Education Officer
Job Description :
It’s official – we’re the UK’s No 1 zoo!
We have over 12,000 animals, 400 species, 1.43 million visitors a year
and an international reputation for achieving our mission in conservation
breeding programmes, research and education.
Our award winning
Discovery and Learning Team is central to our visitors’ experience and their
engagement with animals and conservation issues and we deliver this through
diverse, fun and exciting means. We also
reach 25,000 students each year in our taught sessions, ranging through all the
key stages and above.
We’re currently on
the search for an Education Officer to join our team delivering taught
sessions.
We’re looking for a
creative mind, able to develop and deliver engaging, high quality
curriculum-linked workshops and resources for school, college and university
groups. You’ll need a degree in Zoo
Biology or a conservation-related field and a teaching qualification or
equivalent experience in teaching a wide range of ages and abilities.
Experience working with SEND students would be an advantage.
With our immersive
360-degree projection in the Sumba school room, we’re looking for someone
conversant in IT packages, interactive whiteboards, tablets, presentation
software and audio visuals. You’ll also
need to be able to communicate complex concepts in an innovative and practical
way. And, we’re a busy team so you’ll
definitely need good organisational skills - time management, administration,
workload planning and meeting deadlines.
A good working
knowledge of the National Curriculum and good understanding of child protection
legislation and policies are important, and a full UK driving license would be
an advantage. And, of course, you’ll need great knowledge of zoos and their
role in conservation.
This position is
subject to an enhanced DBS check.
It’s a full-time,
permanent position, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, normally from
09:00 to 17:00 and may include occasional evening, weekend or Bank
Holidays. As a charitable trust, our
salary scale is not based on LEA scales and we’re offering a salary of £19,133
per annum.
To apply for this
position, please provide your current CV and covering letter stating why you
believe you should be considered for our Education Officer role.
Application URL : http://www.chesterzoo.careers/applynow/4b10f6b0cd6a5d1e?s=ZooNewsDigest
Closing date is:
Friday 23rd October 2015.
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