Tutor – Woodland Management & Woodcraft, Ruskin Mill College

Organic Growers Alliance; Nailsworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Tutor in Woodland Management & Woodcraft to join their team in a beautiful location. This role involves delivering engaging woodland-based qualifications and practical skills to students, fostering a supportive learning environment. You will work with a small group of students, focusing on their individual needs while promoting therapeutic education. The position offers extensive training and professional development opportunities, ensuring you grow alongside your students. If you have a passion for education and the outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people and contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

Comprehensive Induction

Personal Development Plan

Extensive Training

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and vulnerable adults is essential.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver woodland-based qualifications and management skills to students.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Woodland Centre and adjacent areas.

Skills

Woodland Management

Woodcraft Skills

Teaching Skills

Experience with Young People

Experience with Vulnerable Adults

Hand-tool Proficiency

Machinery Operation (Chainsaws)

Education

Teaching Qualification

Biodynamic Principles Understanding

Job description

Tutor – Woodland Management & Woodcraft
40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
FTE Salary £24,717.30 – £31,941.94 per annum
(subject to teaching qualifications and relevant experience)

The post holder will be working with a small group of students, delivering woodland-based qualifications, woodland management skills and other land & craft-based activities including green woodwork and primitive technology experiences throughout the seasons and be an active member of the woodland team. Willingness to work outdoors and feeling comfortable in all weathers, as well as working with hand-tools and having experience working with machinery including chainsaws, is required (in-house training/guidance can be provided).

Applicants for this post should have experience of working with young people and vulnerable adults with special needs, challenging behaviours and mental health difficulties and have a teaching qualification or a willingness to work towards this. An appreciation of Biodynamic principles is required; however, training will be provided, as the applicant will take part in the Ruskin Mill Trust Biodynamic Training Programme (2 years).

The post holder must hold, or be working towards, or prepared to work towards relevant teaching qualifications in accordance with government regulations.

Key Duties

1. Delivering teaching and training with a therapeutic and supportive approach, wherever possible linking students' learning activities through a methodology of the Trust, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.
2. To be a part of ongoing assessment of students' learning needs and to make reasonable adjustments as required minimizing barriers to learning and achievement.
3. To familiarize with student background information, profile and risk assessment wherever reasonably possible.
4. You will be expected to attend training sessions as required by the Trust, which may be outside of your usual working hours.
5. To work with the Woodlands Senior Tutor and RMC Land Manager to manage the day-to-day running of the Woodland Centre, Park Wood and any adjacent college woodland areas with regards to managing the land, the care and the development of infrastructure, (public) footpaths, hedges, trees and wild areas. Processing of raw materials for the green wood workshop.

Working at Ruskin Mill College is rewarding and in return, we offer competitive salaries, holidays and auto enrolment pension scheme. In addition, staff receive:

• A comprehensive induction, an excellent personal development plan and extensive training to include Autism, Attachment, Emotional Resilience, Holistic Support, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE), MAPA (physical intervention) training.
• A beautiful location in Nailsworth.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free employee assistance programme with BHSF.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Ruskin Mill College is set in 140 acres with a farm, fish farm, two converted mill buildings, woodlands, smoker and workshops. Based in Nailsworth, the College provides for young people aged 16 to 25 years old.
For over 30 years, Ruskin Mill Trust has provided Specialist Independent Education to children and adults with complex needs including learning difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions and disabilities. Our provisions offer both day and residential placements and applications. Inspired by Aonghus Gordon using the insights of Rudolf Steiner, John Ruskin and William Morris, Ruskin Mill Trust works with hand, head, heart and place to provide students with the tools to transform material and in doing so transform themselves.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure. The Trust is committed to becoming an equal opportunities employer.