Education Officer

The Education Officer plays a vital role in shaping the way children and young people encounter the cathedral. The role is responsible for developing, delivering and promoting educational programmes that support the cathedral’s mission, heritage and community outreach. The role is responsible for both the formal and informal learning offer at the cathedral, and for engaging with schools across the area.
The person appointed will be employed by the Cathedral Chapter and the Line Manager for this post will be the Canon Chancellor.
The Education Officer will work with the Canon Chancellor and the expert volunteers who support this department to develop, grow and deliver the schools and formal learning offers at the cathedral. In addition, they will work with others to develop the interpretation and activities for families and children, helping them to discover the cathedral and its work.
The post of Education Officer is located within Ripon Cathedral, which is a place of Christian worship and mission within the Church of England. This is a creative and mission-led role, sitting at the heart of the cathedral’s commitment to education, outreach and discipleship. The role requires a solid understanding of, and sympathy for the Christian faith.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Education Programme Development
To develop and grow the education programme in support of the cathedral’s strategic objectives.
To grow income from school visits and projects.
To contribute actively to maintaining a healthy safeguarding culture in the cathedral.

Leadership and Management of Volunteers
Lead, recruit, manage and develop the expert team of volunteers, creating a working environment which fosters commitment, enthusiasm and confidence with a positive safeguarding culture at its heart.
Lead by example and promote team-working across the department and with the wider cathedral staff team.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff and volunteer