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Subject:

Jobs in Bristol UK

From:

Katherine Hann <[log in to unmask]>

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Katherine Hann <[log in to unmask]>

Date:

Fri, 17 Sep 1999 18:17:36 +0100

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> Explore at-Bristol 
> Education and Scientific development officers
> c£20,000 Ref: ESci
> 
>  
> at-Bristol is a £97million Landmark Millennium scheme, an imaginative
> education and leisure destination in the heart of the city. It focuses on
> science, nature and art and is due to open spring 2000. Explore at-Bristol
> is a key component in the development. It is an exciting new hands-on
> science centre covering physical and life sciences. Education is core to
> its mission and it aims to reach a wide range of audiences from the very
> young to the over 60s.
> 
> 
> 
> Explore is recruiting two education and scientific development officers.
> The successful candidates will be highly motivated, energetic
> self-starters dedicated to developing the educational opportunities at
> Explore. The posts will include developing an educational programme for
> schools and managing their visits; developing science based lectures,
> workshop and demonstration activities; developing other educational
> resources including teacher and parent guides. The successful candidates
> will also work closely with Wildscreen at-Bristol and develop publications
> and events with the Marketing department. A science background, experience
> in a science centre, museum environment or a laboratory would be an
> advantage.
> 
> Closing date for application 28 September 1999
> 
> Please send an A4 sae marked Ref: as above for a job description and
> application form. Details are also available on audio tape:
> 
> at-Bristol, Deanery Road, 
> Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5DB
> Email: [log in to unmask]  www.at-bristol.org.uk
> 
> 
> 
> JOB DESCRIPTION
> 
> 
> JOB TITLE:	Education/Scientific Development Officers, Explore
> At-Bristol
> 
> REPORTS TO:	Director, Explore At-Bristol
> 
> HOURS:	Participating in a duty rota, providing cover 7 days a week
> 
> SALARY:	c. £20,000 according to qualifications and experience
> 
> RESPONSIBLE FOR:	Part-time Education staff, training floor staff and
> volunteers
> 
> 
> 
> 2 posts are being recruited.  The exact job description for each will be
> finalised when the skills of the successful candidates are known.  The
> anticipation is to appoint 2 candidates who cover the 3 core areas of
> planning and managing educational group visits, developing an events
> programme, ensuring the development of scientific content across Explore.
> The detailed job descriptions will be drawn from the set of tasks listed
> below.
> 
> Overall description of job
> 
> To develop and implement educational programmes and practices for Explore
> At-Bristol within the overall At-Bristol educational profile.
> To plan and manage educational group visits for Explore At-Bristol.
> To develop and deliver an events programme for Explore At-Bristol.
> To develop the scientific content and integrity of Explore, and find means
> to communicate it to the widest possible range of people. 
> 
> 
> Key Tasks
> 
> 1.	In association with the Explore Director, to plan and develop the
> educational programme and practices for Explore At-Bristol.
> 2.	To deliver key elements in a range of educational and scientific
> initiatives to various target audiences, including schools, young adults,
> adults and special needs and special interest groups.
> 3.	To develop a programme for educational groups (especially schools)
> and systems to manage their visits.
> 4.	To plan events programmes as part of overall At-Bristol themed
> activities, working particularly with the programmes section of the
> Marketing and Commercial Department.
> 5.	To develop a calendar of science based lectures, workshop and
> demonstration activities in conjunction with a range of key partners.
> 6.	To exploit the full potential of the exhibitions, the laboratories
> and additional Explore facilities for educational purposes.
> 7.	To propose, and assist in the development of, new exhibits and
> events and to ensure the scientific integrity of these.
> 8.	To work with a team (including IT web creators) to develop
> electronic outreach.
> 9.	To ensure adequate curriculum coverage/content for the key target
> audiences.
> 10.	To work with the Explore Director to build working links with local
> and national educational establishments and professional organisations.
> 11.	To assist the Explore Director in forging links with specialist
> scientific organisations and professional associations, both local and
> national.
> 12.	To develop a range of educational services and resources to support
> the facilities Explore offers.
> 13.	To manage the work of part-time staff, floor staff and volunteers in
> the delivery of scientific and educational programmes.
> 14.	To assist the Marketing and Commercial Department in promotional and
> fund-raising activities and the development of At-Bristol educational
> publications.
> 
> PERSON SPECIFICATION
> 
> 
> JOB TITLE:		Education/Scientific Development Officer, Explore
> At-Bristol
> 
> DEPARTMENT:	Explore
> 
> 
> 
> Qualifications:
> 
> A degree in a science related subject or a clear interest in and
> understanding of the subject.
> 
> An educational qualification is desirable.
> 
> 
> Experience and Knowledge:
> 
> A wide and general knowledge of physical and/or life sciences. 
> 
> Experience of working in a Museum, Science Centre, Laboratory or School
> environment.
> 
> Awareness of trends in local and national education initiatives.
> 
> Familiarity with Public Understanding of Science Initiatives.
> 
> Experience in the origination, design and production of high quality
> events and resources. 
> 
> Experience in working with a wide range of age groups.
> 
> Experience in writing and presenting scientific papers and/or educational
> publications.
> 
> 
> Skills
> 
> IT literate.  Excellent communicator, with good literary skills and able
> to work effectively with a range of audiences from young children to
> senior citizens.
> 
> 
> Personal Attributes
> 
> A highly motivated self-starter with a deep and personal commitment to
> formal and informal science communication and/or education.
> 
> A real interest in science and communicating it creatively to people of
> all ages.
> 
> A good team player able to build on the strengths of others.
> 
> 
> 
> Dr Katherine Hann
> Director, Explore
> at-Bristol
> Deanery Road
> Harbourside
> BRISTOL
> BS1 5DB
> t:  0117 915 7150
> f:  0117 909 9920
> email [log in to unmask]
> http://www.at-bristol.org.uk
> 
> 


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