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Advert Date:   Friday, 26th May 2023   Printer Version   Job Title:   Learning Facilitator (Schools) Organisation:   The Postal Museum Salary:   £13,214 p.a. (pro rata) Type:   Part-Time Position (21) Contract: 2 years Location:   London, England Closing Date:   Friday, 16th June 2023 Job Ref No:       Job Description PURPOSE OF THE JOB As Learning Facilitator (Schools) you will deliver inclusive museum and outreach sessions for schools with a focus on delivering the Sorting Office Maths Challenge, a funded Maths programme for 4-7 year olds (EYFS and KS1). Outreach sessions will take place in primary schools across the 14 Inner London boroughs. You will travel by taxi, paid for by the museum. In school term time you will prepare for, set up and receive full training to deliver inclusive learning experiences that make connections across the curriculum and support development of confident communication skills. In school holidays you will support the delivery of family activities. There will be some weekend and occasional evening work supporting families, community and access programmes and special events. Whilst you may have experience working in museums, it is not essential. You will have some experience of delivering engaging experiences for children of different ages. Experience of delivering Maths or STEM activities with children would be beneficial but your ability to facilitate engaging learning experiences is the focus. You will receive on-going training, including shadowing and supported delivery before you lead activities independently. Working as part of the Schools Team you will have the opportunity to explore the collections and discover how they can engage and inspire diverse schools and early years audiences. You will work within the Exhibitions, Access and Learning team. Some weekend and occasional evening work will be required, and this will be notified and agreed in advance. Time off in lieu will be awarded in line with The Postal Museum’s policy. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities and Duties 1) SCHOOLS PROGRAMME – SORTING OFFICE MATHS CHALLENGE - Supported by the Schools and Early Years Programme Producer, train to deliver the Sorting Office Maths Challenge museum sessions for primary schools - Prepare, set up and pack down sessions in Learning Spaces - Maintain and refresh session resources as needed 2) SCHOOLS PROGRAMME – SORTING OFFICE MATHS CHALLENGE OUTREACH - Supported by the Schools and Early Years Producer train to deliver the Sorting Office Maths Challenge outreach sessions in primary schools - Travel, with equipment, to schools within the 14 Inner London boroughs - Set up, deliver and pack down outreach sessions - Liaise with teachers and plan for session logistics - Regularly check session equipment and report issues 3) SCHOOLS PROGRAMME – TRAINING - Take part in training and team observations to learn and deliver school sessions and engagement techniques - Train to deliver STEM and literacy sessions as part of the Postal Museum’s schools programme - Take part in access training to support inclusive schools engagement - Assist with Schools volunteer training 4) SCHOOLS PROGRAMME – LOGISTICS - Liaise with Visitor Experience and Box Office team to plan logistics for Sorting Office Maths Challenge sessions - Prepare outreach visit resources including itineraries for teachers - Work with volunteers to greet schools and support classes in the museum 5) SCHOOLS PROGRAMME – DEVELOPMENT - Supported by Schools and Early Years Programme Producer, contribute to the development of schools sessions 6) GENERAL - Support delivery of activities across the Exhibitions, Access and Learning team - Attend relevant museum-wide all staff meetings and training OTHER ACTIVITIES The post-holder is expected to monitor and report on their work as directed by their line manager and adhere to office guidelines on handling, health and safety, lone working, etc., as advised, taking responsibility as appropriate.   Required Skills / Qualifications EXPERIENCE (Essential criteria) - Experience of engaging children aged 4-11 in a learning environment - Some experience of using objects and/or archives to inspire learning with different audiences - A demonstrable interest in working in museums and heritage - Experience of working with volunteers or as part of a busy team (Desirable criteria) Experience of working in a museum, cultural organisation, or school with children SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (Essential criteria) - Some knowledge of the National Curriculum or willingness to learn about subject areas - An interest in Maths and STEM learning and engagement - An interest and willingness to learn the benefits of using the collection to inspire children. - Engaging and enthusiastic communicator, able to adapt for different audiences. - Well organised and able to work independently within timeframes. - Flexible and positive attitude, able to think quickly and adapt to changing situations. - Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to different needs, approaches, interests and beliefs. - Committed to equality and diversity, particularly in relation to enabling access to the museum and collection. WORKING HOURS The working hours shall be 21 per week, exclusive of meal breaks. Working days will typically be, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday or Friday with some flexibility to be agreed in advance with the line manager, in line with The Postal Museum’s policies. Some out of hours working will be required at weekends, and this will be notified in advance. Time off in lieu will be awarded in line with The Postal Museum’s policy. Variations of the hours can be made and remote working agreed at the discretion of the line manager. This position will require an enhanced DBS check which will reveal any unspent convictions. A criminal record may not necessarily be a bar to placement, as any decision will be treated on its merits and individual circumstances subject to the museum’s overriding obligations to protect the children and vulnerable adults in its charge, members of the public, the safety of the museum’s staff and the Collection. The postholder will be expected to monitor and report on their work as directed by their line manager. The postholder will be expected to pick up ad hoc duties as required. The postholder will be expected to work to office guidelines on handling, health and safety, lone working, etc. as advised, taking responsibility as appropriate. All staff have access to a range of employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and a range of discounts from retail and entertainment to health and wellbeing.   Application Instructions To apply kindly click on the link below: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/learning-facilitator-schools-29823 Contact Name:   Fallah Latif Contact Tel:     03000300700 ext 600 Contact Fax:   Contact Email:   hr@postalmuseum.org Website:   Address:   15 - 20 Phoenix Place, London.