Formal Learning Coordinator - Ref: EE10524 The New Art Gallery Walsall (Permanent / Part-time / 24 hours per week) Salary: G5 £17,130 - £19,498 (£26,409 - £30,060 pro-rata) The venue: The New Art Gallery Walsall is one of the leading visual arts venues in the West Midlands. Situated in the heart of Walsall town centre, the Gallery is a busy and vibrant building with an exciting programme of contemporary art exhibitions and collections displays, lively education events and learning opportunities, an artist studio, library, café, and shop. The Gallery provides a truly unique place for its visitors to experience, learn from, and participate in the visual arts. The role: We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic educator to coordinate and further develop The New Art Gallery’s popular Formal Learning Programme. This post is based at The New Art Gallery Walsall and requires on-site working. Working days will be Tuesday-Friday. Working hours will be 9am - 3.30pm, inclusive of a 30 - minute lunch break each day. Your duties will include: To liaise with teachers and tutors regarding formal learning visits, including teachers from primary, secondary and SEND schools, home education group leaders, and tutors from colleges and universities. To liaise with colleagues in the Front of House team (Gallery Assistants and Front of House Managers) in advance of visits and at morning briefings to ensure clear understanding of visit requirements. To prepare booking forms and timetables for schools in advance of visits. To assist in the set-up and clear-away of activity rooms for formal learning visits and workshops. To meet and greet school groups daily and give a welcome address in the foyer. To assist groups with their movement around the NAG. To deliver Introductory talks on the Garman Ryan Collection and contemporary exhibitions. To liaise with freelance artist educators to facilitate school workshops. To lead school workshops when appropriate. To commission teacher discussion notes for each contemporary exhibition. To conduct regular audits of art materials and liaise with the Learning Assistant to place orders for materials accordingly. To design and produce new school resources for self-guided visits. To facilitate teacher CPD workshops, leading on this where appropriate. To develop new pick ‘n’ mix learning offers for contemporary exhibitions. To evaluate the success of formal education visits by producing, distributing, collating and analysing feedback forms. To document formal learning workshops with photographs and seek permission from the subjects to use for marketing purposes. To liaise with the Learning Assistant to ensure purchase orders are raised for artist educators and other suppliers of services to the NAG. To liaise with the Learning Assistant to ensure formal learning providers are invoiced for payment and payment is received. To facilitate tours for life-long learners and visiting adult groups, liaising with Gallery Assistants and delivering tours when required. You: To be successful, you will have: An excellent knowledge of, and demonstrable interest in learning in museums, galleries and/or equivalent arts and cultural context. Some experience of coordinating or facilitating education programmes or learning experiences for children and/or young people in a museum, gallery or cultural context. Some experience leading practical workshops for children, young people or adults. Some experience giving talks or presentations on collections, exhibitions, or equivalent cultural contexts. Some experience of working with children and young people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, and a demonstrable sensitivity to and awareness of different peoples’ needs. Some understanding of the national curriculum for art and design and/or other relevant subjects. An understanding of the nine protected characteristics. An excellent knowledge of 2D and 3D art mediums, processes and techniques. An ability to communicate verbally with teachers, tutors and students of all ages. The ability to adapt language and behaviours with different audiences, as appropriate. An ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. An ability to demonstrate excellent written communication skills. A good working understanding of Microsoft Office programmes including Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams. A degree or equivalent in art, museum studies or learning is desired but not essential. A PGCE or equivalent is desired but not essential. We want our staff to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in Walsall, and at The New Art Gallery Walsall we are committed to promoting equality and anti-discriminatory practice. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, races, ethnicities and religions, of different genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities, and recognise unique perspectives and contributions. Benefits: While working with Walsall Council you can take advantage of a host of employee benefits, including: Generous annual leave entitlement (increasing after 5 years) Access to the LG Pension scheme Training and development opportunities Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 15% selected membership discount for Walsall Leisure centres View Job Description and Employee Specification Closing date for applications - Friday 21st February 2025 For more information on the role, or for an informal chat, please contact Alex Jolly, Learning and Engagement Manager ( alex.jollywalsall.gov.uk ) Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English. Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.