Seasonal Field Studies Tutor

Field Studies Council; Clyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave + bank holidays

Life assurance (5x salary)

Cycle to work scheme

EV schemes

Discounts and cashback

Job summary

Field Studies Council is seeking a tutor to deliver Geography, Biology and Environmental Science field trips to school groups and adult learners. You will plan and deliver engaging sessions, adapting activities for various learners while ensuring safety and inclusivity.

Based at our learning centres, you will contribute to developing new activities and help run a busy education centre during the core season, with some weeks being busier than others.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject and some experience of teaching or tutoring.
• Confident planning sessions, preparing learning resources, and engaging a wide range of learners.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum, Geography and Biology specifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Geography, Biology and Environmental Science field trips.
• Plan and deliver sessions, adapting activities for different learners.
• Ensure safety and inclusivity; support development of new activities and centre operations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Session planning

Resource preparation

Engaging diverse learners

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

• You'll have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and some experience of teaching or tutoring.
• You'll be confident planning sessions, preparing learning resources, and engaging a wide range of learners.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum, Geography and Biology specifications would be advantageous.
• Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who shares them. Let's learn and grow, inspire action for the environment, work as a team, and deliver great service.
• Permanent seasonal contract - based on 37.5 hours per week during the core season (normally February to November) each year
• However, for 2027 only, this role is due to start in January to allow time for induction
• Starting salary is circa £23,542 per season (£28,470 per annum FTE)
• Excellent benefits including pro rata of 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, life assurance 5 x your salary, Cycle to work & EV schemes, discounts and cashback opportunities
• Plus, a Health and Wellbeing Support App for you and eligible family members to access remote GP appointments, mental health consultations, physiotherapy sessions and financial & legal support

Work with purpose At the Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment. Every day, you'll play a part in that mission. From school groups experiencing the outdoors for the first time to adult learners developing their knowledge and confidence, the sessions you deliver will help people build a deeper understanding of the natural world.

Inspire people to connect with the natural world and see the impact of your work every day. Join the Field Studies Council and help deliver outdoor learning experiences that stay with people for life.

Make a difference As a tutor, you will deliver engaging Geography, Biology, Environmental Science field trips alongside a wide range of outdoor education experiences for school groups, colleges, universities, families, and adult learners. Your role will include planning and delivering sessions, adapting activities to suit different learners, and making sure everything you do is safe and inclusive. You will also contribute to the development of new activities and work closely with a supportive education team to improve and grow what we offer. When you are not delivering in the field, you will support the wider running of a busy education centre. This is an active role, and some weeks can be busy and demanding, but it is also highly rewarding work. . Let her show you what it is like to work at the Field Studies Council and why she loves where she works! Please note, your weekly hours may vary, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks. Further info regarding the full responsibilities can be found in the vacancy pack attached to the advert on our career's website

Work surrounded by nature every day Set within the 850-acre Margam Park estate, surrounded by woodland, open grassland and freshwater habitats, this is a workplace shaped by its landscape. The diverse environments around the centre create a natural outdoor classroom for learners of all ages. Based in an award-winning, low-carbon building, you'll have the opportunity to inspire others while helping people connect with nature in a setting designed for learning and discovery.