Environmental Education Tutor

Contract: 21-35 hours, on a minimum of 3 days per week
Salary: £21-23,000 per annum, pro rata
Location: Earth Trust, Little Wittenham

The Role
We are looking for an Environmental Education Tutor to join our busy Education department. You will be the principal member of the team that delivers Earth School sessions, and community and adult engagement workshops.

You will be a skilled and confident communicator with the ability to nurture and inspire children, young people and adults – whatever the weather! As well as being enthusiastic, and passionate about education and the environment.

About us

Earth Trust is an environmental charity with 40 years’ experience in caring for and inspiring others with green spaces. We believe that connection to nature can catalyse action to protect the environment, as well as provide vital mental and physical wellbeing benefits for people.

Together with our supporters, Earth Trust is guardian of some extremely special and inspiring places full of nature and heritage. We care for 500 hectares of woodland, farmland, wildflower meadows and wetlands, which receive 200,000 visits a year.

We use these amazing places to engage people and to demonstrate nature-based solutions to climate, biodiversity and public health crises, that we hope others will take and use elsewhere. We work to champion access to green space for everyone, to deepen engagement with nature, and to share our learnings about managing land in a way that is gentle on the earth.

Inclusivity

Earth Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.  Individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief.  We also offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff.

Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary, there is flexible working whenever possible, 23 days holiday per annum increasing with length of service, volunteering opportunities, pension scheme, onsite parking and plenty of coffee & cake! You will be joining a small but motivated team who are passionate about making a difference to climate sustainability, biodiversity and wellbeing.

How to apply
Download the Job Description and Recruitment Pack for further details of the post.

Please send a CV and covering letter, of no more than 2 pages, explaining why you are suitable and what attracts you to this role to recruitment@earthtrust.org.uk

Closing date: Midnight Monday 29th August 2022

Interviews: Interviews will be held at Earth Trust Centre