Freelance Artists Wanted All Artforms

Knowsley's Schools and Communities Arts Service is based within the Children's Service Directorate of Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council on Merseyside. We are looking to create a pool of artists who can deliver a range of creative learning projects over the next year.
As a service we deliver a wide range of creative learning opportunities and experiences for young people and school staff, mainly within a school environment both within the school day, and out of school hours. The work may involve working alongside school staff or on your own.

The fee for this work will vary depending on the activity
Daily rate from between £100 - £180
Hourly rate £18 - £25

If you are interested in applying then please send:-

An up to date CV
A letter of application outlining the range of skills within your art form that you can offer
Your experience of working with children within a school environment and informal learning environments
Any knowledge you have of the national curriculum,
Any teaching qualifications
Any other relevant experience or information that you think will be of interest.
A copy of a current enhanced CRB check (if you possess one)
A copy of your Public Liability Insurance (if you don't currently have this then your application may still be successful on the proviso that you have it in place prior to the commencement of your work in schools)

Could you also include an outline of your availability.( e.g. how many days per week you are available and which days. Also please include any other constraints on your availability (e.g. particular evenings)

We are specifically looking for artists for January for Schools Pilot project, if you are interested in this then please include

A brief outline of a possible 12 week primary module in your art form which can be delivered for an hour each week, which outlines the pupils activities, learning outcomes, skill development, how you would assess progress and resources necessary.

The deadline for applications is 21st November. Interviews will take place on 29th November
Please send this information to Natalie Aden

Education Development Centre, 219 Knowsley Lane, Knowsley L36 8HW
natalie.aden@knowsley.gov.uk
Tel: 0151 443 5733

Emma Bush Schools and Communities Art Service Manager