Workshop Presenters & Performers, Generation Science


Company:	Edinburgh Science
Salary:	£538 to £618 a week
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Scotland
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are currently looking for enthusiastic Workshop Presenters and Performers to join our team for the 2027 Generation Science tour. This is a unique opportunity to travel across Scotland, inspire the next generation of scientists, and play a key role in delivering one of the country's most established and impactful science outreach programmes.

We’re looking for enthusiastic science workshop presenters and dynamic performers to deliver unforgettable science experiences in primary schools across Scotland.

In this role, you’ll:

- Spark curiosity with hands-on science workshops

- Entertain and inspire with interactive science shows

- Build your confidence in communication and presentation skills

- Gain valuable experience working with children in a fun, supportive environment

**Pay description**: Delivery: £538 – £618 per week (+ holiday pay); full-time (40 hours per week). Training: £13.45 per hour.

Work location: Training in Edinburgh. Tour throughout Scotland

Training dates: 14 December 2026 – 20 January (exact dates still to be determined)

Tour dates: Spring tour: 21 January – 25 March* / Summer tour: 5 May – 4 June 2026

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 11 October at 11:59PM

Interviews will be held between: 16 October – 21 October 2026

Selection Centre: 5 November 2026 (in person)

Note: This is a temporary fixed-term contract.

https://www.edinburghscience.co.uk/about-us/jobs-opportunities/

*There may be the possibility of other short-term contract work during our annual Festival in the weeks in-between.

At Edinburgh Science we welcome applications from all backgrounds because we believe that bringing together people with different perspectives, ideas and experiences always leads to better discussions, decisions and results

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