Overview

Are you looking to advance your Environmental Education career?

In this role you’ll get to lead our passionate Education team and help us work towards our charity’s mission!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

As our Education Team Leader, you will lead our education team to develop, plan and deliver curriculum-linked activities that increase students’ understanding of nature and the environment. You will be accountable for the day-to-day management of the education team, providing support and advice through induction, training, teaching observation and personal reviews. Our team teaches a variety of courses in diverse outdoor teaching locations to primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities on science and geography education trips. This is an active role and will also include some hands-on teaching in the field. As this role is part of the Senior Management Team at our learning centre, your previous management experience will aid you in assisting the centre manager to ensure our centre runs smoothly and is reaching its full potential. You will also be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our learning location in the absence of our Centre Manager. Please review the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.Where you’ll be basedLocated next to Box Hill in Surrey, the Field Studies Council Juniper Hall centre has beautiful scenery and countryside surroundings yet is very easy to reach by car or public transport. Juniper Hall has two accommodation blocks and can accommodate a maximum of 130 guests. We are fortunate that our learning location has a variety of outdoor field sites in close proximity, allowing study of grassland and woodland studies, urban and rural regeneration studies, fluvial studies, freshwater ecology, and coastal management.Who We’re Looking For

You will have a degree or equivalent in an appropriate academic discipline, 5+ years relevant experience and at least 2+ years management experience. In addition to:A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are keyA natural pride in the work you produceA flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team playerA professional manner in all that you doAn empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies CouncilA committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challengesBenefits

Starting salary circa £32,045 per annumPermanent full-time contract - average 37.5 hours per week. Hours may vary during busy or quiet periods.Excellent benefits - including life assurance and a health cash planYour place of work is in a beautiful location, surrounded by nature on breaksAccommodation available in SurreyHealth and wellbeing: Health Cash Plan and 24hr Counselling HelplineDiscounts through our reward programme; opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchasesAdditional Information

We offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing learning and development opportunities. Applications will be considered on arrival and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. We want to create a world where

everyone feels connected to the environment

so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it. As an Investors in People charity, we value diverse teams with a wide range of skills and a real passion for the charity’s work. Every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision.

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