Learning and Engagement Officer
Learning and Engagement Officer
The Schools and Family Learning Department currently manages in excess of 25,000 students visiting St Paul’s Cathedral each year. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver learning sessions for visiting children, young people and families to the Cathedral. These sessions will develop participants understanding of the Cathedral’s history, their knowledge and understanding of the Christian faith and the role of the Cathedral within the church and society, across a range of curriculum areas and key stages.
The successful applicant will have:
- a teaching qualification or equivalent relevant experience in teaching or facilitating the learning of children and young people, ideally in a cathedral, museum, gallery or community setting
- proven ability to facilitate inspiring and engaging sessions with schools across all key stages and learning needs
- demonstrable experience of engaging delivery of informal learning programmes
- understanding of current best practice in formal and/or informal learning
- ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a wider team, including many different Cathedral departments and with volunteers.
The successful applicant will also be expected to share in St Paul’s Cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. In return you’ll find we are a welcoming place to work and we each take responsibility for our part in the Cathedral’s work, looking after St Paul’s for the next generation.
- Our holiday allowance is 33 days which is inclusive of bank holidays.
- Our pension scheme allows for up to 7.5% employer contribution.
- We have life assurance of four times basic salary and an employee assistance programme.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
(Please note that the Schools and Family Learning Department operates during school term time with some weekend working and family delivery in the school holidays).
Interviews will take place on the 15th and 16th October 2024.