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Education Officer

Are you passionate about environmental issues, in particular nature restoration, climate resilience and biodiversity?

Do you have experience working with young audiences, preferably within a wildlife or conservation setting?

We are looking for an Education Officer based in Scotland or North of England, with the ability to inspire people to connect with nature!

Position: Education Officer

Location: Remote/Scotland or North of England (this role requires frequent travel and overnight stays)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Contract: 1.5 year fixed term post, with the possibility of extension

Salary: £32,827 per annum

Benefits Include:   25 days holiday, plus Christmas day through to New Year’s Day paid, plus 6 days of floating holidays, pro-rata. Flexible approach to hours of work. Pension contribution of 3%, one-off contributions toward the cost of an ergonomic office chair and toward purchases of essential devices, monthly home working allowance, plus an annual contribution toward the maintenance and/or replacement of the essential devices.

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 8th September.  We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date, should a strong candidate be identified.

About the Role

We are looking to hire a skilled and engaging Education Officer to join a busy team, supporting the implementation and expansion of an established educational outreach programme, which reaches children in Scotland and Northern England.

At present, this post has funding for three years from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, 1.5 years of which is now complete and we are looking for someone to deliver the second 1.5 years of the project.

The purpose of the role is to extend passion and knowledge of beavers into communities around Britain, to engage and enthuse young people and to reconnect (or reinforce) their love of nature. Using and tailoring current materials and resources, you will do so by delivering high-quality learning sessions within schools, community groups or virtual training sessions, sometimes delivered in conjunction with beaver site partners and their education teams.

You will also be responsible for supporting wider aspects of the programme together with the Education Team, according to the requirements for each country and in partnership with relevant organisations

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver a range of exciting, curriculum-linked workshops, non-curriculum home education talks, school and group sessions associated with beaver release sites.
li>Run regional events and outreach activities to expand engagement in beaver education.
• Network and build contacts and relationships with key personnel in schools, youth groups and community groups in order to create engagement with the education programme and expand its reach.
• Support the development of further resources, activities and events specific to the country and region, and deliver existing activities for group learning.
• Monitor, collate and report on work carried out, toward learning goals and impact reporting, coordinated by the Senior Education Officer to support the programme evaluation.
• Support volunteers and build capacity working with partner site staff in the delivery of beaver education programmes.

We welcome applicants who may need flexible ways of working or support in managing workload.

About You

We are looking for someone with experience of working with young audiences, preferably within a wildlife or conservation setting. You will have a good grasp of ecology and be willing to travel around the country to support learning education opportunities as well as being confident running sessions or delivering train-the-trainer sessions online.

Essential skills and experience include:

• A foundation degree level or equivalent in a zoology, biology or conservation-related field, OR; A teaching/education qualification or equivalent experience in teaching, using different delivery methods including virtual delivery. Both formal qualifications OR equivalent lived, voluntary or professional experience are welcome.
• The ability to communicate complex concepts in an innovative and engaging way to a young audience.
• The skill set to inspire people to connect with nature, to support teachers, deliver talks, presentations and education sessions.
• A strong interest in nature, conservation and restoration.
• Working knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures.
• Competent use of IT skills, preferably Google Suite, and high standards for visual content.
• Experience in confidently using IT packages for teaching delivery, including the use of tablets, presentation software and audiovisual.
• A full valid UK driving licence (you will be required to access remote rural locations carrying more equipment than can be handled on public transport)
• Resident in mainland Britain and proof of right to work in Britain.
• A place to store learning materials. We can offer storage support if there isn’t space at home.

This role might suit you if you have…

• Proven experience of developing and delivering workshops and activities for school audiences.

You don’t need to meet every requirement, if you’re enthusiastic about the role, we encourage you to apply

To apply please upload a 2pp CV and 1pp covering letter explaining their interest and suitability for the role. Please note, we can only accept candidates with the right to work in the UK.

About the Organisation

Join a nature restoration charity, restoring beavers to regenerate our landscapes. Beavers were once a common and influential part of the British countryside, and as such, the team wants to reconnect people to this part of our heritage.  

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the environmental sector including people of colour, disabled people, those from low-income backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and all other protected characteristics.

You may have experience in roles including Education and Learning Officer, Education Project Coordinator, Youth Engagement Officer, Schools Programme Officer, Prevention Officer, Workshop Facilitator, Learning and Engagement Officer, Conservation Officer, Environmental, Environment and Conservation. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Are you a college/sixth form teacher looking to find their next career move? Vision for Education have amazing opportunities for you to peruse!

The School and Role

This college in Sunderland are looking to recruit someone with the experience of working across KS4/5 and able to slot into the further education hub seamlessly. Embedded in a successful team, the desired candidate will be quick thinking and able to adapt to a fast paced environment and thrive.

Requirements

The desired Teacher will have;

- Experience of working with 16-18

- Experience of working with pupils with SEND

- A passion for the progress of students education

- An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer

As an FE Teacher, part of our team, you benefit from:

· Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).

· Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

· Social and networking events.

· Pension contributions.

· CPD to help with your professional development.

· Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

#visionteacher

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

Are you a college/sixth form teacher looking to find their next career move? Vision for Education have amazing opportunities for you to peruse!

The School and Role

This college in Sunderland are looking to recruit someone with the experience of working across KS4/5 and able to slot into the further education hub seamlessly. Embedded in a successful team, the desired candidate will be quick thinking and able to adapt to a fast paced environment and thrive.

Requirements

The desired Teacher will have;

- Experience of working with 16-18

- Experience of working with pupils with SEND

- A passion for the progress of students education

- An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer

As an FE Teacher, part of our team, you benefit from:

· Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).

· Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

· Social and networking events.

· Pension contributions.

· CPD to help with your professional development.

· Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

#visionteacher

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

Durham University's Centre for Academic Development (DCAD) is seeking an exceptional educator to join our Foundation Programmes as an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach and support students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, helping them thrive in higher education. You'll be part of a dynamic, supportive team, delivering innovative teaching and contributing to curriculum development in a world-class academic environment.

We're looking for someone with:

• A postgraduate qualification and ideally a PhD (or equivalent demonstrable practitioner experience and skills) in Business or a related field
• A strong track record of teaching excellence and pedagogical innovation
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in education

This is a permanent role on Durham's Education Track, offering clear progression and professional development opportunities.

Be part of something extraordinary. Inspire the next generation at Durham.

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• Design and develop high-quality, engaging online course content, including modules, lessons, activities, and assessments.
• Write clear, concise, and accurate instructional text, video scripts, and multimedia elements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex information into accessible online learning materials.
• Utilize instructional design principles and e-learning technologies to create interactive and effective learning experiences.
• Incorporate multimedia elements such as graphics, audio, and video to enhance content engagement.
• Develop and administer online assessments and evaluations to measure learning outcomes.
• Ensure all content adheres to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and quality assurance guidelines.
• Manage the content development lifecycle, from initial concept to final delivery.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in online education, instructional design, and e-learning technologies.
• Provide feedback and guidance to instructors and subject matter experts on effective online pedagogy.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of online course offerings and the learning platform.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Adult Skills Core Tutor / Adult Education Teacher who is passionate about teaching and making a difference in peoples lives is required to join a well-established adult learning provider.

SALARY: £31,650 £34,443 per annum (with teachers pension and enhanced holiday entitlement)

LOCATION: Openings available across Newcastle

JOB TYPE: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

WORKING HOURS: 35 Ho.

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