Dear GEM list members,

Please find updated details of a new Family Learning worker post at
Redbridge Museum. Apologies for re-sending this information, but due to an
internal review we are pleased to offer an increased rate of pay and, as a
consequence, a new closing date of September 12th. Further information and
an application form can be obtained by calling Charlotte Derry on 020 8708
2421.
Many thanks and apologies again, Charlotte 


Part-time Family Learning worker
Redbridge Museum Service


        Six month contract initially for 60 days work between October 2002 -
Feb 2003.

        Scale point 6 at £10.24 per hour (£19,230 per annum pro rata)

        Working hours approximately 2 days per week, but times are
negotiable. 

        Work on 2 Saturday's per month is essential.

        Based: Ilford, Essex. 

        Some out of office work will be required.

        Additional hours available for immediate start


Job description

Redbridge Museum has obtained funding from the Learning and Skills Council
and now requires a part-time Family Learning Worker to manage its "Family
Fun Saturdays" scheme.

Responsible for the management of the scheme together with the Museum
Education Officer, the worker will develop and run the Family Fun Saturdays,
be responsible for promotion, networking and for consultation with users and
local agencies. The post-holder will also be responsible for session plans,
learning assessments and monitoring and evaluation of the scheme. Once the
scheme is established, the Family Learning Worker will be responsible for
developing a Family Learning Pack for use in the Museum and at home.

The Family Fun Saturdays will be taking place every second Saturday from
October through until July 2003. The scheme is being targeted at families in
need, to families in deprived areas of the borough and families with fathers
as primary carers. The scheme will have a drop-in facility for borough
families, but it is intended that the target families will attend on a
regular basis. 

The primary aim of the scheme is to encourage and develop family learning,
supplemented by a programme of parent support workshops which will cover
parenting skills, literacy, computer skills and health and childcare issues.
Family activities will include art, craft, storytelling, performances and
trips out to other museums and local venues. Sessions will be supported by a
crèche for target families. It will be the role of the Family Learning
Worker to book and supervise freelancers and speakers, to manage these
events and to develop a negotiated curriculum with regular participants for
2003.

Redbridge Museum is looking for an enthusiastic individual, familiar with
family work and who is able to work within the requirements of further
education assessment procedures 

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Experience of planning and delivering events and activities for family
groups.

Demonstrable experience of work with adults and children in a community or
education setting.

An understanding of family learning theory and basic skills teaching.

Competent approach to planning and experience of monitoring and evaluating
learning.

An understanding of play and the needs of children of different ages.

An awareness and sensitivity to the issues surrounding the target families
and  families for whom English is a second language.

A flexible approach to organising your time and a willingness to work every
second Saturday.

Experience of commissioning freelance workers and/or trainers.

Understanding of educational assessment procedures, lesson plans and
evaluation systems, preferably in further education.


Applications

Interested applicants should contact Charlotte Derry, Education Officer, to
request an application form. Please contact her on 020 8708 2421, via email
at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask], or by writing to Charlotte Derry,
Education Officer, Redbridge Museum, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA.


Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 12th September

Interview date: Monday 16th September


Charlotte Derry
Education Officer
Redbridge Museum Service
Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford
Essex, IG1 1EA
TEL: 020 8708 2421
EMAIL: [log in to unmask]



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