Key Tasks for Which the Postholder Will Be Responsible

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
EDUCATION & LEISURE SERVICES
JOB OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT:
/ Education & Leisure / SECTION: / Arts & Museums
POST TITLE: / Education Worker / POST ID:
GRADE: / GRG / LOCATION: / Paisley Museum & Art Galleries
REPORTING TO: / Cultural Development Officer
PRINCIPAL ROLE:
The Education Worker will conceive and deliver activities across a range of art forms which will stimulate and support learning in young people of all ages and abilities within Renfrewshire Arts & Museum venues.

Key tasks for which the postholder will be responsible:

· To adhere to the Council’s commitment to Health and Safety and supporting employee attendance.

This description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibilities associated with this job.

It is not exhaustive and the job holder will be required to undertake other duties and

responsibilities commensurate with the grade.

General / Ÿ  To work as part of the Arts & Museums team.
Ÿ  To contribute to the service planning and performance management processes and assist in the development of services to customers by contributing to the improvement of the services policies & procedures.
Ÿ  To contribute to retaining Charter Mark and other quality management processes.
Ÿ  To ensure that the principles of equality are an integral part of the delivery of services.
Ÿ  To help to achieve Best Value
Ÿ  To work with other services in education and leisure services; other council departments; and partners.
Ÿ  To work within the council’s policies, including the Code Of Conduct for staff.
Specific / Ÿ  To implement education programmes to achieve the highest standards of compliance with Health and Safety legislation, Child protection legislation, the Data Protection Act and other regulations.
Ÿ  To conceive, plan and deliver educational activities, events and programmes within Arts & Museums service venues targeted towards the needs of young people.
Ÿ  To work with colleagues (including teachers) to facilitate learning opportunities which support young peoples participation in Cultural Activities and support A Curriculum for Excellence.
Ÿ  To work actively with stakeholders, including teachers, school Extended Support Teams, colleagues with ELS, the wider community and other local and national partners to ensure the successful implementation of cultural programmes.
Ÿ  Contribute to the regular monitoring, self evaluation and reporting of cultural activities.
Ÿ  To contribute to the development of external funding bids.
Ÿ  To contribute to the interpretation and development of Renfrewshire Arts & Museums cultural resources for the benefit of young people.
Ÿ  To support the development and implementation of Renfrewshire Councils Cultural Strategy.