Overview

Senior Environmental Education  Tutor

Field Studies Council London, Bushy Park

£24,353 – £26,110 per annum, dependent on experience

Excellent Benefits!

37.5 hours per week / Permanent

 

Love where you work!

At the Field Studies Council we promise to get people outdoors, provide high quality learning and encourage positive wellbeing. We’re all about creating outdoor learning experiences and opportunities that inspire everyone to be curious, knowledgeable, passionate and caring about the environment.

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes.

 

What you’ll be doing

As our Senior Tutor, you will deliver ‘out of classroom learning’ activities to a wide-ranging audience in the outdoor environment and provide support and guidance for team members.

This is an active role which will include hands-on teaching in the field. Therefore, you will be comfortable to carry out duties associated with effectively managing groups in outdoor learning locations, whilst ensuring the health and safety of the group.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll have a degree or equivalent in an appropriate academic discipline, at least 2 years relevant work experience, and experience of writing and undertaking risk assessments. In addition to:

A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
A natural pride in the work you produce
A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
A professional manner in all that you do
An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges

Where you’ll be based

This role is predominately based at Bushy Park which has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). We work in partnership with The Royal Parks to deliver environmental education in Bushy Park.

The Stockyard Education Centre (TW12 2EJ) is on Hampton Court Road. It is within the Park’s office complex and is a working stockyard. The centre has two classrooms which can accommodate up to 60 learners and has access to the Nature Trail, part of Bushy Park, not normally accessible to the public.

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

 

Benefits:

Holidays – 28 days + bank holidays + a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
Pension
Sick Pay
24hr Counselling Helpline Service
Life Assurance
Health Cash Plan
Training & Development
Happy to talk flexible working!
Staff discounts
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Helen Robertson on 020 8502 8500.

 

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 20 April 2023.

 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

 

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council London: Bushy Park in week commencing 24 April 2023.

 

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone and/or email.