The storyteller/writer will be expected to:

• Plan and deliver an exciting creative writing workshop suitable for primary school children, with an emphasis on listening to stories and stimulating ideas for writing activities back in school
• Create post-workshop resources for teachers to use before and following the visit, which can be later used as part of a literacy loans box.
• Have public liability insurance and CRB clearance
• Be willing to be videoed for marketing purposes.

Personal qualities and skills

We are looking for the following skills and experience:

• Experience of working with primary-aged school pupils and mixed family groups
• A track record of planning and delivering successful creative writing workshops and storytelling events
• Ability to make connection between the Museum, exhibition and creative writing/story-telling activities.
• Experience of creating teacher-friendly activities
• Approachable, enthusiastic and friendly personality
• A sense of discovery and passion for working within heritage environments.

To Apply

If you are interested in this post, please send: 

• Your CV
• An example of your work
• An initial outline of a workshop for a primary school group based on the information. Keep ideas simple and relate your ideas to the needs of the audience.

To Sharon Healy, Assistant Education Officer by 10 March 2015, sharon.healy@ncm.org.uk / 01924 848806