We are seeking an experienced Evaluator, with knowledge of arts-based learning in schools, to lead and support the evaluation of a project, New Shores,(November 2024 - July 2026). New Shores is a locally-rooted creative partnership between ARCADE, KIT Theatre, Scarborough Museums & Galleries and four Scarborough schools, delivering a programme of arts-based learning. The schools include two mainstream primary, one Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) setting, and one Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). It is a two-year programme which aims to engage approximately 1,225 children and 12 teachers through 400 sessions. The overarching theme is 'identity' and 'difference'. Fee The fee available for this contract is £5,400, inclusive of expenses and VAT. We anticipate a minimum of 18 days will be spent on the project. There is a separate budget for design and print of any reports. Timeframe The consultancy will run until the end of July 2026. We would anticipate the successful candidate starting work from November/early December 2024. An interim report is due Summer 2025 and a final report Summer 2026. Place of work Home-working although occasional work at locations in Scarborough is desirable. Find out more at www.hello-arcade.com/opportunities Essential: Previous experience of evaluating cultural learning projects, preferably in schools and/or museums. Experience of working with school settings and/or knowledge of the curriculum and current priorities and challenges in schools. Can demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and lived, learnt or practical experience of barriers to inclusion. Ability to design creative and engaging evaluation tools that are accessible to children and young people with a range of needs, abilities and backgrounds and with the potential to embed these in project activities. Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely, whether in written form, verbally or visually (we are interested in accessible and alternative formats). Can demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of good ethical practice with regards to evaluation. Current Enhanced DBS (or willing to undergo one). We do not wish to prescribe the evaluation methodology, however, there are certain tasks we would like the Evaluator to undertake including: Co-creating an evaluation framework with the partners (initial work on the evaluation framework for the mainstream primary schools can be undertaken by the Education Producer). Confirm the overarching evaluation questions. Select and/or co-create evaluation tools, liaising with the Education Producer on the timing of data gathering. Gather data from: pupils and school staff at the SEND school and PRU (including at least one visit to each site, each year); and from ARCADE, KIT and SMG. Analyse data (Year 1 and Year 2). Produce an interim report in summer 2025 with recommendations to inform Year 2. Produce a final report in summer 2026. Please include in your submission (maximum of two pages of A4 inJob Summary
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