Learning Assistant

More about the People’s Palace and our Museum team
As a Learning Assistant you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Museums team working on the exciting transformational project of the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens.

The project will develop and create a community-led museum to become of one of the world’s most socially engaged and internationally significant local museums. With Glasgow’s social history at its heart, we will reintegrate the glasshouse and museum, to create a dynamic museum offer with new flexible space and facilities that meet audience needs. The building will be restored, will be more environmentally sustainable, and help put the east end of Glasgow more on the tourist map.

Our museums are committed to making sure people experience our world-class collections and have the chance to engage with our rich heritage. The cultural programmes we provide bring value to people’s lives. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums

The role
As a Learning Assistant you’ll be an integral part of the team by delivering and support an exciting and varied learning and engagement programme with a wide range of groups and audiences to support the transformation project.

The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as a Learning Assistant you’ll need:
• Ability to engage with and inspire a wide range of different audiences
• experience of providing information and/or delivering learning activities in an educational or community setting
• Ability to work as part of a team, and to work independently using own initiative
• Energy, creativity and enthusiasm for a delivery-focused role
• A passion for museums and learning about collections

This post is city wide however your primary location will be Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) with occasional working at the People’s Palace and other Glasgow Life Museums venues.

Our GMRC office has good links to public transport and free staff parking.
This role is working 5 days over 7, 9am to 5pm, with occasional evening work.

We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Dates: Closing date 19 January 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 27 January.

Benefits at Glasgow Life
• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• And much more!

For Fixed Term Roles - If offer is made to internal employee (Glasgow Life or Council Family), at the end of the temporary period, eligible employees, if agreed will have a right to return to a role at their substantive grade within the council family.

About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation.

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

Museum Website: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasgow/jobs?type=internal,external&page=1