Education Assistant
OFFERED BY:
Nottingham Industrial MuseumLocation(s): Wollaton West
Address where volunteering takes place: The Courtyard Wollaton Hall and Deer Park Nottingham NG8 2AEHow many places are on offer? 4
Purpose of Role:
Supporting educational visits from schools and designing suitable activities.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
As an education volunteer, you will be delivering our new range of educational sessions to primary school children. These activities all tie the Primary School curriculum to our amazing exhibits, bringing history to life for children. You'll also have the opportunity to develop new activities and sessions and trial them with focus groups.
Administrative duties such as liaising with teachers and running focus groups to better understand our audience would also be a useful component of the role, some of which can be performed from home.
When running mid-week activity sessions, Duty Supervisor responsibilities will be provided.
We are looking for a commitment of at least one full day or two half-days per month depending on the activities taking place. This can fit into your own schedule normally, although weekday volunteering would be useful to assist with school bookings.
This opportunity would suit retired teachers, trainee teachers, or those looking for a career in a formal or informal education setting
Administrative duties such as liaising with teachers and running focus groups to better understand our audience would also be a useful component of the role, some of which can be performed from home.
When running mid-week activity sessions, Duty Supervisor responsibilities will be provided.
We are looking for a commitment of at least one full day or two half-days per month depending on the activities taking place. This can fit into your own schedule normally, although weekday volunteering would be useful to assist with school bookings.
This opportunity would suit retired teachers, trainee teachers, or those looking for a career in a formal or informal education setting
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential:
" Able to listen and process detailed instructions
" Excellent attention to detail
" Creativity and imagination
" Excellent verbal and written communications skills
" Experience of engaging with members of the public
" Team player as well as a self-motivated individual
" Able to work with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities
" Confident, committed and responsible
Highly desirable:
" Interest in historic properties and industrial heritage
" Experience of working in a formal or informal education setting such as a school or museum setting
" A knowledge of primary science and history curriculums
" Able to listen and process detailed instructions
" Excellent attention to detail
" Creativity and imagination
" Excellent verbal and written communications skills
" Experience of engaging with members of the public
" Team player as well as a self-motivated individual
" Able to work with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities
" Confident, committed and responsible
Highly desirable:
" Interest in historic properties and industrial heritage
" Experience of working in a formal or informal education setting such as a school or museum setting
" A knowledge of primary science and history curriculums
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
You must be over 15 years old to volunteer.
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
This opportunity may be accessible for disabled volunteers. please talk to us about your acess needs.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No