Inspirer (Science Communicator) - Winchester, United Kingdom - Winchester Science Centre

Winchester Science Centre

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Winchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Could you see yourself as a passionate, inspirational science communicator? Would you like get to involved in delivering fun, accessible and immersive public and education programmes?

We are looking for a capable and adaptable Inspirer to join our fun and friendly team here at Wonderseekers, the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre.

In this unique and exciting role, you'll be at the front line of our Charity delivering our already successful science engagement programme to a range of audiences.

Enjoy flexibility, fun and family friendly values as part of every day working.

Our established Inspirer role has proven to be career-defining for many over the years, who have since gone on to progress their career within science engagement or teaching in many highly reputable organisations.

Deadline:16th January 9am with interviews to be held the following week

When you are ready to apply, please click to go to our recruitment portal.

We can't wait to hear from you

Salary:
£19,400 per annum (to be reviewed in April 2023).

Contract:
Minimum 1 year fixed term (if/when a permanent contract becomes available we will confirm ASAP).

Work Pattern:
A flexible working pattern will be required, which will include weekdays and weekends.

Inspirers usually work 9am to 5pm, on a 5 in 7 day rota available at least a month in advance.

We adapt the rota to suit individual circumstances, holiday etc as much as possible, provided the offer is fully staffed.

Some time off in lieu and overtime may be available for specific events and training.

Annual leave:25 days plus bank holidays FTE. You can even buy or sell leave. Please note, the post-holder is expected to work some bank and public holidays

Line manager:
Curiosity Officer

Why work for us? Working at our Charity offers a truly unique and rewarding experience. Our people are what make our charity a success, so in return we offer many benefits focusing on health, wellbeing, fun and work life-balance. Please see the applicant pack for a full break down of all the staff benefits available to you - we promise you'll be impressed

The Role

To deliver inspiring content to school and public audiences both inhouse and in schools/other venues
To support the wider team and Centre with any school/public related events and activities

Purpose
At the front line of the organisation, lnspirers directly deliver our core charitable aim of sparking curiosity.

These roles are the explainers, guiding visitors through a universe of possibilities and being enthusiastic rolemodels who may lead to a lifetime of discovery.

Delivery is core to the role and lnspirers can expect to spend the majority of their time interacting with audiencesof all ages and abilities, delivering live science shows in the Science Theatre, wowing audiences with live demosin Science Live, guiding students through the Ultimate STEM School Trip, exploring the universe in our state-of-the-art accessible Planetarium, supporting families with ecological activities in Bio:Space and roaming the Centreto explain the science behind exhibits.

lnspirers will also deliver our outreach workshops to schools and groups,including our mobile planetarium.

No two days are the same, with lnspirers donning lab coats to explosively demonstrate energy transfer one day,presenting a show to over 100 people, cleaning or organising classroom spaces or researching exciting contentfor a new topic the next day.

lnspirers work directly with Curiosity Officers to develop our outstanding people-ledexperiences.

Situated in the STEM department, the role is line managed by one of the Curiosity Officers, while instruction andsupervision will also come from the rest of the Officer team or other STEM department managers.

Key responsibilities

Delivery work

Deliver our range of exciting workshops and science shows linked to a wide range of the curriculum, with afocus on problembased learning to students (predominantly KS1 to KS3)
Deliver our inspiring outreach offer in schools including the mobile planetarium
Deliver live science shows, live planetarium shows, live science and activities in Bio:Space at weekends andduring school holidays
Work with low level explosives, high voltage equipment, living invertebrates and other dramatic tools (fulltraining will be provided)
Set up/pack down and present public planetarium shows aimed at families with children aged four and over,and other audiences as required
Present as suggested by wider team and within the lesson plan/framework for each session, ensuringaccurate scientific information is given and that language is appropriate and inclusive
Ensure sessions are set up as early as possible, start and end on time, and that the space is reset promptly toallow the continuation of programmes
Be available to occasionally answer questions after the session, being careful to give accurate and up to dateinformation, with confidence to say '