SAFARI ASSISTANT x 2
(Permanent – 35
hours per week)
We are Chester Zoo,
and for over 80 years we’ve been a leading conservation and education charity,
and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.
We’re also a team of
passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can
to keep the zoo going, from feeding the animals to discovering new conservation
ideas, and giving our 1.9 million visitors an inspirational day out.
We work hard because
we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and we want to be
the best zoo in the world!
If you think you can
help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking to
recruit two Safari Assistants on a permanent basis within our award winning
Discovery & Learning Division.
The Role:
Safari Assistants
work alongside our Safari Rangers to deliver Chester Zoo’s outreach programme
for local primary, secondary and special schools, further education
establishments and community groups. The Safari Assistant is a delivery focused
role, delivering educational talks, hands-on sessions, storytelling, workshops,
events and projects to schools and community groups in their own settings.
Where applicable activities should meet curriculum requirements and should
always be suitable for the target audience. The outreach programme will help
inspire people to love nature and take action to protect it.
Our approach to
education is highly participatory so candidates will be expected to be outgoing
and enthusiastic in their teaching style, with a creative and professional
approach to workshop and resource development. You will be required to work in
partnership with teachers and zoo colleagues to ensure that our work in schools
meets the needs of the national curriculum, alongside our Chester Zoo learning
objectives. In order to reach schools across the region, Safari Assistants are
expected to travel regularly (using a zoo provided vehicle), particularly to
areas surrounding Manchester and Liverpool where there is a high density of
schools and groups to work with.
The successful
candidate will have:
• A
good knowledge of zoo based conservation and the natural world, most likely
gained through a Zoo Biology/Conservation-related degree
• Outstanding
written and verbal communication skills, particularly the delivery of verbal
presentations to engage with a wide range of different audiences
• Experience
delivering engaging workshops to schools and community groups
• Excellent
IT skills including Microsoft packages, interactive whiteboards, presentation
software and AV equipment typical of a learning environment
• Knowledge
of the school education sector, including issues such as safeguarding and SEND
• Excellent
time management and planning skills are essential
• A
full driving licence which is valid in the UK
The salary for this
role is £15,196.20 per annum based on 35 hours per week working predominantly
Monday to Friday, but with some need to work weekends and evenings for which
time off in lieu will be given. In addition we offer a range of amazing benefits
which can be found at http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers/working-at-chester-zoo.
Due to the nature of
the organisation and the role, this post is subject to a DBS check.
To apply for this
position, please provide your current CV and covering letter stating why you
believe you should be considered for our Safari Assistant role to http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers.
Closing date for
applications is 24th May 2017.
Interviews are
expected to take place 1st & 2nd June 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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