Part-Time Wildlife Education Assistant: Inspire Young Minds

RGIT Australia; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary £19,828.00

24 days leave

Staff benefits incl. discounts

Free/discount entry to zoos/aquariums

Job summary

Wildwood Trust is seeking an Education Assistant to support the education department, deliver workshops and tours, and provide administrative support while ensuring excellent customer service to visiting schools and the public. The role is 30 hours per week over 4 days, with regular weekend, some evening and bank holiday work.

Reporting to the Education Manager, you will help run the Junior Zookeeper programme, deliver animal experiences, coordinate events, and uphold safeguarding and health and

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching a diverse range of people, ages and audiences.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Experience of working with young children, either within the primary school sector or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the education programme/activities and contributing new ideas to expand the offer

Skills

Independent working

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Administrative IT skills

English proficiency

Experience with children

Health & Safety awareness

Wildlife passion

Zoo/wildlife sector experience

Teaching qualification or in progress

Education

Teaching qualification or working towards

Job description

Wildwood Trust is seeking an Education Assistant to support the education department, deliver workshops and tours, and provide administrative support while ensuring excellent customer service to visiting schools and the public. The role is 30 hours per week over 4 days, with regular weekend, some evening and bank holiday work.

Reporting to the Education Manager, you will help run the Junior Zookeeper programme, deliver animal experiences, coordinate events, and uphold safeguarding and health and