Field Studies Tutor – FSC Nettlecombe Court

Field Studies Council Nettlecombe Court, Williton, Taunton, Somerset

Circa £23,407 per annum pro rata + excellent benefits! *

Accommodation can be provided on a chargeable basis

Permanent contract

Relocate and work in the outdoors! The start date for this role can be flexible.
Ideally, we are looking for someone to join the team in February 2024.

Love where you work!

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor
education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to
learn about nature.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our
mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

This role will see you working with primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities
to deliver curriculum-linked activities that will increase students understanding of nature and
the environment.

Your day to day will include developing, planning, and delivering courses in outdoor teaching
sites to students on science and geography school trips. This will involve leading groups of
all abilities in the local environment, ensuring you always have the health and safety of the
group in mind.

When you are not working in the field, you will also be happy to contribute to other aspects of
working in a busy education centre. This is a very active role, some weeks will be long and
tiring, but our tutors find this work very rewarding, and we promise you will too!

Follow this link to meet our Senior
Tutor, Pippa. Let her show you what it is like to work at the Field Studies Council and why
she loves where she works!

Please refer to the vacancy pack for full details of the responsibilities of the role.

Kindly note, the working pattern for this position will be based on 37.5 hours per week from
March to October and 18 hours per week from November to February each year. For 2024 only, the
hours for the month of February will be increased to 37.5 hours per week allow for sufficient
training before our busy season commences.

Where you’ll be based

Just 30 minutes from Taunton, Field Studies Council Nettlecombe Court is situated in a secluded
valley at the eastern edge of Exmoor National Park. The house is a striking example of a Tudor
and Georgian country mansion set within its own grounds.

The grounds are made up of heritage parkland, ancient woodland containing many veteran oak
trees as well as a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of its lichen communities.

We have excellent access to field study sites on the Somerset coast as well as Exmoor National
Park and The Quantocks Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Who we’re looking for

You will have a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and some previous experience of
teaching or tutoring. You will also be confident with producing and preparing various learning
resources. A specialism in geography would be desirable, but this is not an essential
requirement.

In addition, you will have:

• A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
• A natural pride in the work you produce
• A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both
  independently and as a team player
• A professional manner in all that you do
• An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
• A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills
  and overcome new challenges

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to
your application.

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial – We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life
  assurance, pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further
  2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing – Eligible employees are automatically provided with
  a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as
  give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team
  members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward
  programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash
  back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits – We endeavour to offer flexible working options where
  roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning
  and development opportunities.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Robyn Landy on 01984 640320.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 20 November
2023.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications.
Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Nettlecombe Court on 30
November 2023 and 1 December 2023.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone and/or email.