As a Learning Facilitator, you will be support the successful delivery of our creative learning programmes, sharing Harewood’s unique stories, collections and green spaces through informal and formal learning opportunities that inspire young minds and encourage playful discovery.

JOB SUMMARY

Working closely with the Learning and Engagement Officer, you will help realise our ambitious and exciting plans through your hands-on approach to session planning and delivery. The role offers the exciting opportunity to assist with the development and delivery of a brand new, seamless and innovative learning programme that is sector-leading and unique to Harewood, rooted in our collections. The programme will offer rich learning experiences that are underpinned with rigour and definable learning outcomes, whilst bringing the national curriculum to life.

In this post, you will assist with the development and delivery of a variety of facilitated sessions and self-led resources for a wide range of learners (EYFS to adult), with a particular focus on school and family audiences. Our workshops incorporate various approaches to learning including, but not limited to, object handling, storytelling, role play, process drama and demonstrations. You will therefore need to be an adaptive communicator and committed to continuous professional development.

You should have experience working with a wide range of audiences and programming learning activities that connect and engage them. You should be passionate about creating and sharing our learning programmes and vision with a diverse public and advocating learning across all HHT activities. The successful candidate will have some experience of delivering programmes for formal and informal learning audiences, and will be an enthusiastic learner too!

 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

  • To deliver outstanding, creative and dynamic learning sessions to school audiences as part of our formal learning programme
  • To support the delivery and development of informal learning programmes for families and other learners
  • To embed equality, diversity and inclusion throughout all learning activities; actively seeking opportunities to provide diverse perspectives and increase participation by under-represented groups in the heritage sector
  • To undertake specific learning projects, including outreach and off-site work, as directed
  • To support volunteers, placement students, etc., as directed
  • To provide safe and secure working practices in all activities, always considering the safety of learners, staff and volunteers and the security of learning resources

KEY RESULTS AREAS

Programme Development + Delivery

  • Work collaboratively with the Learning and Engagement Officer and other Learning Facilitators to devise content for schools, families and other learners, bringing creativity, knowledge and skills into the Learning programme as part of a team.
  • Encourage and facilitate high-quality learning which is discovery-based and experiential, enabling children to follow their interests and creativity and capitalize on the unique environments at Harewood.
  • Be responsive and flexible in delivering planned sessions so they are consistent and of high quality whilst also being responsive to the ages and needs of a particular group, changes in weather and seasons and other factors that require flexibility.
  • Deliver outdoor learning experiences and sessions in historic and dedicated learning spaces; to make the best and most effective use of these unique spaces.
  • Develop good rapport, give clear instructions, and be a friendly, kind and engaging role model for learners visiting Harewood.
  • Impart knowledge of Harewood’s Collections and inspire learners through sharing knowledge of our Collections in an engaging, accessible way.
  • Working with the Learning and Engagement Officer to ensure accessibility and inclusivity within sessions (including intellectual, physical and cultural)
  • Be reflective and embrace constructive feedback and sharing of ideas for improvements; agree to observation and feedback from the Learning and Engagement Officer in order to maintain the highest quality of delivery.

Session Management + Administration

  • Set up and prepare for a session so it is well-prepared and ready to start on time; clear away at the end of the session, leaving spaces clear and tidy.
  • Inform the Learning and Engagement Officer with regards to the replenishment of materials and equipment as needed and liaise with the Learning and Engagement Officer regarding any other materials or resources that could enhance the programme.
  • Liaise with the Learning and Engagement Officer to ensure health & safety, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, security and emergency procedures are followed and deliver sessions against written risk assessments.
  • Undergo a satisfactory DBS Check in accordance with the responsibility of the role.

General Responsibilities

  • Actively contribute to the successful achievement of departmental and charity-wide goals.
  • Adhere to all Harewood House Trust policies and procedures
  • Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested

Special Considerations

The Learning Facilitator will often be required to work outdoors in different weather conditions, walking to different areas of the site within a session. It is a physically demanding role, often involving carrying resources and equipment, moving furniture etc.