Education Project Officer (Forest School)

Role:

Education Project Officer (Forest School)

Salary:

£20,000 – £22,000 pro rata (dependant on skills and qualifications) £10,296 – £11,315 actual salary

Hours:

22.5 hours per week, Term-time only. Normal working pattern will be 8:30 – 16:30, Tuesday-Thursday (30-minute lunch breaks); may include weekend and evening work as required. Standard terms and conditions apply.

 Location:

South Tyneside.

 Job Summary:

 Groundwork South and North Tyneside has been Changing Places and Changing Lives for over 30 years through a variety of environmental, learning, health and skills programmes: North East and Yorkshire – Groundwork

We are a fast paced and diverse charity with an excellent track record in partnership working and high-quality delivery.

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate person to deliver and develop Forest School programmes and other outdoor and environmental education. 

The successful candidate will be committed to the holistic education of children of all ages. Qualifications are desirable but not essential; Skills and knowledge gained through personal or professional life are just as valuable and training will be considered for a candidate with appropriate skills but no formal qualifications or paid experience. 

Due to the diverse range of delivery, it is anticipated that training will be provided during the induction period to the successful candidate to improve skills in any areas which need development; self-awareness of competencies and areas for development, as well as an ability to quickly learn new skills and knowledge are required. 

We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment, we have been awarded the Disability Confident Scheme Symbol, which is awarded by the Employment Service

Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidate’s subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Groundwork SaNT believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults and to keep them safe. We are committed to practice in a way that protects them.

Instructions for Applicants:

To apply, please carefully read the role description and person specification, complete the application form, declaration of convictions and equal opportunities forms and email them all to sant.recruitment@groundwork.org.uk

Copy of Education Project Officer (Forest School) – Candidate Pack Agency

GW Application Form

Equal Opportunities Form

GW Declaration of Convictions Form

Please note, we cannot accept CVs in place of completed forms and hard-copy applications will not be reviewed. If you have any accessibility requirements that need to be discussed further then please contact sant.recruitment@groundwork.org.uk or call 0191 428 1144. Only successful applicants will be contacted to confirm interview dates and times, no feedback will be given on unsuccessful applications.

Closing Date: 5pm, Tuesday 4th April 2023

Interview Date: Monday 17th April 2023