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Informal Learning Coordinator, The New Art Gallery Walsall

  •  West Midlands
  •  Â£30k-40k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes November 10, 2025
  •  Alex Jolly
  •  alex.jolly@walsall.gov.uk
  • #Visual arts

Description

Job Summary

To coordinate and develop the informal learning programmes.

Job Description

To coordinate and develop the informal learning programmes at The New Art Gallery Walsall, and to facilitate rich, meaningful, exciting and inspiring learning experiences for children, families and adults.

This post is based at The New Art Gallery Walsall and requires on-site working. Friday working is essential. Other working days are negotiable. Occasional weekend working is required.

Please note this position is for 24 hours work per week.

Job Requirements

To be successful, you will have:

  • An excellent knowledge of 2D and 3D art mediums, processes and techniques.

  • The ability to communicate verbally with children and adults of all ages.

  • The ability to adapt language and behaviours with different audiences, as appropriate.

  • Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to demonstrate excellent written communication skills.

  • A good working understanding of Microsoft Office programmes including Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams.

  • An excellent knowledge of, and demonstrable interest in learning in museums, galleries and/or equivalent arts and cultural context.

  • Some experience of coordinating or facilitating education programmes or learning experiences for children and young people in a museum, gallery or cultural context.

  • Some experience leading practical workshops for children, young people or adults.

  • Some experience giving talks or presentations on collections, exhibitions etc.

Job Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

  • To coordinate the artist-led, weekly Sunday Art Club.

  • To coordinate the Gallery's core family workshops: Baby & Me, Mini Makers, Wednesdays For All and Young Masters.

  • To promote and deliver children's birthday parties.

  • To coordinate the Gallery's annual World Book Day celebration, liaising with partner organisations.
  • To facilitate workshops for children with PMLD and complex support needs in collaboration with partner organisations.
  • To lead quarterly prep days with freelance artist educators to plan family programmes of workshops and events.
  • To compile copy and images for the quarterly family leaflet and liaise with the graphic designer on its development; proofing drafts and signing off.
  • To liaise with Gallery staff in advance of visits and at morning briefings to ensure clear understanding of workshop and event requirements.
  • To coordinate the set-up and clear-away of activity rooms for workshops and events.

How to Apply

Apply via the link provided.

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