Families Learning Coordinator

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our enthusiastic and dedicated Learning and Engagement team to support our family and early years programme.

If you have proven experience of developing and coordinating programmes for families with excellent communication and organisational skills, we want to hear from you.

The families and early years programme aims to connect families with art and creativity through artist-led workshops and resources to help guide family visits as well as working with partners and external organisations. Our partnership work focuses on breaking down barriers to engage with the Galleries. It includes working with organisations who provide opportunities for families experiencing disadvantage and inequality.

Ideally you will also have previous experience of working with families, ideally in galleries or museums, and have a creative and practical approach to learning and engagement programmes. You’ll work closely with the Families & Early Years Programme Coordinator and be part of a close-knit team in which mutual respect and excellent communication skills are essential.

During term time the working day must be on a Friday to deliver our Family Fridays programme.

The difference you’ll make

As the Families Learning Coordinator, you will deliver key strands of the family programme. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Learning and Engagement you will:

-Coordinate and deliver our weekly Family Friday programme during school term-time.
-Co-deliver the six-week summer family programme in July and August as well as the other holiday programmes in October, February and Easter.
-Monitor, evaluate and document the programme and resources.  
-Undertake administration relating to the post, including collating feedback, statistics, budgets, purchase orders.  

Who we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:

-Experience of delivering creative learning opportunities for families and early years including those with specific access requirements.
-Experience of welcoming and engaging with families.
-Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 
-Budget management experience.
-Effective organisational skills and ability to prioritise work. 
-Ability to work on own initiative and solve problems. 
-Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holiday periods, as learning programmes require.

It would also be great if you have:
-A broad-ranging knowledge of the National Galleries of Scotland’s collections.
-Experience of working with artists.

Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 11 May 2026.

Museum Website: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/careers