learning officer dec12 final

							                                         Job Description                              December 2013


 Role: Learning Officer                                  Business Properties & Visitor
                                                         Services
 Reports to: Property Manager, David Livingstone         Pay Band/Starting Salary:
 Centre                                                  BAND D, £20,638
 Location: The David Livingstone Centre, 165             Type of Contract: Fixed- term to
 Station Rd, Blantyre, G72 9BY                           end of May 2014, full time (40
                                                         hours per week)
 Terms and conditions
    - The post is subject to the standard terms and conditions provided with the
      application pack.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The main function of this post is to work directly with school groups and learners of all
ages and backgrounds to make the most of the opportunity presented by the
bicentenary of David Livingstone to support learning and greater community
engagement and participation at David Livingstone’s birthplace.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Key Purposes of the Job will be met by:

      Development and delivery of high quality learning opportunities at the David
       Livingstone Centre and in the wider community. This will include working with
       formal educational groups in the primary and secondary sectors, community
       groups, and family groups and other visitors to the museum. The post holder
       will work with learners of all ages and ability-levels.

      Updating existing learning programmes and resources, and developing new
       ones for the Bicentenary. The programmes could include single events,
       outreach, sustainable programs of visits by school pupils and activities developed
       in partnership with schools or other organisations. This will involve audience
       evaluation, research and audience development.

      Accompanying and guiding groups, including schools, through the museum and
       wider site to ensure a high quality learning experience.

      In partnership with the Property Manager, and other Trust staff, the post-
       holder will develop and strengthen active links with schools, community groups
       including “difficult to reach” young people, and members of black and ethnic
       minority communities. It is anticipated that these links will help to inform and
       establish the direction of the long-term future of the Centre.

      Supporting the development and delivery of informal learning programmes and
       events, often working closely with other Trust staff. This will involve
       developing varied learning opportunities for adults, senior learners, and
       audiences with complex needs.


The role is one for which the duties/responsibilities/accountabilities require you to
become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, which
replaces the ‘Enhanced Disclosure’ check and is administered by Disclosure Scotland.


SCOPE OF ROLE

People Management:
The role will require the post holder to work closely with the Property Manager,
Senior Assistant, Education volunteers and other members of staff. The post holder
may be required to assist in taking bookings, key holding and other duties associated
with visitor management and liaison. The post holder will be required to ensure a safe
and enjoyable experience for school groups, pre booked groups and individual visitors.
The post holder will regularly meet with the property manager to review operational
practices and the delivery of the programmes they are responsible for.

While the post holder will normally not have any direct line management
responsibilities they may be required to manage volunteers, placements and contractors.


Financial Management :
The role has no direct financial management responsibility at present however, the post
holder will be expected to use Trust financial systems with reference to expenses and
purchase orders.


SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

The post holder will need to have a variety of personal and professional strengths. They
must be at ease in working with the public, particularly young people. The role will
require stamina, tact and enthusiasm.

The above outlines the key skills the job holder will need to possess and exercise. In
addition, either knowledge of or experience in the following is required:




Essential

      Experience in directly working with visitors in a heritage or public performance
       environment;
      Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively in an environment of changing
       priorities;
          A relevant qualification or previous experience in museum, theatre,
       interpretation or similar educational sector is desirable;
          Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
      Ability to work directly and effectively with young people and teaching staff;
      Experience in development and delivery of learning programmes, events and
       resources;
          Proven track record of developing and delivering Learning programmes and
       events for all ages;
          Sensitivity to the needs of learners and community participants within an
       area of multiple social deprivation;
      Knowledge of Child Protection, Health & Safety and other legislation necessary
       to ensuring the safety of participants in the Trust Learning Programmes;
      Technical knowledge of Scottish education system and current curricular
       thinking;
      A positive approach to team working.


Desirable

      Knowledge of or enthusiasm for David Livingstone/19th century Scottish
       history/ Africa;
      A graduate qualification in the Arts / History or Drama or equivalent
       experience.


The Key Responsibilities, Scope of Job, and Required Qualifications, Skills, Experience
& Knowledge reflect the requirements of the job at the time of issue. The Trust
reserves the right to amend these with appropriate consultation and/or request the
post-holder to undertake any activities that it believes to be reasonable within the broad
scope of the job or his/her general abilities.


Applications
Interested applicants should forward a completed application form to Human Resources
Department (Applications), The National Trust for Scotland, Hermiston Quay, 5
Cultins Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF, by mail or by email via workforus@nts.org.uk,
by first post (i.e. 10.00am) on Friday, 4 January 2013. Interviews are likely to be held
at the David Livingstone Centre during the w/c 14 January 2013.