"Museum Educator: Early years & Schools (Part Time)"

University of Cambridge - Fitzwilliam Museum

Location:	Cambridge
Salary:	£33,951 to £39,906 pro rata
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Permanent
Placed On:	23rd January 2026
Closes:	22nd February 2026
Job Ref:	DA48587

The Fitzwilliam Museum: Opening up the past to transform our futures.

As the principal museum of the University of Cambridge and the largest cultural venue in the region, The Fitzwilliam Museum acts as a crucial bridge between the University, the City and the rest of the world, and has an international reputation for extraordinary research, world class exhibitions, award-winning public programmes and significant collections spanning many cultures and centuries. The Hamilton Kerr Institute (HKI) is one of the world's leading centres for teaching and research in conservation and heritage science.

We are seeking an Early Years & Schools Museum Educator to support the development and delivery of programmes for babies, toddlers and school age young people. The post holder will work across museum galleries, dedicated learning spaces and community settings in Cambridgeshire to deliver child led, discussion based sessions that use the collections to promote creative exploration and critical thinking.

The role involves collaborating with teachers, external specialists, artists, families and colleagues to design and prepare innovative sessions aligned with agreed learning outcomes. The post holder will contribute to evaluation processes, using established methodologies to evidence impact and support continuous improvement of the programme.

This position plays a key part in advancing the Museum’s vision and contributes to the four pillars of its Learning and Public Programme: Creating Opportunity, Society and Identity, Health and Wellbeing, and Environment.

To help support our staff to thrive both professionally and personally, we have adopted a system of hybrid working, meaning staff are empowered to split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a security check and a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 22nd February 2026

Interviews for the role will be held: week commencing: Thursday 5th March 2026

Please quote reference DA48587 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.