Summer School Teacher (Discovery and Learning Associate)
Posted 19 hours ago
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Job Description Role title:
Summer School Teacher (Discovery and Learning Associate)(Edinburgh)
The role (5 weeks* / fixed term plus additional prep days)
To contribute to the development and/or delivery of specified innovative and creative discovery and learning programmes. Within the RZSS Discovery and Learning team, in your assigned areas of responsibility, engage and excite participants, enhance connection and understanding between participants and wildlife, and strengthen knowledge and skills in line with RZSS’ mission and vision, and relevant curriculums.
Some of the things you’ll do:
Work with colleagues and independently to develop, deliver and evaluate an agreed range of discovery and learning programmes, lessons and resources to achieve agreed outcomes and meet the requirements of relevant objectives, curricula, qualification and training systems; and which are accessible to all.
Deliver all aspects of a defined range of Discovery and Learning activities for agreed target participants, standards and in support of RZSS’ Vision and mission, ensuring all activities deliver value for money, experience and impact
Coordinate logistics and maintain accurate records and reports relating to your assigned D&L activities adhering to agreed standards
Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues to ensure programmes are administered, delivered and the logistics managed effectively as part of the wider Discovery and Learning programme.
What we’re looking for:
Equivalent experience or relevant qualification.
Competent in Microsoft office suite.
Experience of teaching or working in a teaching-related environment with particular emphasis upon science communication.
Working knowledge of the natural world, conservation and science.
What you’ll get in return:
£12.77 per hour
32.5hr working week
34 days annual leave(pro rata)
Discount in both retail/catering
Access to a healthcare plan
Employer contributory pension scheme
You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.
We offer a range of great benefits more details can be found on the link to apply.
Please see the role profile for further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria.
The position will close Sunday 25 May 2025 at midnight with interviews taking place Tuesday 3 June 2025.
In addition to the 32.5 hrs per week, individuals will be required to attend an induction day and undertake 3 days planning with teaching partner and set-up day on Sunday 29 June 2025 (these additional days are paid).
Summer School Teacher (Discovery and Learning Associate)(Edinburgh)
The role (5 weeks* / fixed term plus additional prep days)
To contribute to the development and/or delivery of specified innovative and creative discovery and learning programmes. Within the RZSS Discovery and Learning team, in your assigned areas of responsibility, engage and excite participants, enhance connection and understanding between participants and wildlife, and strengthen knowledge and skills in line with RZSS’ mission and vision, and relevant curriculums.
Some of the things you’ll do:
Work with colleagues and independently to develop, deliver and evaluate an agreed range of discovery and learning programmes, lessons and resources to achieve agreed outcomes and meet the requirements of relevant objectives, curricula, qualification and training systems; and which are accessible to all.
Deliver all aspects of a defined range of Discovery and Learning activities for agreed target participants, standards and in support of RZSS’ Vision and mission, ensuring all activities deliver value for money, experience and impact
Coordinate logistics and maintain accurate records and reports relating to your assigned D&L activities adhering to agreed standards
Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues to ensure programmes are administered, delivered and the logistics managed effectively as part of the wider Discovery and Learning programme.
What we’re looking for:
Equivalent experience or relevant qualification.
Competent in Microsoft office suite.
Experience of teaching or working in a teaching-related environment with particular emphasis upon science communication.
Working knowledge of the natural world, conservation and science.
What you’ll get in return:
£12.77 per hour
32.5hr working week
34 days annual leave(pro rata)
Discount in both retail/catering
Access to a healthcare plan
Employer contributory pension scheme
You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.
We offer a range of great benefits more details can be found on the link to apply.
Please see the role profile for further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria.
The position will close Sunday 25 May 2025 at midnight with interviews taking place Tuesday 3 June 2025.
In addition to the 32.5 hrs per week, individuals will be required to attend an induction day and undertake 3 days planning with teaching partner and set-up day on Sunday 29 June 2025 (these additional days are paid).