Teacher Naturalist
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Hours: Casual
Closing Date: 9 February 2024
Are you a passionate individual with a drive for continuous growth? Interested in making a difference? Now is the time to join us!
The Role:
The Teacher Naturalist role is pivotal in delivering captivating wildlife experiences that encourage both formal and informal education groups to actively engage and champion conservation efforts for nature.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and deliver diverse, secure, and top-tier wildlife experiences inspiring groups towards nature conservation.
- Engage with communities and educational entities both digitally and through in-person interactions.
- Enhance learning resources at Montrose Basin visitor centre via innovative face-to-face and digital resource packs.
Main Objectives:
- Execute safe, accessible, and high-quality wildlife experiences fostering action for nature among education groups.
- Adhere rigorously to Trust health, safety guidelines, and child safeguarding procedures.
- Collaborate with the Lead Teacher Naturalist to develop and improve learning resources.
- Monitor activity quality, record achievements, and identify avenues for enhancement.
- Participate in essential training to maintain necessary skills and safety qualifications.
The ideal candidate for the Teacher Naturalist position should possess essential qualifications, including an HNC/HND in environmental, educational, or community involvement, a First Aid qualification suitable for outdoor settings, membership in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, and demonstrable experience in delivering both formal and informal education, particularly with children. The successful candidate will ideally be able to effectively engage and educate diverse audiences while promoting nature conservation and fostering a deeper connection to the environment.
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Closing date: 9 February 2024
If you would like more information, please phone 0131312 4718 or email recruitment@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
The Trust is a passionate employer, proactive about creating a culture of diversity and inclusive workplace that promotes and values equal opportunities for all. We welcome individuals from all networks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.
About us
For more than 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.
The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
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