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St Paul's Cathedral - Learning & Engagement Officer
Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/85651/7549
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Employee
Contract Details:
Permanent
Salary/Stipend:
£35,000 per annum
Working Hours:
Full time, 35 hours per week.
Location:
London
Closing Date:
29/09/2024
Vacancy Category:
Education
Business Unit:
Diocese of London
Organizational Unit:
Cathedrals
Introduction
We are currently seeking a Learning & Engagement Officer to join our Schools and Family Learning Department in one of the most iconic buildings in the world, St Paul’s Cathedral.
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.
Main Duties
Schools
- Deliver the full Schools and Family Learning offer of educational sessions to all students under the age of 18
- Provide support and assist the Learning Coordinator as needed and conduct administration duties in their absence
- Support with the delivery of all themed visits, workshops and special events
Family
- Support delivery of the school holiday family programme throughout all school holidays, including Saturdays
- Assist with the delivery of large annual diocesan events for families and young people such as Messy Cathedral
Other
- Support the Operations Manager when required with the training of volunteers and departmental staff
- Any other appropriate duties that the line manager, senior management or Chapter may request from time-to-time
Person Specification
- 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
- Knowledge of the Christian faith and the ability to translate key themes from Christianity into engaging formal and/or informal learning activities
- Effective and clear communication skills both written and verbal
- Proven ability to prioritise, and ability to support with strategic planning
- Ability to be proactive and use personal initiative
- Ability to remain calm and work under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
