Education Team Leader

Field Studies Council; Mickleham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A nature-focused educational charity in the UK seeks an experienced Team Leader to manage a talented team and develop engaging educational experiences. The role requires at least 5 years of management and teaching experience, with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Benefits include competitive salary, 28 days annual leave, health support, and opportunities for professional development. Located in beautiful Surrey, this position offers the chance to inspire students and connect them with nature.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5% geographical allowance

Health and Wellbeing Support

Life assurance 5× your salary

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant work experience.
• Ability to prepare teaching resources and lesson plans.
• Professional manner and empathy with the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the education team.
• Develop, plan, and oversee quality curriculum-linked experiences.
• Support the Centre Manager in daily operations.
• Participate in hands-on teaching activities.

Skills

Management experience

Curriculum development

Team leadership

Teaching experience

Adaptability

Education

Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline

Job description

Lead with impact, guide a talented team, and help students connect with nature in a role that combines management, teaching, and a beautiful setting.

We’re looking for an experienced Team Leader with proven management experience to join Field Studies Council Juniper Hall.

Contract & Salary

• Permanent full-time contract - average 37.5 hours per week
• Weekly hours may vary—more during busy periods, less during quieter times.
• Starting salary is circa £32,045 per annum
• This role is currently eligible for our geographical allowance incentive which means that during your first two years of employment with us, you'll be paid an extra amount each month on top of your usual salary – this extra payment is calculated at 5% of the gross basic salary figure.

Why join us?

• Be part of a charity that inspires students of all ages to engage with and care for the environment.
• Work in beautiful Surrey countryside, surrounded by nature on your breaks, with the option of on-site accommodation.
• Enjoy excellent benefits including 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, life assurance 5× your salary + much more! (full list below)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the education team, providing guidance, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
• Develop, plan, and oversee the delivery of high‑quality curriculum‑linked learning experiences that increase students’ understanding of nature and the environment.
• Support the Centre Manager in running the day‑to‑day operations of the centre and contribute to strategic planning.
• Participate in some hands‑on teaching in the field, working with students of all ages on a variety of science and geography programmes.

Please review the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.

Where you’ll be based

Juniper Hall is a 17th‑century country house set in a peaceful wooded valley at the edge of Box Hill, Surrey, in an unspoilt area of the chalk North Downs. Surrounded by beautiful grounds and steeped in history, it’s a friendly and rewarding place to work.

Our location offers easy access to a variety of outdoor field sites, providing visitors with hands‑on learning opportunities in subjects such as grassland and woodland ecology, urban and rural regeneration, fluvial studies, freshwater ecology, and coastal management.

Who We’re Looking For

• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
• At least 5 years relevant work experience, with the confidence to produce and prepare teaching resources, activities and lesson plans that meet curricular requirements.
• A strong work ethic and pride in the quality of your work.
• A flexible, adaptive approach, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• A professional manner and empathy with the Field Studies Council’s mission.
• Commitment to personal development and motivation to take on new challenges.

Your Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 5% Geographical role allowance for an initial fixed period of 2 years (terms and conditions apply).
• 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing Support App.
• 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Life assurance 5× your annual basic salary.
• Cycle to work and EV schemes.
• Discounts and cashback opportunities.
• Flexible working options where roles permit.
• Quality learning and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is noon on 7 January 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted after the close date and interviews arranged accordingly.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre‑employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision… if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.

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