Education Officer - Dinosaur Isle Museum

Job Posted: 20 December 2024

• Contract Term: Fixed Term
• Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Grade 8, £29,884.00 to £32,654.00 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £9,086.35 to £9,928.58)
• Industries: Education

15 hours per week (over 39 weeks per year)

Fixed-Term until 30/09/2025 

Dinosaur Isle Museum, Sandown is home to the Island’s world-renown fossil collection, including many new types of dinosaurs discovered here on the Isle of Wight.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team as Temporary Part Time Education Officer. The successful candidate will manage, and lead delivery of the museum’s schools and public engagement offer and be pivotal in developing innovative ways to interpret the collections to diverse audiences.

We welcome applicants with experience in both formal and informal teaching using collections, in museums, classrooms and in the field. Knowledge of the national curriculum and safeguarding, along with the ability to recognise and interpret geological objects, and experience of fieldwork is what we are looking for to join our team. Possession of a recognised teaching qualification would be an advantage.

The role is the equivalent of 15 hours per week spread over the year and will involve weekend working and duty management as required.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Martin Munt at 01983 404344 or email [email protected]; alternatively Sue Wilkins at [email protected]

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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