Head of Learning

Head of Learning

The Story Museum Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Teaching
Contract: Permanent
South East

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Do you have a passion for storytelling? If you’re a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, and a passion for stories and their transformative impact on young lives, please apply.

Job Description

Main purpose of the role

1. Strategic Programme Leadership: lead the development and delivery of the 26-29 Learning Strategy linked closely to the museum's strategic objectives
2. Leading the Learning team: Lead the work of the Learning team to deliver effective, high quality and sustainable work with schools, achieving annual trading company financial targets, to contribute towards the Museum's charitable objectives and overall sustainability.
3. Learning throughout the museum: Collaborate with the Creative Programme Team to inform the development of The Story Museum's wider programme of exhibitions, events and participation projects, supporting informal learning, creativity and engagement across the museum's activities.
4. Planning and Development: Develop learning assets and overall approach, within educational settings, the Museum and offsite settings. Seek and manage opportunities and partnerships to share this work with the wider education, cultural and heritage sectors, our local authority, relevant funders and project deliverers.
5. Senior Management: Play an active role as a Senior Manager, developing the Museum's overall policy, strategy and financial planning and promote effective management across departments.

Job Requirements

Please refer to Recruitment Pack on the website

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to Recruitment Pack on the website

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Learning
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    South East
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Job: Head of Learning

Job: Head of Learning

Organisation: The Story Museum

Postcode: OX1 1BP

How to Apply

Please refer to Recruitment Pack on the website
https://Vacancies | About Us | The Story Museum