Casual Learning Officer

Nature Discovery Centre ,

Muddy Lane, Lower Way
, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3FU

The Casual Learning Officer will help nature recover by engaging local communities, thereby empowering people to take action for nature.

Casual Learning Officer

Salary: £14.67 per hour

Contract: Casual contract, zero hours

Hours: Variable hours per week, more hours available in spring and summer months.

Based: Nature Discovery Centre

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.

The Casual Learning Officer will help nature recover by engaging local communities, thereby empowering people to take action for nature.

You’ll be joining a small, friendly Learning Team who are passionate about environmental education based at the Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham.

What you'll be doing

• Delivering inspiring education programmes through sessions delivered on our sites to school groups
• Managing education visits or activities including arrival and departure of school groups, volunteers and associated general administrative tasks
• Liaising closely with colleagues to ensure the smooth-running of the visitor centre
• Setting up and clearing away education equipment for sessions
• Supporting in the nurturing of BBOWT’s relationship with schools

What we’re looking for

• In-depth skills and ability to deliver educational activities to Early Years or curriculum-linked sessions to Primary-aged children
• An excellent knowledge of wildlife and habitats
• Skills and professionalism required to deliver outdoor, environmental education activities
• Able to work independently and take individual responsibility for sessions and communications

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all children and young people. Therefore, the successful applicant for this position will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

BBOWT is an inclusive and supportive employer that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff. We have a team of trained mental health first aiders across the trust, ensuring that employees have access to support whenever needed. The work culture at BBOWT is welcoming and friendly, with a strong emphasis on kindness and respect, making it a positive and enjoyable place to work.