Plan your lessons using field sites within Shropshire and inspire your students to care about nature!
Love where you work!
Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.
We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.
What you’ll be doing
This role will see you working with primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities to deliver curriculum-linked activities that will increase students understanding of nature and the environment.
Your day to day will include developing, planning, and delivering courses in outdoor teaching sites to students on science and geography school trips. This will involve leading groups of all abilities in the local environment, ensuring you always have the health and safety of the group in mind.
When you are not working in the field, you will also be happy to contribute to other aspects of working in a busy education centre. This is a very active role, some weeks will be long and tiring, but our tutors find this work very rewarding, and we promise you will too!
Please refer to the vacancy pack on our website for full details of the responsibilities of the role.
Where you’ll be based
Field Studies Council Preston Montford opened as an outdoor education centre in 1957. Since then, it has been developed a reputation for high quality learning in Biology and Geography for the widest range of learners, from pre-school to master’s level.
Our learning centre is situated in the heart of Shropshire on the banks of the River Severn with views into Wales. The 12-hectare estate is managed to provide a rich range of habitats, including ponds, a wildflower meadow, ancient orchard, the remains of a walled garden and even a Bee hotel!
Who we’re looking for
You will have a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and some previous experience of teaching or tutoring. You will also be confident with producing and preparing various learning resources. In addition, you will have:
Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.
* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
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Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance, pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email Arran Holdsworth (Centre Manager) at a.holdsworth@field-studies-council.org
The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 6th December 2024
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 Preston Montford on 11th December 2024
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
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