Casual Museum Educator

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority seeks a Casual Museum Educator to deliver engaging workshops for schools across Bristol. Candidates should have a strong background in crafting curriculum-focused activities for diverse audiences. The role demands effective communication skills and an A-level or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. This is a casual, term-time position, with an hourly rate of £15.06 plus holiday pay.

Benefits

Membership of Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering successful, curriculum-focused workshops.
• Experience in a cultural or learning environment.
• Ability to adapt content to different learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Learning team with workshop delivery for schools.
• Evaluate high-quality learning opportunities.
• Be available to work across Bristol Museum’s sites.

Skills

Effective communication

Creative workshop delivery

Experience with diverse learning audiences

Education

A-level or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

Casual opportunity.

Hourly rate: £15.06 + holiday pay - term time only.

Working across Bristol Museums.

Our award-winning museum learning programme is one of the largest in the South West, providing a comprehensive range of facilitated and self-directed learning activities suitable for all ages from Early Years to adult learners. Our museums and historic houses are visited by over 1 million people annually, including 47,000 children and young people in formal education.

The core learning programme is a traded service and is aligned with the National Curriculum KS1-4, with a focus on History, Art and Science. It is created in collaboration with teachers, external partners and colleagues across Bristol, in order to deliver an outstanding, inclusive and audience-focused cultural learning offer.

We are looking for a Casual Museum Educator to support the Learning team with the delivery of our workshop programme for schools. You will have a proven track record of delivering successful, creative and curriculum-focussed workshops and activities within a cultural or learning environment. An effective communicator, you will have considerable experience of working with a range of learning audiences and a proven ability to adapt content and delivery to meet their different learning needs.

Educated to at least A-level or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject, you will work closely with colleagues to deliver and help evaluate our high quality learning opportunities. You will be expected to be available to work at any of Bristol Museum’s sites across the city during term time, dependent on the demand from schools. This could also include dressing-up and role-playing a character from Bristol’s past!

Bristol Museums and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Bristol Culture is an Arts Council England (ACE) funded National Portfolio Organisation

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Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

After you have seen the job paperwork, if you would like an informal chat to discuss the role in more detail, please call contact Jane Hack, Learning Manager

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black and racially minoritised and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

Casual opportunity.

Hourly rate: £15.06 + holiday pay - term time only.

Working across Bristol Museums.

Our award-winning museum learning programme is one of the largest in the South West, providing a comprehensive range of facilitated and self-directed learning activities suitable for all ages from Early Years to adult learners. Our museums and historic houses are visited by over 1 million people annually, including 47,000 children and young people in formal education.

The core learning programme is a traded service and is aligned with the National Curriculum KS1-4, with a focus on History, Art and Science. It is created in collaboration with teachers, external partners and colleagues across Bristol, in order to deliver an outstanding, inclusive and audience-focused cultural learning offer.

We are looking for a Casual Museum Educator to support the Learning team with the delivery of our workshop programme for schools. You will have a proven track record of delivering successful, creative and curriculum-focussed workshops and activities within a cultural or learning environment. An effective communicator, you will have considerable experience of working with a range of learning audiences and a proven ability to adapt content and delivery to meet their different learning needs.

Educated to at least A-level or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject, you will work closely with colleagues to deliver and help evaluate our high quality learning opportunities. You will be expected to be available to work at any of Bristol Museum’s sites across the city during term time, dependent on the demand from schools. This could also include dressing-up and role-playing a character from Bristol’s past!

Bristol Museums and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Bristol Culture is an Arts Council England (ACE) funded National Portfolio Organisation

Visit us at

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

After you have seen the job paperwork, if you would like an informal chat to discuss the role in more detail, please call contact Jane Hack, Learning Manager

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black and racially minoritised and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.