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SalaryOUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR
Location: Wildwood Devon, EX11 1LU
Department: Education
Job title: Outdoor Education Instructor
Function: Informal Education & Public Engagement
Reporting to: Education Manager
Term: Permanent, part-time
Hours of work: Variable hours – weekend work essential
WILDWOOD
Wildwood Trust is a unique British charity, dedicated to rewilding Britain through the restoration of wild habitats and reintroduction of extinct species. Wildwood became a Charity in 2002 and now works solely for wildlife conservation and public education. In 2015 Wildwood Trust took over the running of the animal park at Escot, near Ottery St Mary.
Our mission, through the operations of British wildlife parks, is to inform and inspire peopleabout the wildlife that was once harboured in our wild woods and wild places and give them the inspiration, skills and ability to play an active role in its protection and restoration.
Wildwood’s vision involves:
Bringing the joy of understanding British Wildlife, and formerly native wildlife, to as many people as possible through giving the best possible experience to our visitors.
Developing in the minds of people an understanding of wildlife, its history and its practical conservation through education and training.
Building a commercially successful visitor centre that can be duplicated at suitablewoodland sites across the UK.
The careful husbandry of Wildwood’s collection of British native, naturalised and oncenative wildlife.
Rewilding Britain through pioneering conservation projects and reintroductions to produce balanced and sustainable semi-natural ecological systems.
Scientific research to better understand how to deliver our mission to restore wildlands and their wildlife
JOB DESCRIPTION
Providing leadership, policy advice and practical demonstration of wildlife and environmentally friendly technologies, economic systems and lifestyles.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR
Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Outdoor Education Instructor to join ourteam. The ideal candidate will have an interest in either British wildlife or Anglo Saxonhistory, excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and engage with children and the general public.
The Outdoor Education Instructor will be responsible for delivering our educationalcontent and fostering a positive learning environment. We aim to reconnect the general public with nature in multiple subjects and produce individual memorable experiences.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities for this position include:
Bringing the Anglo Saxon Village to life for our visitors
Assisting with the delivery of engaging activities with the public
Assisting with the development and maintenance of the village
Delivering activities for private birthday parties
Providing exceptional customer service and communication when handling enquiries and engaging with our schools, groups or park visitors in a professional and helpful manner
Assisting with the schools during term time, when required Maintenance and tidying of the department’s facilities
You may be required to carry out duties not listed above but which will be within your level of skill and ability.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and two references to
charlotte.mead@wildwoodtrust.org. Application deadline is 31 st January 2024.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Salary: £7.49-£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
