The Learning Officer will have a key role within the Creative Learning Team, devising programmes for schools and families, creating inspiring content, and collaborating with the Museum’s local communities in line with the Museum’s Programme Strategy.

The role will be responsible for developing and delivering innovative and inclusive learning programmes for school children, including children with SEND, and delivering co-production projects and interpretation across families and young people. They will manage and deliver one-off collaborative projects with these audiences. As part of a small team, the Learning Officer will work collaboratively with colleagues on museum-wide initiatives, providing expertise to make the Museum friendly, accessible and inclusive for these audiences.

Our values, and how they are represented in this role, you must be:

Bold           brave in trying new things, taking action and fighting for change on issues affecting the ways we live.

Kind           friendly, generous and considerate in all your actions

Eco-active embed climate action in all decision-making and encourage visitors to make eco-minded choices at home.

Equitable   act transparently, ethically and inclusively – and allocate resources, time and care equitably.

Main responsibilities

Schools: (60%)   

• Working with the Creative Learning Producer to deliver the schools programme, including artist-led and hands-on activities at the museum and in the gardens.
• Research and implement income generating and partnership opportunities to sustain and grow the schools offer.
• Manage the evaluation of the programme, taking forward recommendations for its development in consultation with teachers and children
• Recruit and manage freelancers, learning facilitators and volunteers.
• Establish and manage long term relationships with partner schools
• Develop creative learning sessions on environmental issues
• Support the Creative Learning Producer on the Discovery Garden
• Work with Visitor Experience and Operations to ensure smooth delivery of sessions and events and an excellent service to visitors.

Families: (30%)   

• Supporting the Creative Learning Producer to plan and deliver the family programme
• Research and implement income generating and partnership opportunities to sustain and grow the family offer
• Organising materials and equipment for activities
• Raising invoices for artists and facilitators.

  Youth (10%)   

• Working with the Creative Learning Producer to deliver collaborative programmes with local youth organisations
• Supporting freelancers and maintaining relationships with partner organisations.

How to apply

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We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to maintaining an inclusive working environment, with a diverse workforce. We value individuality, equity and representation and appoint on merit.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, our recruitment is inclusive and accessible. If you would like to request an alternative application format on disability grounds, please contact jobs@museumofthehome.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 22 September 2025.

The interviews will be held on Tuesday 30 September in person at the Museum.