Education Officer - Natural Sciences

Deadline: Sunday, February 7, 2021 - 00:00
Employer: National Museums Northern Ireland
Contract Duration: Permanent
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary: £31,137 - £32,800

The Education Officer will have responsibility for developing and delivering inspiring and imaginative museum experiences, with supporting resource material, which support schools and parents to improve learning outcomes for children and ensure that they receive the best start in life, thereby helping to achieve their full potential. The Education Officer will be responsible for the on-site delivery and co-ordination of the education programme, leading a team of facilitators and working closely with the visitor services team.

Working alongside colleagues in curatorial and audience development to interpret and animate collections, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring that our museums play a vital role at the heart of society, making a difference to the lives of many individuals as well as positively contributing to the development of a vibrant society. With our collections at the heart of everything we do, we offer experiences that deliver positive health and well-being outcomes and enhance classroom, curriculum based learning.