With this role you can spend your days teaching outdoors in field studies sites, instead of being stuck in a classroom Permanent Seasonal contract – based on 37.5 hours per week during March to November each year Follow other interests and pursuits over the winter months secure in the knowledge that you have a job to come back to Excellent benefits – including 28 days leave bank holidays, life assurance and a health cash plan and much more (See the full list below) Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by nature on your breaks. Keen to relocate to this stunning part of Suffolk? It may be possible to be resident on site initially on a short-term basis while you find somewhere else to stay. Love where you work Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature. We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits to reward and support you while you work with us. What you’ll be doing This role will see you working with primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities to deliver curriculum-linked activities that will increase students understanding of nature and the environment. Your day to day will include developing, planning, and delivering courses in outdoor teaching sites to students on science and geography school trips. This will involve leading groups of all abilities in the local environment, ensuring you always have the health and safety of the group in mind. When you are not working in the field, you will also be happy to contribute to other aspects of working in a busy education centre. This is a very active role, some weeks will be long and tiring, but our tutors find this work very rewarding, and we promise you will too Follow this link to meet our Senior Tutor, Pippa. Let her show you what it is like to work at the Field Studies Council and why she loves where she works Please refer to the vacancy pack on our website for full details of the responsibilities of the role. Where you’ll be based Field Studies Council Flatford Mill is the first and original field study centre set up in the UK during the 1940’s. It is set amidst the quintessentially English countryside of the Dedham Vale in Suffolk and sits on the banks of the River Stour. We can accommodate up to 88 guests across 24 bedrooms. Customers stay in our internationally important buildings such as Willy Lotts’ House, (built in the 1500’s and made famous by John Constable’s ‘Haywain’ painting), Valley Farm (a medieval great hall built in the 1450’s) and of course the Mill itself that was owned and renovated by the Constable family in the 1700’s. We are situated at the end of a lane that has no through traffic which offers visitors of all ages a sought-after sense of tranquillity. Our 7 hectares of grounds include riverside and lake margins, woodland, grassland, and quiet areas with picnic benches all connected by circular walks. Who we’re looking for If you have a passion for teaching and the natural world, along with a relevant degree and experience in tutoring, this role is for you A specialism in Geography would be advantageous. In addition, you will have: A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key A natural pride in the work you produce A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player A professional manner in all that you do An 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 Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team We look forward to your application. Your benefits whilst working with us will include: Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance, pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service. Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service. Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Charlotte Foster (Education Team Leader) on 01206 297110 The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 31st March 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Flatford Mill in the week commencing 7th April 2025 Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.