Science Learning Officer

Mary Rose Trust, Portsmouth

The Mary Rose Trust is responsible for the care of the only recovered 16th Century warship, the Mary Rose, and her unique collection of 19,000 artefacts. A state-of-the-art new museum in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard will open late this year. It will represent the very best in 21st Century architecture and construction and provide a beautiful and secure environment for the finest collection of 16th Century artefacts in the world.

We are creating the new post of Science Learning Officer to join our learning team and be responsible for the content and delivery of our science learning programmes. These specifically relate to the Mary Rose and the ongoing conservation of the ship and artefacts, and are delivered to a range of ages from primary to A level students.

You will be responsible for delivering Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in the new state-of-the-art teaching laboratory in the new museum and in other venues as part of our outreach programme.

This will involve both formal and informal teaching, assisted by a team of volunteers and interns.

You will have a degree in science and knowledge of current STEM educational practice. Experience of teaching STEM within a school or museum is also essential.

For full job description and details please contact Sally Tyrrell, HR Manager (s.tyrrell@maryrose.org) or 023 9275 0521. Applications should be made in writing, including full CV and two referees, to be returned by Friday, 11 May 2012. Interviews will be held at the Trust week commencing 21 May 2012.
Further information on the project can be found via www.maryrose.org.

Salary: £22,000 - 24,000

closing: 11th May 2012 Interviews: 21st May 2012
Contact email:
Phone: 02392 750521