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Wednesday, 24th April 2024 |
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Schools & Families Officer |
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Chelsea Physic Garden |
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£22,000 p.a. (pro rata) |
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Full-Time Position |
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London, England |
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Sunday, 19th May 2024 |
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| Job Description |
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Are you looking to inspire the next generation of plant scientists and connect people with nature? Apply via our website to join our friendly team.
The Schools and Families Officer is responsible for organising and delivering a diverse programme of school sessions and family workshops at London’s oldest botanic garden.
At Chelsea Physic Garden we want to connect people with the power of plants. The Schools & Families Officer will take a leading role in the delivery and ongoing development of Chelsea Physic Garden’s Schools and Family programmes. The postholder will work with teachers, schools, colleges, universities, community and family groups to deliver a diverse range of enjoyable, high-quality learning experiences to inspire and engage visitors of all ages and socio-demographic backgrounds. They will engage audiences both on and offsite. They will develop digital classroom resources to help us reach more learners across the UK. |
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Essential (E)
Desirable (D)
Proven experience delivering outdoor environmental education to EYFS, primary, and secondary students (E)
Ability to communicate complex information effectively for a range of audiences and learning styles.(E)
Confidence in communicating with wide professional networks from representatives from our partner schools, to community group leads, the CPG Youth Panel, and colleagues. (E)
Ability to write, produce and distribute lesson plans, newsletters, reports. (E)
Ability to manage and analyse data for evaluation purposes.(E)
IT skills to update database and contribute to the website and digital learning resources. (E)
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.(E)
Demonstrable knowledge of basic horticultural skills. (E)
Good understanding of plant science, natural history, conservation, the climate crisis and ecology. (E)
An interest in working sustainably during the Climate Crisis (E)
An interest in art and creative crafts (D)
An understanding of working in the charitable sector with limited resources and able to take a collaborative approach to deliver excellence in learning programmes. (D) |
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| Application Instructions |
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Please apply using the application on the website
https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/about/vacancies/ |
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