At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging learning sessions to schools, often in role and period costume.
- Company: Join Stockport Museums, which operates historic venues like Stockport Air Raid Shelters and Staircase House.
- Benefits: Enjoy a real living wage, fair working conditions, and opportunities for staff engagement.
- Other info: Part-time role, 16.5 hours per week, during term time only.
- Why this job: Work at four amazing sites and share history with school children across Greater Manchester.
- Qualifications: Seeking experienced and creative individuals who enjoy working with children.
The predicted salary is between 25583 - 25989 £ per year.
Scale 3 (£25,583 - £25,989 pro rata) actual salary £9758.26 - £9913.07
16.5 Hours, Part Time. 9am 3pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Permanent, Term Time Only
Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Stockport Museum, Staircase House, Hat Works.
Application Deadline: 25th June 2026 11:59pm
Shortlisting Date: 30th June 2026
Interview Dates: 7th, 8th and 9th July
Interview Type: In-Person
Your Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our learning team, working as a Museum Assistant in our historic venues to deliver engaging learning sessions. The main responsibilities of the role are to deliver learning sessions to schools, often in role and in period costume. Post holders will also be required to assist with setting up for sessions, preparing and maintaining resources and undertaking admin duties. You will deliver a variety of learning sessions across our sites including ‘Evacuees Experience’, ‘Fantastic Hats’ and ‘Great Fire of London’.
About You
We are seeking experienced and creative people to join our team and help our service maintain its excellent reputation. We are looking for candidates who enjoy working with children and sharing history with them.
About Us
Stockport Museums operate Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Bramall Hall, Hat Works, Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery, Staircase House and Stockport Museum. This role provides the chance to work regularly at four of these amazing sites and share them with school children from all over Greater Manchester and beyond. Stockport Council is committed to creating opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. We are a good place to work – our Good Employment Charter commitment includes a real living wage, fair and flexible working conditions and staff engagement forums. We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage. The Council welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We value diversity and an inclusive workforce culture. All applicants have a chance to contribute and grow.
If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Amy Whitehead at amy.whitehead@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify. Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.
Museums Assistant - Learning in Stockport employer: Stockport Council
Stockport Museums offers a unique opportunity to work at historic sites like Bramall Hall and Hat Works. The council is committed to employee wellbeing, providing a real living wage and flexible working conditions. Join a diverse team dedicated to creating engaging learning experiences for children.
