Schools Engagement Lead – Conservation Education

Chester Zoo; Chester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £23,132.38

Annual leave 33 days

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Staff pass

Cycle to work

Job summary

Chester Zoo is seeking a Schools Engagement Assistant to join the Conservation Education and Engagement Directorate. You will work with the Networks for Nature project team to deliver engaging, curriculum-linked activities in partner schools and support children and families to connect with UK wildlife.

The role focuses on building school links, delivering workshops, and helping evaluate project impact while ensuring safeguarding and GDPR compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering nature-based educational activities to groups.
• Working knowledge of conservation and UK native species.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital education tools.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Experience working with schools or education partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engagement activities in partner schools and support families to participate in wildlife education.
• Maintain contact with schools to support ongoing participation in projects.
• Collaborate with the Schools Engagement Officer to adapt programmes to partner needs.
• Support evaluation by collecting data from project participants.
• Ensure opportunities are risk assessed and aligned with safeguarding/GDPR policies.
• Contribute to research to maximise conservation impact and learning outcomes.

Skills

Educational activities delivery

Conservation knowledge

Excellent communication

IT skills with MS Office

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Chester Zoo is seeking a Schools Engagement Assistant to join the Conservation Education and Engagement Directorate. You will work with the Networks for Nature project team to deliver engaging, curriculum-linked activities in partner schools and support children and families to connect with UK wildlife.

The role focuses on building school links, delivering workshops, and helping evaluate project impact while ensuring safeguarding and GDPR compliance.