Museum Learning Manager

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Vivup discounts

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Professional development

On-site gym

Cycle to work

Free flu jab

Counselling services

Wellbeing resources

Social events

Trust summer party

Free onsite parking

Job summary

The Arbib Education Trust is seeking a proactive Museum Learning Manager to work with the Head of Museum Learning and lead on design, delivery and daily management of engaging Museum Learning activities within one academy.

You will inspire curiosity through collections, manage projects, curate exhibitions, deliver workshops, and support communication with teachers, students and external partners while caring for the handling collection.

Qualifications

• Experience in a learning or education role in the museum sector or a related environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the design, delivery and daily management of engaging Museum Learning activities within one academy.
• Manage projects, curate exhibitions and deliver workshops.
• Manage volunteers and support communication with external and internal stakeholders; care for the handling collection.

Skills

Museum learning

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Volunteer management

Job description

Do you believe museums and schools should work more closely together? Do you combine creativity with organisational skills and the ability to work across the curriculum?

We are looking for a proactive Museum Learning Manager to work closely with the Head of Museum Learning. This is a rare opportunity to join a ground-breaking Multi Academy Trust with Museum Learning at its heart. We use museums and collections in innovative and important ways to help our children and students learn.

You will use the Trust’s unique collections to inspire curiosity and enrich learning across our academies. You will lead on the design, delivery and daily management of engaging Museum Learning activities within one of our academies, helping students and staff make meaningful connections with museum objects and supporting the Trust’s vision of “One Community, Many Ideas, Everyone’s Future.” This will involve working closely and in consultation with teachers, children and young people, to manage projects, curate exhibitions, deliver workshops, manage volunteers and support communication with external and internal stakeholders. You will also be responsible for the care, documentation and development of the Trust’s extensive handling collection.

If you have experience of working in a learning or education role in the museum sector or a related environment and you care about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

About us

What makes The Arbib Education Trust one of the best places to work?

• 'It is easy to be yourself within this inclusive culture with high levels of respect for diversity’ Ofsted 2023
• Shortlisted for Small MAT of the Year - MAT Excellence Awards 2026
• Work across our popular and oversubscribed schools: The Langley Academy (secondary), The Langley Academy Primary & The Langley Heritage Primary
• Our Trust is growing. You will be joining us at an important time; we will shape the future of Museum Learning together
• Colleagues appreciate sharing skills & knowledge so that each of our students is provided with every opportunity to be the best they can be

Our perks

The wellbeing of all our colleagues really matters to us. Our wide-ranging staff benefits include:

• Ways to save - a leading local government defined-benefit pension scheme, staff discounts from Vivup, access to private healthcare
• Work-life balance - bespoke flexible working scheme
• Enhanced funding for personal development - opportunity to study and develop your skills further
• Healthy body and mind - free on-site gym, cycle to work scheme, free annual flu jab, professional counselling, wellbeing resources, social activities and Trust summer party
• Easy commute - free onsite parking, as well as excellent access to trains, buses and the Elizabeth Line

To discover more about us, see the full job description for the role.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the advertised closing date. As such, early applications are encouraged.

The Arbib Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.