Farm Education and Engagement Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Haywards Heath is seeking an experienced individual to develop and deliver outdoor education programs for children and young people. The role involves inspiring learners through engaging activities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for the outdoors and experience in education. Benefits include participation in a local government pension scheme and access to employee benefits.

Benefits

Participation in generous local government pension scheme

Free use of the school gym

Access to WSCC employee benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering education programs is preferred.
• Ability to create engaging activities that demonstrate outdoor education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Oathall farm’s education work with children and young people.
• Inspire learners through engaging outdoor activities.

Skills

Passion for the outdoors

Ability to inspire learners

Confidence in delivering learning activities

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about the outdoors, animals and nature? Can you inspire and demonstrate the benefits of being outdoors to young people and adults? We are looking for an experienced and creative individual to play a key role in developing and delivering Oathall farm’s education work with children and young people.

We welcome applications from candidates with the right skills, and we are happy to explore more flexible working hours or patterns to support the right candidate. If this is the case, please tell us in your application letter/email.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Oathall farm’s education work with children and young people.
• Inspire learners and demonstrate the benefits of outdoor education through engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Passion for the outdoors, animals and nature.
• Ability to inspire and demonstrate the benefits of being outdoors to learners of various ages.
• Confidence and skill in delivering learning activities.
• Experience in developing and delivering education programs is preferred.
• Flexible working hours or patterns may be available; please indicate this in your application if applicable.

Benefits

• Participation in the generous local government pension scheme.
• Free use of the school gym.
• Access to WSCC employee benefits.

Further details about the role

Application forms and the job description can be found on the Vacancies page of the Oathall Community College website. Please submit your application to Sara Atkin, HR Administrator. If you would like a tour of the farm and to find out more before submitting an application, please contact Sara Atkin.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 29 September. Interviews will take place w/c 6 October.

Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding: Oathall Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.