Field Studies Tutor

Keen to break free of the classroom? Plan your lessons using field sites within Epping
Forest and London, including the Royal Parks!

• Permanent Contract – full time – average 37.5 hours per week
• Relocate to work outdoors – Accommodation can be provided on a chargeable basis (Subject to
  availability).
• Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan (See the full list
  below)

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 be happy to contribute to other aspects of
working in a busy education centre.

You can also get involved in other projects across the charity to support your career
development, including initiatives to help us become more sustainable, reduce our carbon
emissions, support nature recovery, boost biodiversity and staff wellbeing.

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.

Where you’ll be based

Field Studies Council Epping Forest is situated in the heart of Epping Forest, an area of
around 2,400 hectares of wood-pasture stretching from Manor Park in East London to just north
of Epping in Essex.

Two thirds of the Forest have been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and
a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Our purpose built, fully accessible centre has six
classrooms, and associated facilities, with direct access into our teaching sites which include
woodland, grassland, heath, and river.

As part of this position, you will also regularly be required to travel and work across our
London learning locations. We offer a range of courses across the Capital, using inspiring
natural and built sites including Bushy Park, Regents Park, Greenwich Park, Beckenham Place
Park, and Stratford.

Through working at a wide range of field sites, our courses can suit a broad variety of
educational needs. All our learning locations are fully accessible and are near tube or train
stations.

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. 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, 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 Joanne Vere on 020 8502 8500.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 11 February 2024.

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 Epping Forest week commencing
19 February 2024.

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