Learning Facilitator, National Museum Cardiff

Learning Facilitator National Museum Cardiff 2 × 20hr roles available working on the following rota: Role 1 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 M T W Th F Sa Su M T W Th F Sa Su M T W Th F Sa Su 4 in-work days 3 rest days 2 in work days 3 rest days 4 in-work days 1 rest day 2 in work days 2 rest days Role 2 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 M T W Th F Sa Su M T W Th F Sa Su M T W Th F Sa Su 1 rest day 4 in-work days 3 rest days 4 in-work days 3 rest days 2 in work days 2 rest days 2 in work days What you’ll doYou’ll deliver a wide range of learning experiences based on museum collections for the general public and visiting groups. You’ll work with a wide range of audiences including early years, schools, young people, adults, families, and groups with additional needs. You’ll assist with the development of new sessions through sourcing of suitable resources and adapting content to meet the needs of different audiences. What you’ll achieve
- Programmes and activities will be delivered to agreed schedule and quality.
- Programmes and activities will be well-structured and engage a wide range of audiences.
- Resources are organised and used effectively ensuring optimum value is achieved.
- The programme is evaluated and improvements are identified and implemented.
- Programmes are well informed and reflect good practice. How you’ll achieve this
- Deliver public programmes for all audiences through workshop sessions, targeted work with specific audiences and facilitation of major events.
- Work with the team to deliver bilingual, accessible, inclusive and culturally sensitive programmes.
- Work with the team to monitor and evaluate programmes and make adaptations as necessary.
- Assist with departmental administration when necessary.
- Work within the framework of current learning theory and practice.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of services.
- Support volunteers and placements as required. How you’ll support Amgueddfa Cymru’s corporate objectives
- To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in Amgueddfa Cymru’s Equality & Diversity Policy.
- To support the department’s compliance with Amgueddfa Cymru’s policies on Sustainability and the Welsh language.
- To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.
- As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation. We’re looking for people who
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of different audiences.
- Can work on their initiative and as part of a team.
- Are happy to work as part of a team that work on a rota and are able to work flexibly including working bank holidays and sometimes evenings.
- Have the attitudes and behaviour that are aligned with our values (creativity, responsibility, integrity, equity and collaboration)
- Are passionate and excited about the work of Amgueddfa Cymru. The knowledge and qualifications you’ll need
- Knowledge of good practice in museum/gallery education.
- Awareness of the National Curriculum for Wales and other statutory education requirements and initiatives.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need to adapt programmes and sessions according to the audience.
- A degree in a relevant discipline (Art, Science or Education) or equivalent would be beneficial. The experience you’ll need
- Experience of facilitating to audiences, whether paid or voluntary, in a museum, gallery or educational setting. The skills you’ll need
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to address and engage a range of users in both Welsh and English.
- Excellent organisational skills including demonstrable ability to plan and deliver work programme as well as managing groups/sessions.
- Creativity We inspire creativity through our museums, collections and the skills of our staff and volunteers.
- Responsibility We are responsible towards each other, our visitors, the environment and the Welsh language, caring for each other’s well-being as well as the national collections.
- Integrity We act with integrity at all times, maintaining professional standards by being honest and trustworthy.
- Equity Our museums are inclusive, and we respect the diversity of both our staff and visitors.
- Collaboration We work collaboratively, with each other, with communities and with local, national and international partners

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: £11,357.00-£13,829.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- On-site parking

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