Learning Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandwell Museums is seeking a Learning Officer to enhance educational programs and partnerships with local schools. This role involves leading learning initiatives, supervising staff, and ensuring quality service delivery in engaging educational experiences. If you are passionate about creative learning and have the required qualifications, apply today.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering hands-on activities in a learning environment.
• Ability to build partnerships with local schools.
• Supervision of staff or volunteers while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead formal learning initiatives for schools and educational groups.
• Support and develop existing learning activities.
• Supervise a team delivering school sessions.

Skills

Customer Service

Supervising Staff

Creative Learning Development

Education

Degree in a related subject

Teaching or Teaching Assistant qualifications

Grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Sandwell Museums is seeking a motivated Learning Officer to join our dynamic team, which manages 6 heritage buildings and hosts a vibrant programme of museum activities.

The Learning Officer will lead our formal learning initiatives for schools and educational groups. Responsibilities include supporting and developing existing activities, creating new engaging learning programmes, and supervising a team of leaders delivering school sessions.

Essential requirements:

• Build and nurture partnerships with local schools and home-educated groups to support their creative learning needs, and seek funding opportunities for activities.
• Collaborate with the Museum Services Manager and Arts and Projects Officer to deliver formal and family learning activities and displays.
• Experience in a learning environment, delivering hands-on activities, supervising staff or volunteers, and maintaining high standards of customer service.
• Educated to degree level in a related subject or hold equivalent qualifications, such as teaching or teaching assistant qualifications.
• Grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.

Hours: 21 hours per week.

The role requires an enhanced DBS check.

For an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail].

We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please submit your application promptly, referencing all supporting documents.

If you require assistance due to a disability or experience issues applying, contact the Resourcing Team at 0121 569 3300 or via email at [e-mail].

For more information about working with Sandwell Council and our recruitment process, visit our website.

Click here to learn about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours.

To apply, download the application form and send it to: [e-mail].

More about Sandwell: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story

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