Are you passionate about the outdoors and ready to start a meaningful career in environmental education? Join our team as a Trainee Tutor What does a Trainee Tutor opportunity involve? Our Trainee Tutors are welcomed onto our Graduate Development Programme which is designed to prepare individuals with the skills and attributes to become Outdoor Education Tutors. During the programme each Trainee Tutor will work towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship qualification. Alongside your studies, you will build experience working with primary and secondary schools to deliver curriculum-linked activities that will increase students’ understanding of nature and the environment. Following successful completion of this programme, many of our apprentice tutors go on to be employed as permanent tutors with the Field Studies Council What will you gain? Learn to provide active outdoor learning in a variety of environments, weather conditions and terrain, being able to deliver standard courses to visiting primary and secondary groups. Learn more about how to work with and support teaching staff in course delivery, involving welcoming groups and preparing classrooms, resources, equipment, and IT. Support in the delivery of community and outreach activities and events. Be a part of our duty system that requires evening or overnight cover – an important part of the service provision to our groups and learners as well as a core part of working in this industry. Build your skills in adaptability as you navigate working with new people and adapt to new environments. The opportunity to be based in a couple of different Field Studies Council locations during your time with us – each centre has a unique learning experience to offer you and those you deliver learning experiences to. The opportunity to learn alongside experienced teams as well as your fellow cohort of Trainee Tutors, building an invaluable network of professional contacts along the way Where will you be based? You will work and learn alongside our education teams of likeminded people who have a great team ethic at our Field Studies Council centres. The current locations involved in the 2025-2026 programme are listed below, but subject to change; Blencathra (Lake District National Park) Epping Forest (Essex) Juniper Hall (Surrey Hills AONB) Nettlecombe Court (Somerset, Exmoor National Park) Preston Montford (Shropshire) Slapton Ley (South Devon AONB) Each centre is set in a beautiful and unique location close to amazing fieldwork sites You can find out more about them here: https://www.field-studies-council.org/centres/ While we will ask your preference on where you would like to be based and take this into consideration, we will ultimately look to place you at a centre according to our business needs and your development objectives, so your placement location can’t be guaranteed. To support your development, we may discuss with you, possible moves to another one of our locations at some point in the duration of your fixed term contract. This will allow you to learn alongside a different and experienced team while also gaining that essential experience in diverse outdoor environments. Who we are looking for: We are looking for individuals who are educated to degree level in Science, Geography, Environmental Studies or a closely allied discipline. In addition, you’ll have: Experience of and enthusiasm for being in the outdoor environment. The ability to use standard office software, social media and SMART technology to effectively support learning. A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key. A natural pride in your work and impact. A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player. A professional approach to all that you do. 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. Your benefits whilst working with us will include: Holidays - 28 days bank holidays Pension Sick Pay 24hr Counselling Helpline Service Life Assurance Health Cash Plan Training & Development Staff discounts Accommodation can be provided on a chargeable basis (subject to availability) Does this sound like something you would love to do? Come and be part of the team We look forward to your application. For a more detailed understanding of what this opportunity comprises, please refer to the vacancy pack on our website. You can also watch this video to meet Louisa one of our previous Trainee Tutors. If you have any queries regarding this programme, please contact Becky Langman (Trainee Tutor Coordinator) via email at b.langmanfield-studies-council.org The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 8am on 28 April 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. An interview assessment is scheduled to take place on 13th and 14th June at Field Studies Council Margam Discovery Centre, near Port Talbot, South Wales. We will need you to arrive for 4pm on 13th June. Departure on the 14th June will be at 4pm. Overnight accommodation will be provided free of charge. The interview assessment will include a variety of tasks, which will allow you to learn more about the work we do at Field Studies Council and how our centres operate. If you are unable to attend our interview assessment, we may be also able to accommodate an online interview, so please still submit your application if interested. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.