Education Officer: Schools (PT)
In this role, you’ll help deliver outdoor and classroom-based learning sessions for schools, working from the Outdoor Learning Centre.
Contact details
Please send your CV and covering letter (including whether or not you are an Isle of Man worker) to MWT's Education Officer, Rachel Jarvis Martin, before the deadline which is midnight on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
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Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) is seeking a passionate and motivated Part-Time Education Officer (Schools) to inspire the next generation about nature, wildlife, and conservation.
In this role, you’ll help deliver outdoor and classroom-based learning sessions for schools, working from the Outdoor Learning Centre. You’ll play a key part in connecting young people to the Isle of Man’s unique biodiversity and supporting the entitlement to quality environmental education for all Year 5 students on the Isle of Man under a DEFA/DESC contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, curriculum-linked environmental education sessions as part of the Laa Feie Manninagh (Manx Wild Day) nature education entitlement for all Year 5 pupils.
- Create safe, inclusive and inspiring learning experiences in outdoor and classroom settings.
- Contribute to the development of education resources and materials as needed.
- Act as an ambassador for MWT when engaging with schools, teachers, and pupils.
Contract Details
Fixed-term, part-time (5 hours/day, standard 9:30–3pm with lunch break, up to 3 days/week). Based at the Outdoor Learning Centre in West Baldwin, therefore own transport is required.
Contracted delivery periods:
Autumn 2025: 9 September – 23 October
Spring 2026: 21 April – 21 May
Applicants may apply for one period only, but preference may be given to those available for both.
Pay: £20/hour (18.46 plus 8.33% rolled up holiday pay) up to a maximum of £100 per day (5 hours of work)
Person Specification
We’re looking for someone with:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to inspire young learners.
Experience in teaching, outdoor learning, or environmental education.
- Knowledge of local wildlife and conservation issues.
- Willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions.
- An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Desirable: teaching or conservation qualifications, First Aid training, and familiarity with the Manx Curriculum.
Additional Opportunity
Applicants are also alerted to an upcoming Maternity Cover role, covering for the Education Officer from 27 October 2025 for a minimum of 26 weeks.
How to Apply: Please contact Rachel Jarvis Martin, Education Officer at rachel@mwt.im.
Full details and application instructions available below.
Role Descriptor - Part Time Education Officer (Schools 2025)
- Role Descriptor - Part Time Education Officer (Schools)