Field Studies Tutor

Field Studies Council; Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Stourport-on-Severn is seeking an enthusiastic educator to deliver outdoor teaching courses linked to the curriculum. The role involves developing and leading activities for primary and secondary students, ensuring health and safety at all times. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant subject and experience in teaching. This full-time position offers a fixed-term contract with competitive salary and excellent benefits including generous leave and health support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Life assurance 5× salary

Health and wellbeing support app

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Some previous experience of teaching or tutoring.
• Confident in producing and preparing various learning resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and deliver courses in outdoor teaching sites.
• Lead groups of students on science and geography trips.
• Contribute to other aspects of the education center when not in the field.

Skills

Teaching experience

Resource preparation

Team player

Adaptability

Empathy with educational aims

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Established in 1943, our network of learning locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature. We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits.

What you’ll be doing

This role will see you working with primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities to deliver curriculum‑linked activities that will increase students' understanding of nature and the environment. Your day‑to‑day will include developing, planning, and delivering courses in outdoor teaching sites to students on science and geography school trips. This will involve leading groups of all abilities in the local environment, ensuring you always have the health and safety of the group in mind. When you are not working in the field, you will also be happy to contribute to other aspects of working in a busy education centre. This is a very active role; some weeks will be long and tiring, but our tutors find this work very rewarding, and we promise you will too! Follow this link to meet our Senior Tutor, Pippa. Let her show you what it is like to work at the Field Studies Council and why she loves where she works!

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and some previous experience of teaching or tutoring.
• Confident with producing and preparing various learning resources.
• A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key.
• A natural pride in the work you produce.
• A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player.
• A professional manner in all that you do.
• An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council.
• A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges.

Contract & Hours

Fixed‑term contract until 31 October 2026 in the first instance.

Full‑time – average 37.5 hours per week. Weekly hours will vary across the year, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.

Pay & Benefits

• Circa £27,350 per annum + excellent benefits, including generous annual leave and life assurance 5 × your salary.
• Pro‑rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and wellbeing support app.
• 24‑hour 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.
• Competitive salaries.