THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY
About the role
You will develop, coordinate and deliver engaging object-based teaching and learning programmes for primary, secondary and SEND school groups, further education students, teacher training students and work experience participants. Working closely with your job share partner, you will bring a particular specialism in art-making, using creative practice to connect learners with the Ashmolean’s collections and research.
You will design and deliver practical workshops, contribute to the development of new learning resources, build relationships with schools and educational partners, evaluate programme impact, and support the delivery of the Ashmolean’s Formal Learning Strategy. The role also includes line management responsibilities, collaboration across the Museum and University, and contributing to wider audience development and engagement initiatives.
This is a part-time, fixed-term contract covering a period of maternity leave, from September 2026 until September 2027. You will be working 21 hours per week (0.56 FTE) on Mondays, Tuesdays and one other day of your choice to be agreed, 09:00 – 17:00. This role will be based in the office during term times, including occasional 3-4 weekend days per year. This role offers the possibility to work from home 1-2 days per week during state school holidays, depending on programming needs.
Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to regulated activity involving children.
About You
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and will hold a PGCE, equivalent teacher training qualification, or significant experience of whole-class teaching in museums and UK schools. You will have experience planning and delivering high-quality learning programmes and resources for school and large group audiences, with an understanding of object-based learning and the use of museum collections within education.
You will have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with students, teachers, colleagues and external stakeholders. You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure, while maintaining a positive and collaborative approach.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Diversity
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at
[email protected].
How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Both documents must be submitted to be considered.
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Melanie Rowntree, Head of Schools and University Engagement, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (
[email protected]). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (
[email protected]).
Please discuss secondments with your line manager in the first instance, as you must have their agreement that you can be released for a secondment before you submit an application: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/secondments
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Monday 6th July 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 31st July 2026.
- An automatic annual increment each year will be paid up to (and not including) the discretionary range within the University of Oxford’s grade 6 salary scale.
