Jobs in Kingston Upon Thames, Germany

Contract type: Self-employed
Location: Home-based, working with schools and farms across Essex (please see Job Description for locations)
Daily rate: £158.90 for Farm Discovery / £167.30 for Food Discovery, plus expenses
Closing date: Midday, 3rd November 2025

Are you passionate about inspiring children to connect with food, farming, and the countryside?

The Country Trust is seeking a Food and Farm Discovery Coordinator to deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences for primary school children across Essex and nearby areas. You’ll run cooking and gardening sessions in schools, organise and lead farm visits, and build lasting relationships with teachers, farmers, and food producers.

• Deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences for primary school children across Essex and nearby areas.
• Run cooking and gardening sessions in schools.
• Organise and lead farm visits.
• Build lasting relationships with teachers, farmers, and food producers.

• Proven experience working with children.
• A love of cooking and gardening.
• Enthusiasm for bringing the natural world to life.
• Excellent communication skills, confidence managing groups outdoors, strong organisation, and the ability to work independently as part of a supportive national team.

• Flexible, home-based role typically involves 1.5–2.5 days per week during term time.
• Paid training, meetings, and development days.
• A full driving licence, access to a car, and basic IT equipment are essential.

Join us to make a real difference in children's lives by helping them explore where food comes from and discover the world around them.

Please note: We practice Safer Recruitment and do not accept CVs.

Closing date: Midday, 3rd November 2025