members of the Art School. Within the main role as a committed, skilled Artist, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake most, if not all of the following roles: o Within the Artist s own art specialism, run a one and a half hour, art afternoon activity per week for Lower School pupils. o Required to work some evenings and weekends in the Art School (on a rota), offering tutorials. o Welcome staff and pupils to their Studio space (situated within the Art School building). o Promote their artistic specialism within the College. o Ensure that the Artist-in-Residence studio space is a lively, interactive environment. o Run weekly workshops for our Art Scholar s group (with another teacher) during a two hour afternoon session per week. Help organise the Art Scholars annual exhibition. o Hold tutorials and workshops (1-2 per term) with Sixth Form Art pupils.
o Undertake two solo exhibitions of recent work within the Mount House Gallery during the Michaelmas and Summer Terms of the academic year. o Offer a lecture during their residency to Sixth Form Art and Art History pupils. o Create an artwork during their residency, for the College to keep permanently. An allowance of 7,000 per annum and a budget of 1,500 for art materials is available for this position. The College will offer accommodation for one academic year, including heating and lighting. Further, all meals are included during term-time. There may also be an opportunity to tutor pupils one night per week in a boarding house, for which a further allowance will be made available. This role can be discussed, if invited for interview. Further information regarding the Art School and our present Artist-in-Residence can be found on the College website http://www.marlboroughcollege.org/art/ Essential information The selection day will give you an opportunity to tour the College, meet key staff and demonstrate your suitability at interview. You will also be required to make a presentation regarding your artistic practice to a group of pupils and staff. Any offer of employment would be subject to: references satisfactory to the College; enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check; proof of right to live/work in the UK and evidence of stated qualifications.
Applying for the position of Artist-in-Residence Jonathan Parnham, Head of Art, will be pleased to discuss other details of the appointment: email jhp@marlboroughcollege.org Applications should be made as soon as possible using the application form available via the College website www.marlboroughcollege.org. and returned by email, or by post, along with your CV, to jhp@marlboroughcollege.org. A selection of printed or digital images of recent work and/or links to your website, along with a written statement regarding your art practice and creative intentions if appointed at Marlborough College, are also to be included. Postal address: Jonathan Parnham, Head of Art, Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PA. If shortlisted, you may expect to be called for interview by Thursday 18 th May Closing date: Sunday 14 th May 2017 (midday) Selection date: Monday 22 nd May 2017