Our learning programmes connect with schools and colleges, young people, families, and a range of community groups across the city and beyond. As Play and Learn Facilitator you will be instrumental in the delivery of our Families programme, drawing on our seasonal exhibition programme and responding to local needs and interest. We have a programme of in person activity throughout the year, where we create immersive environments for families to play and create. If you would like to know more about this role and our team or our organisation, we will be hosting an informal online information session on 13 October at Midday. You will meet some of our team who will provide more information and answer your questions. This session does not form part of the selection process, and we want you to feel at ease so you can participate as much or as little as you wish and choose whether you have your camera on. The session will be captioned and have a chat function too and we can adapt it to fit with you. If you would like to book on to the session, please complete the form on our website by 12 October after which time you will receive a Teams link. To find out more, and to book on to our information session, please visit our website: https://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/about/work-with-us/#play-learn-facilitator-oct26 We actively encourage applications from people whose perspectives and experiences are currently under-represented on our team; people who identify as disabled, people from ethnically diverse cultural backgrounds and people from working class / lower socio-economic backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer. We aim to offer interviews to candidates with a disability or long-term condition who fully meet the criteria for the role. Knowledge and Experience Skills and Abilities Develop and deliver activities for families collaboratively as a team and with the Families Programme Manager. Research our exhibitions and programmes as points of connection and exchange to support activity and session development. Contribute and support the development and delivery of accessible, inclusive, welcoming, safe environments and activities. Carry out the set up and takedown of activity spaces, including furniture and audio-visual equipment. Facilitate Play & Learn sessions for families, supporting participants to positively engage. Communicate key ideas and themes with participants in an accessible and meaningful way. Manage allocated resources and consider their environmental impact. Support the Families Programme Manager with monitoring and evaluation, documentation and dissemination, including the use of creative methods and shared reflection with our participants and staff. To apply, please visit our website to download the job description and application form which should be emailed to [email protected]. Deadline Mon 2 Nov 2026 10amJob Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
A knowledge of and commitment to participation and engagement work with children and families.
An enthusiasm for the arts and their social value, and an interest in contemporary art.
Understanding of safeguarding issues, with a willingness to undertake training and DBS checks, as appropriate.
Demonstrable ability to work in an engagement role with children and families.
An awareness of and commitment to meeting the needs of families who have a wide range of identities and experiences
An ability to develop responsive and enabling approaches to meet the needs of families
Effective communicator, able to find points of connection and nurture creativity with a wide range of families
Able to assist and plan activity with others in a spirit of co-learning and mutual support.Job Responsibilities
How to Apply
Alternatively, please contact our People team on 0115 948 9750 or email [email protected] to receive our application pack in large print or a different format.