BRIAN SCHOLES
BIRMINGHAM,UK
Summary
Innovative and dedicated museum educator with 40 years’ experience working with children and young people. Committed to using original works of art and historical objects to inspire, enthuse and inform. Skilled in developing and delivering high quality programmes and activities that encourage visitors to be creative and to have fun in their learning journey.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
40
40
years of professional experience
Work history
Learning Coordinator for Schools
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Coventry
10.2012 - 03.2026
Freelance Museum and Gallery Educator (Schools)
Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery
01.2010 - 10.2012
Education Officer
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Birmingham
10.1999 - 12.2009
Supply Teacher (Art)
Manchester, Oldham and Stockport Education Authorities
09.1996 - 07.1998
Art & Design Teacher (VSO)
Mai Habar Vocational Training Centre for the Disabled
09.1995 - 07.1996
Art & Design Teacher
Abraham Moss High School
Manchester
09.1986 - 08.1995
Education
MA - Heritage Studies
University of Salford
09.1998 - 07.1999
PGCE - Secondary Education - Art
Manchester Polytechnic
09.1985 - 07.1986
BA Hons - Creative Arts (2/1)
Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic
09.1982 - 07.1985
Skills
Museum Educator (1999-2026)
- Developing and delivering gallery workshops for schools and home educated children
- Developing and delivering outreach sessions in schools
- Delivering Arts Award
- Delivering Articulation Discovery Days and hosting Midlands regional finals
- Delivering talks and presentations to a variety of adult audiences, including refugees and people with dementia
- Delivering family and community engagement activities
- Organising and delivering teacher INSETs
- Collaboratively with other departments, eg Exhibitions, Media, Marketing
- Organising gallery displays of children’s artwork
- Producing resources including gallery interpretation, guides and trails
- Ordering materials and equipment
- General admin including bookings, record-keeping and budget management
- Managing freelancers, volunteers and work experience placements
Teacher (1986-1998)
- Teaching art across the age and ability range including GCSE and A-level
- Developing schemes of work relating to National Curriculum objectives
- Form tutor responsibility/ pastoral care
- Forming and maintaining links with local art galleries and museums
- Assessing GCSE art coursework in school and as an external moderator
- Teaching and mentoring disabled adults affected by war (Eritrea)
Timeline
Learning Coordinator for Schools
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
10.2012 - 03.2026
Freelance Museum and Gallery Educator (Schools)
Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery
01.2010 - 10.2012
Education Officer
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
10.1999 - 12.2009
MA - Heritage Studies
University of Salford
09.1998 - 07.1999
Supply Teacher (Art)
Manchester, Oldham and Stockport Education Authorities
09.1996 - 07.1998
Art & Design Teacher (VSO)
Mai Habar Vocational Training Centre for the Disabled
09.1995 - 07.1996
Art & Design Teacher
Abraham Moss High School
09.1986 - 08.1995
PGCE - Secondary Education - Art
Manchester Polytechnic
09.1985 - 07.1986
BA Hons - Creative Arts (2/1)
Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic
09.1982 - 07.1985