Learning and Engagement Officer (SEN) The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story - the people who shape it and its place in our lives. We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence. The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy. The postholder will deliver daily programmed activities for schools (onsite, online and occasionally offsite), and there will be opportunities to work with families and other Museum audiences. In addition to delivering workshops for schools in a lively and imaginative way, the post holder will develop activities, resources, events and experiences which enable a wide range of learners to access and enjoy the Museum. There is a requirement to work occasional weekends, bank holidays and evenings as necessary. The post is based at the London site but work at all Museum sites (London, Cosford and Stafford) and at outreach venues may be required. Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering formal or informal learning activities Experience of working with children Excellent verbal and written communication, and presentation skills Experience of developing accessible learning activities for SEN audiences Knowledge of current H&S regulation including Safeguarding Knowledge of / interest in the history and current role of the RAF Knowledge of the educational context in which museum learning takes place in the UK Knowledge of developments in and the potential of digital and online learning Excellent Microsoft Office software skills Deliver daily programmed activities encompassing both formal and informal learning Develop Learning and Engagement (L&E) activities and resources for both formal and informal learners of all ages and abilities Ensure administration and organisation of all L&E activities is developed and delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget Lead on Museum-initiated or partner events as required Lead on term-time provision for the under-fives 3 Support the development and delivery of a high standard of visitor experience Be fully active in the research, development and delivery of all elements of Learning and Engagement activities on site, offsite and online. This will include public demonstrations and presentations, class facilitation and tours Lead on Special Educational Needs (SEN) related activities whilst fully participating in all other areas of the teams' work To apply: • Please download the full job description on our website at: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/learning-and-engagement-officer-sen/ • Please click on the following link to apply for this role. You will be taken to our applicant tracking system- https://royalairforcemuseum.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=501195e1-e252-4ca6-8a5c-7c945f67fcca • Closing date for applications: 31 July 2025 • Interviews will take place on: 12 August 2025Job Summary
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London
ÂŁ32,480.03 per annum
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