Learning Co-ordinator

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the cultural sector is seeking a passionate Learning Coordinator to enhance educational experiences at renowned museums. This role involves creating and delivering engaging learning programs focused on history and science, aimed at schools and families. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to museum education, creativity in program development, and the ability to connect with diverse audiences. Join a vibrant team dedicated to fostering a love for learning in a museum setting and making a meaningful impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering educational activities to primary and secondary students.
• Passion for museum learning and engaging diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver learning programs linked to museum collections.
• Engage with schools and family audiences to promote history and science.

Skills

Museum Education

Creative Engagement

Program Development

History Knowledge

Science Knowledge

Education

Degree in Education or Related Field

Job description

North East Museums Learning Coordinator

North East Museums are looking to appoint an enthusiastic educator to work within the Learning Teams for the Discovery Museum and Tyne & Wear Archives.

This is a fixed-term post, initially for 6 months.

The Learning Co-ordinator will develop, deliver, and evaluate learning programmes focusing on history and science linked to the Museums collections, engaging with both schools and family audiences.

The successful candidates will have a passion for museum learning and a talent for working creatively and imaginatively with a broad audience of visitors. Previous experience of delivering activities to primary and secondary school students and a commitment to learning in a museum setting are essential.

Additional Information

More information about working for North East Museums and the recruitment process can be found here: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post involves regulated activity. Successful applicants will undergo additional recruitment checks, including criminal convictions, police information, and barred list checks. It is a criminal offense for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

Application Process

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk. Select 'Apply Now' and complete the online application form. Communications regarding your application will be sent to the email address associated with your Northeast Jobs account, so please check your inbox regularly.