Banham Zoological Gardens
Closing date for applications: 30th Apr 2026
Contact: Marion Bartlett (marion.bartlett@zsea.org)
Sector: Education | Type: Paid Contract | Salary: 24,960
About The Role
This exciting role involves working in a small team to deliver the formal education programme (onsite, outreach and online sessions), but also assist with live presentations, animal talks, experiences and holiday clubs. You will also assist in the upkeep of the Discovery Centre to ensure it is clean, welcoming and accessible to all audiences and carry out animal husbandry with the Discovery Centre reptiles and invertebrates. This role is full time and permanent.
Main Responsibilities Include
* Planning, producing and delivering a range of formal education sessions for EYFS to FE/HE level, based around the National Curriculum and ZSEA’s conservation messages. These sessions may be onsite, online or outreach.
* Planning, producing and delivering a range of activities for specific groups such as summer clubs, SEND days etc.
* Devising, writing and continually upgrading the educational resources for use by schools, home educators and the general public.
* Delivering informal education activities such as animal talks, animal experiences and "Toby Investigates…" presentations.
* Providing excellent animal husbandry and care for the reptiles and invertebrates in the Discovery Centre.
* Working collaboratively across the organisation ensuring the smooth delivery of the day-to-day visitor activities.
If successful in this role you will be working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days and, due to the nature of the business, this involves weekend and bank holiday working.
About You
The successful candidate will have / be…
* A degree level qualification in order to teach science at all levels.
* Experience in the education sector desirable
* Knowledge of the National Curriculum and EYFS Framework desirable
* Experience gained in an organisation where visitors come to enjoy a day out and/or learn, such as a zoo, outdoor education centre or museum.
* Great communication skills
* Experience with SEND / SEMH audiences desirable
* Ability to prioritise and very well organised
* Able to challenge ideas respectfully
* Able to demonstrate a consistent, collaborative, and respectful approach to management and building relationships with other teams.
* Respects confidentiality, inclusivity, and diversity
* Strong critical thinking skills and able to help others to resolve them.
* Able to stay focused on tasks in hand.
* Ability to listen and have empathy and understanding.
* Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT literacy essential and Adobe experience desirable.
* A full driving licence is also essential.
Apply For This Job
If you think you are the best person for this role, then please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@ZSEA.org, outlining why you would like to be part of our fantastic team.
In return we offer:
A competitive salary, a contributory pension, staff benefits, 28 days paid holiday per year including bank holidays. Please note that no accommodation is available with this role.
Interviews may take place ahead of closing date.
ZSEA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
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