Location
Amersham, Buckinghamshire - Amersham Field Centre, situated in the Chilterns National Landscape, surrounded by 30 hectares of mixed woodland, meadows and ponds. The centre offers a peaceful, natural setting with outdoor learning spaces and fieldwork sites just a short walk apart, providing a varied and inspiring environment throughout the year.
Hours
Permanent full time contract. Weekly hours may vary, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.
Salary
Circa £28,470 per annum
About the Role
Inspire people to connect with the natural world and see the impact of your work every day. Join the Field Studies Council and help deliver outdoor learning experiences that stay with people for life. As a tutor, you will deliver engaging science and geography field trips alongside a wide range of outdoor education experiences for Early Years, school groups, colleges, universities, families, and adult learners. Your role will include planning sessions, adapting activities to suit different learners, and ensuring all activities are safe and inclusive. You will contribute to the development of new activities and work closely with a supportive education team to improve and grow the programme. When not delivering in the field, you will support the wider running of a busy education centre. This is an active role that can be busy and demanding at times but is highly rewarding work. You will play a key part in the Field Studies Council’s mission to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.
Benefits
Excellent benefits including generous annual leave, extra loyalty days, life assurance (5 x salary), Cycle to Work scheme, EV scheme, discounts and cashback opportunities. Plus, access to a Health and Wellbeing Support App for you and eligible family members offering remote GP appointments, mental health consultations, physiotherapy sessions, and financial & legal support.
Experience
Some experience of teaching or tutoring is required. Confidence in planning sessions, preparing learning resources, and engaging a wide range of learners is essential.
About you
You share the Field Studies Council’s values: to learn and grow, inspire action for the environment, work as a team, and deliver great service. You are enthusiastic about outdoor education and able to adapt activities to suit different learners. Knowledge of the National Curriculum, Geography, and Biology specifications would be advantageous.
Qualifications
You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
