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Join a UNESCO World Heritage Site and leading plant science institute, RBG Kew, for the opportunity to educate learners on biodiversity
Overview
Salary
£32900
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond
Expires
Expires at anytime
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is an esteemed plant science institute and a major visitor attraction. We're on a mission to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of all life on Earth. As a Learning Programme Teacher, you'll deliver education sessions covering topics like plant adaptations, evolution, conservation, and ecosystems. Your role involves following set lesson plans to achieve specific learning outcomes.
Role Requirements:
- Significant experience in teaching within a formal setting or delivering environmental education programmes.
- Ability to inspire and engage pupils and teachers with enthusiasm and passion.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for team collaboration and external stakeholder engagement.
- An Enhanced DBS Check is a requirement.
Application Process Details:
- Submit your application through our online portal.
- Provide examples of how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification section of the job description.
- This role doesn't support UK Visa Sponsorship; the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth. We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history. Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
The role: As a Learning Programme Teacher on a zero hours contract, you will be primarily responsible for delivering our onsite education sessions at Kew Gardens. These sessions cover a variety of topics such as plant adaptations, evolution, conservation, and ecosystems. You will follow set lesson plans to achieve specific learning outcomes, mainly during term time and our busy periods from March to October.
Job requirements: Our ideal candidate will have significant experience in teaching within a formal setting or delivering environmental education programmes to pupils across all key stages, from early years to key stage 5. You must be able to inspire and engage pupils and teachers with enthusiasm and passion. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to work successfully within a team and with external stakeholders. An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary of £32,900 per annum (pro rata), continuous learning opportunities, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, an Employee Assistance Programme, and other wellbeing support such as a cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. Additionally, you will receive free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
Applications: Please submit your application through our online portal. Provide examples of how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification section of the job description. No CVs please. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
