Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Education Development Officer to design, develop, and deliver educational programmes that connect visitors with wildlife, conservation, rural life, and the natural environment. The successful candidate will work with schools, specialist interest groups, local communities, and affinity groups to create meaningful learning experiences using our outdoor classroom, roundhouse, and nature reserve.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outgoing and entrepreneurial individual to shape a new area of our provision, helping to establish a financially self-sustaining educational programme that can grow in scope and impact.
Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver engaging, inclusive educational sessions in conservation, wildlife, natural history, and rural studies for a wide range of audiences.
* Liaise with schools, affinity groups, local community organisations, and specialist interest groups to build partnerships and coordinate visits.
* Use and care for the outdoor classroom/roundhouse and the wider site, including the education centre and nature reserve.
* Create bespoke programmes linked to curriculum and learner needs, including formal and informal learning opportunities.
* Collaborate with the care farm and tea room teams to integrate educational opportunities across the site.
* Monitor and evaluate the impact of educational activities, adapting delivery as required.
* Promote the education programme to grow participation and revenue, helping the provision become self-sustaining.
* Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and inclusion practices are followed at all times.
* Represent Wildgoose Rural Training positively in the local community and wider sector.
Requirements
* Essential:
* Experience in educational delivery, planning, and engagement across diverse audiences.
Desirable:
* A teaching or training qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 3 Award in Education and Training, Forest School Leader).
* Experience working on a care farm, in outdoor learning environments, or with land-based studies.
* Experience developing community or educational partnerships.
* Knowledge and practical experience in wildlife, conservation, and the natural environment.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
* Self-starter with initiative and drive to develop a new educational and community engagement programme.
* Flexible, with the ability to work weekends and adapt to different audience needs.
* Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
* No criminal convictions preventing work with young people or vulnerable adults.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person