Wild East is a nature conservation charity based in East Anglia that is dedicated to the protection, preservation and creation of wildlife areas. We are seeking to recruit a full time, freelance Education Lead for our Schools Program, this highly motivated person will share the values and goals of Wild East with an audience of teachers and their students aged 7 – 16 years.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated passion for the environment with ideally at least 3+ years in the environment / education sector and will be required to help build a best in class program that has nationwide ambitions. The candidate will also be required to take an active role in the creation and development of course content so the ability to think strategically and generate tangible ideas is also key. The skills to engage a crowd and add positive disruption to the classroom environment is a must and preferred candidates will have strong social media/digital skills. Fundraising and activism experience may also beneficial.
Wild East is a progressive charity with a results oriented, start-up mentality, a successful candidate will need to demonstrate a ‘get it done’ attitude with an ability to roll up their sleeves and dig in!
The day to day role will require travel to schools across the East Anglia region so applicants must have their own car and a full, clean driver’s license. Proof of all relevant safety certification will also be required (DBS, first aid training etc.) and full checks will be made.
Please note that you may be required to support the charity in various ways during downtime depending on skillset.
Please email CV and cover letter to: alice@wildeast.co.uk by 25th Feb 2022
When completing your application form you will be asked to answer questions to help you demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role. Your answers will be used at the shortlisting and interview stages of the recruitment process. We therefore recommend that you take a copy of this recruitment pack to help with your preparation.
Closing Date: 1st March 2022
Interviews are planned: from 5th March 2022
Please note, while face to face interviews are preferable in response to COVID-19, we are currently conducting some interviews remotely via video link.
Role Type: Freelance (invoice to be submitted monthly)
Expected start date: Mar/Apr 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Job Type: Freelance, Full Time for 12 months + from start date
Hours: 36 hours per week
Renumeration: £22.2k per annum, freelance contract length 10months + (subject to project funding)
Responsible to: Wild East Education Program Manager & Board of Trustees
Reports to: Wild East Education Program Manager & Board of Trustees
Purpose of this role: To co-develop and execute a best in class Schools Program for students age 7+. To build strong links with the schools in the local area and visit these schools to conduct the Wild East, Wilder Schools Program sessions. This will involve creating and presenting interactive content, demonstrations and building a positive, long lasting relationship with the schools involved.
Degree of equivalent qualification:
Education Lead for the Wild East, Wilder Schools Program
We are looking for an enthusiastic, nature loving, think on your feet type person who will become the face of our Wilder Schools Program.
If you’re looking for a break from the norm and want to do something with real impact apply here.
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