River Education & Community Engagement Freelancer

Severn Rivers Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Severn Rivers Trust is seeking self-employed individuals to deliver engaging river learning activities at riverside sites, community venues, festivals and schools across the Severn catchment, with emphasis on the central catchment including Worcestershire and Shropshire.

The role involves planning and leading curriculum-based activities for children and families, running stalls at events, building relationships with schools and community groups, and providing event admin support.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience including delivering curriculum based activities, forest school sessions, youth work, environmental education, community engagement, heritage learning and/or STEM activities.
• Ability to lead groups in a confident and engaging manner.
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to engage and influence a wide range of people in support of our work.
• Understanding of health and safety and safeguarding principles in relation to delivering outdoor education and working with children.
• A full current driving license and access to transport for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging curriculum-based activities, currently with a strong focus on KS1 and KS2, with the plan to expand into secondary schools and further education.
• Planning and leading outdoor and indoor educational sessions for children and families.
• Running stalls at community events and festivals.
• Building positive relationships through work with schools and community groups.
• Providing administrative support for events and workshops.
• Representing Severn Rivers Trust positively and professionally.

Skills

Teaching experience

Group leadership

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Driving licence

Job description

Severn Rivers Trust is seeking self-employed individuals to deliver engaging river learning activities at riverside sites, community venues, festivals and schools across the Severn catchment, with emphasis on the central catchment including Worcestershire and Shropshire.

The role involves planning and leading curriculum-based activities for children and families, running stalls at events, building relationships with schools and community groups, and providing event admin support.