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Weekday Science Explainer (part-time, 20 hours p/w)

Bracknell Forest Council

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Look Out Discovery Centre (On-Site)

Permanent, Part time

Basic DBS check required

£22,737 - £23,893 + £689 LWA FTE; Pro-rata for 20 hrs p/w £12,290 - £12,915 + £372 LWA

20 hours


What we’re looking for…

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident and reliable person to join our explainer team, who has the ability to converse with customers of all ages and backgrounds and to ensure that their visit is the best possible with the resources available. The successful candidate will enjoy working on their own but as part of a dedicated team.

What is it like working in our team…

Our team of explainers go out of their way to ensure all our visitors enjoy their visit to the hands-on science and discovery exhibition.  You will be interacting with the children and assisting them with the science activities, making their visit fun and informative as well as clean and safe. You will also greet our school bookings and present our science shows to schools and the public.

The benefits you will experience are…

  • An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).
  • Local government pension scheme.
  • Life insurance cover.
  • Staff dental and health plans.
  • Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
  • Supermarket discount.
  • The opportunity to help children engage and learn about science through play.
  • To work on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley forest.

You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…

  • Assist in the operation of exhibits, helping visitors to gain a better understanding and advising of their educational content in an informal way.
  • Be sensitive and take the initiative in caring for the needs of the visitors, including groups and individuals, in making them feel welcome.
  • Maintaining the high standards within the exhibition, always ensuring the zones look their best throughout the day with a high standard of cleanliness.
  • Develop new skills through a programme of training and development.
  • Greet our school groups and run workshops or other activities that are on offer to the visitors.

Interview date 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th October 2024. 

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. Additionally, this approach allows the recruiting manager and the team to establish connections with potential team members.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview process, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question? 

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Dean Potts - Duty Manager

Tel: 01344 354405

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please. 

 


Closing date: Thu 12/09/2024 at 23:59
Job reference: PL/24/291102
Vacancy downloads:

Weekday_Science_Explainer_20hrs_JD_PS_Sep24.pdf

Candidate_Pack_-_Place_Directorate_-_Sept_24.pdf

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