Science Explainer

2 days ago

Bracknell, United Kingdom Bracknell Forest Council Full time

Please note annual Pro-rata salary for 8 hrs per week is £4,916 - £5,166

What we’re looking for

What is it like working in our team

Our team of explainers go out of their way to ensure all our visitors enjoy their visit to the hands-on science and discovery exhibition. You will be interacting with the children and assisting them with the science activities, making their visit fun and informative as well as clean and safe. You will also greet our school bookings and present our science shows to schools and the public.

The benefits you will experience are
- An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
- Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
- The opportunity to help children engage and learn about science through play.
- To work on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley forest.

You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training
- Assist in the operation of exhibits helping visitors to gain a better understanding and advising of their educational content in an informal and non-threatening way.
- Be sensitive and take the initiative in caring for the needs of the visitors including groups and individuals in making them feel welcome.
- Maintaining the high standards within the exhibition, always ensuring the zones look their best throughout the day with a high standard of cleanliness.
- Develop new skills through a programme of training and development.
- Greet our school groups and run workshops or other activities that are on offer to the visitors.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on 5th September 2024.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Dean Potts - Operations Manager

Tel: 01344 354405

No agencies please.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,737.00-£23,893.00 per year

Expected hours: 8 per week

Schedule:

- Every weekend
- Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PL/24/290522

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