Education Team Leader

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

Job summary

An educational charity in Mole Valley is seeking an experienced Team Leader to guide a talented team and enhance student engagement with nature. The role involves overseeing curriculum delivery, mentoring staff, and contributing to strategic planning. A degree or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant experience are required. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £32,045 per annum, a 5% geographical allowance, 28 days of leave, and excellent benefits. Located in a beautiful setting, this is an opportunity to inspire future environmental stewards.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health and Wellbeing Support App

Life assurance 5x salary

Flexible working options

24hr Counselling Helpline Service

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to prepare teaching resources and lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the education team, providing guidance and performance management.
• Develop curriculum-linked learning experiences to increase student understanding.
• Support Centre Manager in day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
• Participate in hands-on teaching in the field.

Skills

Team management

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Professional development

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.

In this senior role, you’ll manage and mentor a passionate education team, oversee curriculum delivery, and contribute to the strategic management of the centre alongside the Centre Manager.

• 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'llbe 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 5x your salary+ much more! (full list below)

What you’ll be doing

In this senior role, you will :

• 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

We are seeking an experienced leader with a proven track record of managing and developing teams, with :

• 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

You will also have

• 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

Does this sound like the opportunity you have been waiting for? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

Your benefits whilst working with us will include

• 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
• Extraloyalty days dependent on length of service
• Health and Wellbeing Support App
• 24hr Counselling Helpline Service
• Life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary
• Cycle to work and EV schemes
• Discounts and cashback opportunities
• Flexible working options where roles permit

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