Learning Host (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A modern art gallery in Cambridge seeks Learning Hosts to support the Learning and Community programme. You will welcome school and community groups, ensure safe and engaging experiences, and collaborate with the Learning team. Successful candidates must be flexible to work irregular hours, including weekends. The role is on a zero-hour basis, ideal for those with availability during school visits.

Benefits

Pay supplement during Cambridge Pay Review Project

Qualifications

• Ability to promote engaging and accessible learning experiences.
• Collaborative skills to work with the Learning & Community team.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Welcome groups and participants to ensure safe learning experiences.
• Collaborate with the Learning & Community team for program delivery.
• Engage with the collection and exhibitions actively.

Job description

Overview

Kettle's Yard is recruiting Learning Hosts to support the delivery of our Learning and Community programme. Learning Hosts welcome school, college and community groups to the house and gallery as well as participants for events and workshops. They ensure Learning and Community activities are safe, engaging, accessible and inspiring.

Responsibilities

• Work at both the Castle Street location and offsite in community settings.
• Welcome groups and participants, promoting engaging, accessible and safe learning experiences.
• Collaborate with the Learning & Community team; liaise closely with the Learning and Engagement Coordinator; report to the Community Manager.
• Support and contribute to the delivery of the Learning and Community programme through research and active engagement with the collection and exhibitions.

Working Arrangements

• The role is on a zero-hour basis due to irregular visits, projects and sessions. Hours will be agreed and scheduled in advance with potential work offered across all days, including weekends and occasional evenings.
• We are particularly looking for candidates available on our school visit days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay supplement: In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay, paid until the conclusion of the Cambridge Pay Review Project.

About Kettle's Yard

Kettle's Yard is the University of Cambridge's modern and contemporary art gallery. It was founded in 1957 by Jim and Helen Ede. It consists of a house with a collection of modern art and a gallery that presents a diverse programme of modern and contemporary art exhibitions. The programme includes concerts and a range of learning and community activities. The mission is to contribute to society by inspiring and engaging audiences through art, learning and research of the highest quality.

Contract and Eligibility

• Closing date: end of day, Monday 20 October.
• Interview dates: expected to take place during the week commencing 3 November.
• Fixed-term: funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.
• Post-offer checks: successful candidate will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with children’s barred list).

Application

• Click the 'Apply' button to register an account with our recruitment system and apply online.
• For queries, contact [e-mail]. Feedback to shortlisted candidates only due to limited staffing and a high volume of applications.
• Please quote reference DC47274 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
• The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society; the University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.