We have ambitious plans to expand and enhance our learning and outreach activities. As a key member of the learning and outreach strategy group and the Collections Team, you will play an integral role in shaping our learning and outreach strategy and driving the delivery of its initiatives and activities.
Working within the Collections Department and reporting directly to the Curator, you will play a vital role in supporting the Museum’s charitable objectives. You will collaborate with a dedicated team of education volunteers to deliver a variety of engaging learning activities. You will also work closely with other Museum departments to ensure a seamless and integrated approach to learning and outreach.
About us
As one of the leading museums and visitor attractions in the South West, with 125,000 visitors annually, you will join a dynamic and engaged team of over 120 staff and volunteers.
Haynes Motor Museum was established in 1985 by John Haynes OBE and is home to the UK’s largest exhibition of cars and motorbikes dating from 1898 to the present day.
We are an independent UK charity. All proceeds go towards delivering learning activities to inspire current and future generations as well as conserving and preserving our motoring heritage collection.
About you
We are looking to recruit a professional with a passion for developing and delivering successful informal and formal learning activities, both on-site and through outreach. You will have enthusiasm for inspiring curiosity and engagement and an interest in science, technology, engineering, maths and history. You will have experience working with diverse audiences of different ages, from EYFS to adults. We are also looking for someone who is able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
This is the ideal time to join the team where you can help to shape and grow the learning and engagement activities at the Museum and work towards our aim of being a STEM hub for the South West.
Responsibilities of the Role
You will develop our learning and engagement programme for both formal and informal activities across a range of age groups. You will organise learning activities, including school and college visits, family activities and outreach programmes.
1. Develop and deliver excellent informal and curriculum-linked formal learning activities for a variety of audiences using the Collections as inspiration.
2. Widen Museum engagement by facilitating activities, including outreach, for local community groups.
3. Contribute to the work of the Learning and Outreach strategy working group, helping to shape our learning plans over the coming years and then delivering the actions from the strategy.
4. Proactively and reactively liaise with educational organisations to organise and promote visits to the Museum, and tailor visits to best meet learning objectives and requirements.
5. Day-to-day organisation of learning activities, coordinating our education volunteers to deliver these.
6. Support and provide training for the education volunteers.
7. Create and maintain learning resources for a variety of our audiences.
8. Monitor and evaluate learning activities to report on activities and implement improvements to better meet the needs of learners.
9. Comply with all safeguarding legislation, risk management documentation and Health and safety policies.
10. Additional weekend duty managing days can be available for this role.
Experience & Skills
1. Confident interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
2. Ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team.
3. Organisational and a strong administrator, able to plan, adapt, and meet deadlines whilst under pressure.
Experience - Essential
1. Teaching experience.
2. Experience of working with volunteers.
3. Experience of developing learning sessions for all ages.
4. Experience engaging and liaising with teachers, community groups, families and young people.
5. A good understanding of STEM principles and experience of applying them to educational activities.
6. Experience of museum learning.
7. Experience with outreach activities.
8. Awareness of current museum education trends.
Salary is £25,000 - £29,000 FTE per annum dependent on experience.
Location The Museum is based in Sparkford, Somerset BA22 7LH, just minutes off the A303, the main trunk road to the South West. This role will be based at the Museum, with occasional off-site visits for outreach activities.
Contract – permanent, part-time contract, 24 hours per week worked across three days a week which may include some weekend days. These weekend duties may occasionally include duty management of the site. There is the opportunity for this role to be full time at some stage in the future.
You will report directly to the Curator and work with members of other departments daily.
1. 29 days holiday pro rata (increasing in line with service).
2. An extra day off for your birthday.
3. Free on-site parking.
4. Staff discounts in the on-site café and gift shop.
5. Free entry into the Museum for you and your family.
Please enclose a CV along with a covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) explaining how your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability – and your passion – for this role.
Applications and interviews are being shortlisted on a rolling basis, so get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment.
We will have a two-stage interview process. The second interview stage includes a task element as well as meeting the wider Museum team.
We understand that no one fits the job description perfectly, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box but we are eager to learn how your unique talents, strengths and skills can contribute to our goals. Please go ahead and apply, you may be exactly who we are looking for.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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