Assistant Curator, Education

Assistant Curator, Education

Serpentine Galleries Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Artform: Education
Role: Curation
Contract: Permanent
London

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

This role will work alongside the Education Curator to develop and deliver programmes with and for children, families, young people and communities and realise workshops, events, artist commissions and resources for the Serpentine Galleries Education Programme.

Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Curator, Education who is creative, collaborative and a critical thinker to work in the Education Team alongside the Education Curator. The Assistant Curator, Education will develop and deliver a range of artists' residencies, commissions, workshops, events and resources that support Serpentine's aim to connect artists and audiences by bringing art into the every day. The role requires experience of and enthusiasm for working with children, young people and families, particularly through co-production processes, an understanding of contemporary art practice, as well as proficiency with administrative and organisational tasks.

The Assistant Curator is part of the wider Programmes Team, which works together to ensure the smooth running of the Galleries as well as to promote the Serpentine as one of the leading modern and contemporary galleries internationally.

The salary is £19,282 (pro-rated to the full-time equivalent of £32,136 per annum).

This contract is for three days per week. Our normal office working hours are 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, although the jobholder will be expected, within reason, to work such hours outside these periods as are necessary for the proper fulfilment of the role.

We operate a hybrid working model, with employees attending the office 3 days per week with the option to work from home 2 days per week.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Monday, 31 August 2026. Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.

Job Requirements

Three years' relevant experience of working with children or young people aged under 18 in a cultural, education or community based setting
Understanding of innovation in and research surrounding co-production processes.
Experience of developing co-production processes.
Strong knowledge of modern and contemporary art, including social practice.
An empathetic understanding of the pressures facing children, young people and educators living in London.
Interest in anti-racist, anti-ableist and trauma-informed practice.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work flexibly and cooperatively.
Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required.

Desirable:
Experience developing publications and resources for children, young people or educators.
Experience of working with anti-racist, anti-ableist and/or trauma informed practice.
An interest in embodied creative practices.

Job Responsibilities

Deliver on-site, in-school and community-based creative workshops and artist commissions with a range of people, alongside the Education Curator and commissioned artists.

Deliver initiatives that support audience development and widen access to the Gallery.

Develop and support co-creation processes with artists, children, families and young people.

Maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders, including children, families and young people, parents and carers, educator, university and community partners.

Book internal and external venues, source and secure materials and equipment and set up workshop spaces.

Support the co-production of publications, toolkits, resources and activity packs with and for children, families, young people and educators.

Provide research support on artists, schools and community issues as required.

Support with pastoral care and hospitality for projects and workshops.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Assistant Curator, Education
  • Salary: £15k-£20k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Education
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Assistant Curator, Education

Job: Assistant Curator, Education

Organisation: Serpentine Galleries

Postcode: W2 3XA

How to Apply

Please click Apply Now and apply with your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, please address:

How your skills and experiences will bring benefit to the role;

Examples of how you have applied relevant skills and experience we are looking for in your current or previous work;

What specifically attracts you to this role and Serpentine.