Julie Brown, Human Resources Officer at the Glasgow Science Centre, has
asked me to post this vacancy to the list. Enquiries should be directed to
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Louise
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GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Education Manager
£30,000 pa
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Science & Exhibits (Interim: Chief Exec)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure that the Glasgow Science Centre achieves its educational mission
by developing effective links with schools, universities and community
organisations.
To ensure that the relevance of the exhibits, shows, programming etc. meets
the requirements of current and forthcoming education curricula at all
times.
MAIN DUTIES
§ Develop, design, implement and manage educational programmes to meet
planned objectives
§ Budget, prepare and plan all Glasgow Science Centre educational programmes
§ Ensure programmes are relevant to the needs of the visitor and educational
establishments
§ Schedule and co-ordinate the educational programmes to ensure maximum
efficiency of resources, materials and staffing.
§ Identify, analyse and meet the needs and requirements of the teachers for
the provision of in-service training and support.
§ To contribute to the input of creative and educational knowledge into the
laboratory, theatre and discovery content and design.
§ Manage and conduct various educational advisory panels to meet the needs
of the educational establishments.
§ Manage and support Youth Board activity
§ Create facilities that encourage and maximise school visits
§ Liase with university organisations to co-ordinate and develop outreach
strategy for the West of Scotland
§ Establish and continually develop effective training programmes for
explainers/presenters
§ Continual development of all Glasgow Science Centre educational activities
§ Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Fire Regulations
SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
§ Degree qualified (Science/Teaching)
§ Minimum 5 years previous experience of developing, delivering and managing
science based learning activities
§ Knowledge of and involvement with the Science Education Community,
including Universities, EBP
Professional Institutions etc
§ Previous involvement in the development of public understanding of
science, including school science, across Scotland
§ Demonstrable skills and experience of managing people
§ Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
§ Exceptional presentation and project management skills
Enquiries and application should be directed to:
Lesley Nicol, Director of Human Resources
email: [log in to unmask]
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA
Tele: 0141 420 5010 Ext. 318
Fax: 0141 420 5011
http://www.gsc.org.uk
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Louise Simon
Information Officer
Wellcome Trust Library for the History and Understanding of Medicine
183 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7611 7316
Fax: +44 (0)020 7611 8726
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Its sole Trustee is the Wellcome Trust Limited, a company
registered in England, no. 2711000, whose registered office
is 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE.
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