Summer CAT Outdoor Learning Teacher (Discovery and Learning Associate)

The Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland, Corstorphine, City of Edinburgh

Summer CAT Outdoor Learning Teacher (Discovery and Learning Associate)

£12.52

The Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland, Corstorphine, City of Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Contract
  • Onsite working
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, 22 Jan | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: 07-02-2025 (In 8 days)

job Ref: JAN20256285

Full Job Description

The role (4 weeks / fixed term with additional days)

 

To contribute to the development and/or delivery of specified innovative and creative discovery and learning programmes, with particular emphasis on outdoor skills such as bush craft and campfire. Within the RZSS Discovery and Learning team, in your assigned areas of responsibility, engage and excite participants, enhance connection and understanding between participants and wildlife, and strengthen knowledge and skills in line with RZSS’ mission and vision, and relevant curriculums.

 

Some of the things you’ll do: 

  • Work with colleagues and independently to develop, deliver and evaluate an agreed range of discovery and learning programmes (specifically Summer CAT), lessons and resources to achieve agreed outcomes and meet the requirements of relevant objectives, curricula, qualification and training systems; and which are accessible to all. 
  • Deliver all aspects of a defined range of Discovery and Learning activities (Summer CAT) for agreed target participants, standards and in support of RZSS’ Vision and mission, ensuring all activities deliver value for money, experience and impact 
  • Coordinate logistics and maintain accurate records and reports relating to your assigned D&L activities adhering to agreed standards 
  • Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues to ensure programmes are administered, delivered and the logistics managed effectively as part of the wider Discovery and Learning programme.

What we’re looking for: 

  • Equivalent experience or relevant qualification.
  • Competent in Microsoft office suite.
  • Experience of teaching or working in a teaching-related environment with particular emphasis upon science communication.
  • Working knowledge of the natural world, conservation and science.
  • Experience of teaching outdoor learning, bush craft or forest school skills.

Please see the role profile for further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria.

 

The position will close 7 February 2025 at 5pm with interviews taking place on 24 - 25 February 2025

 

In addition to the 4 (Monday 30 June – Friday 25 July) individuals will be required to attend an induction day on Saturday 29 March, undertake 3 days planning with teaching partner and set-up day on Sunday 29 June 2025 (these additional days are paid).


We offer a range of great benefits which you can read about here.

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