We are recruiting for a Schools Coordinator for Burton Futures. Application deadline: 10am, Monday 2 Feb 2026.

We believe that all young people in Northern Devon should have free access to art and our Burton Futures programme provides bursaries to rural schools to help them meet the cost of visiting the gallery. The programme also provides professional development support to teachers and enables schools to host The Burton Art Box, a converted horse box that takes artist workshops outside of our building to hard to reach areas.

Reporting to our Learning and Engagement Manager, the Burton Futures Schools Coordinator is a new role responsible for building and developing our work with schools in Torridge and North Devon. The successful candidate will play a key part in fundraising for Burton Futures, project managing activity, building new relationships and developing schools activities with The Burton’s collection.

Job Title: Burton Futures Schools Coordinator
Contract: 15 hours a week (2 days)
Duration: 2-year contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding. There is a 3-month probationary period.
Salary: £10,800 per year (£27,000 full time equivalent)
Hours: The Burton works on a 7 day rota and the hours can be worked flexibly over the full week dependent on operational need. Some weekend and evening work may be required on a rota basis.
Responsible to: Learning and Engagement Manager
Location: The Burton at Bideford, Kingsley Road, Bideford, EX39 2QQ.
Occasional flexible/home-working is offered but the majority of the working week will be at The Burton.

Person Specification:

Potential candidates may already work in arts education or have recent experience as a teacher and be looking for a career change. Previous experience of working within a school setting is a distinct advantage but is not a requirement provided you are able to demonstrate transferable skills. You don’t need to meet all of the person specification but we are excited to meet candidates with:

  • Experience of working in a school environment, or in learning and engagement within the contemporary visual arts or museum sector.
  • Knowledge of school systems and the challenges facing the education sector.
  • Experience working with artists and/or developing creative workshops.
  • A track record of managing projects with a set budget.
  • Experience writing fundraising applications.
  • Strong relationship management skills.
  • Advanced organisational and planning skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • A flexible and collaborative approach to working as part of a team.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including
  • Excel, SharePoint, Outlook and Word

Key Dates:

If you have any questions while making your application, require this information in a different format or would like to have an informaldiscussion about the role please get in touch with Jo Jones, Company Secretary: secretary@theburton.org.

Application deadline: 10am, Monday 2 Feb 2026
In person interviews: Monday 16 February 2026


How to Apply:

Please download the full Recruitment Pack and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

The Burton at Bideford is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer who understands the benefits of diversity so that everyone – irrespective of individual identities, background, or any personal characteristics – receives fair and equal treatment in a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment.

To apply for the position, please email secretary@theburton.org with the following documents:

  • An up to date CV
  • A cover letter telling us why you are interested in this role and what you can bring to it
  • A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

If you would prefer, your cover letter can be delivered in video or audio format – no longer than 5 minutes