Artsmark Training Senior Project Officer

About Artsmark

Goldsmiths, University of London, has partnered with Arts Council England (ACE) to be the national learning programme provider for the Artsmark award (2023–2026, with a possible extension to 2027). The programme, led by Professor Tara Page (Department of Educational Studies), represents a groundbreaking shift in arts education and teacher professional development. It introduces a holistic, action-research-based approach that empowers schools to critically assess and transform their arts, culture, and creativity practices.

About the Role

Prof Tara Page (Department of Educational Studies) is seconded as Artsmark Project Lead for the duration of the contract, overseeing the project's strategic direction and working closely with the Senior Project Officer (this role) and the Artsmark team at Arts Council England.

Prof Page, to whom the role-holder will have a dotted line of reporting and supported by a teaching team of Goldsmiths academic staff, will deliver the modules of the learning programme. Administrative support is provided by the Research and Knowledge Exchange department, including a dedicated Artsmark Senior Project Officer (this role) and Artsmark Project Officer/s (held by two post holders @ 0.5 FTE), forming the Artsmark Project Team.  

This role is an opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformative national learning programme, shaping the future of arts education and making a tangible difference to teachers and schools nationwide. We seek a dynamic, organised, collaborative individual who shares our passion for creativity and education.

As the Artsmark training provider, our overall responsibilities include:

• Advocacy for Artsmark Award and and supporting ACE with the recruitment of schools to register
• Delivery of Development training sessions for newly registered schools.
• Delivery of training and support sessions for writing key Artsmark documents: Statement of Commitment and Statement of Impact
• Provide support for schools at crucial moments through their Artsmark journey including for example: self-assessment, evaluation frameworks and evidencing impact, developing partnerships, supporting pupil voice
• Resource development
• Sign-posting schools to cultural partners, LCEPs, and other schools to encourage partnership and peer support
• Advice giving to support schools with their understanding of the Artsmark process, offer signposting and respond to questions and queries regarding the award
• Reporting and monitoring

About the Candidate

We are looking for a highly skilled individual to support the Artsmark Project Lead in the delivery of this complex but exciting project. The Senior Project Officer is an exciting role which will be instrumental in shaping the future of arts and cultural education in school settings across England. As a project-specific team, you will work independently to support the project, but will be able to draw on experienced colleagues in the wider team as required.