Learning Programme Teacher (Part Time)

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

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Reference number

371063

Salary

£30,200
per annum (pro rata) [Band C]

Job grade

Executive Officer
Band C

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

RBGK - Horticulture, Learning and Operations

Type of role

Education and Training

Working pattern

Annualised hours, Part-time

Number of jobs available

3

Contents

London, London (region), TW9 3AE

Job summary

Schools are integral to our work and vision, with a broad curriculum linked programme for visiting schools which spans early years, primary, secondary and tertiary education. Our aim is to inspire and develop lifelong connections with the natural world and foster dialogue around the need for sustainable lifestyles.

The part time learning programme teacher role mainly consists of delivery of our onsite education sessions, with themes including plant adaptations, evolution, conservation, ecosystems and much more. The role requires you to follow set lesson plans to achieve learning outcomes.  You will also support the zero hours teachers day to day and work on development of the schools programme.

This is a permanent post based onsite at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

This post is a 0.5 FTE part time annualised hours contract, with most of your hours being completed during term time and during our busy period from March to October.

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Job description

Our ideal candidate will have significant experience of teaching in a formal setting or delivering environmental education programmes to pupils from a variety of key stages. You will be required to teach all age groups from early years to key stage 5.

The ideal candidate will have an ability to inspire and engage pupils and teachers with enthusiasm, passion and a friendly manner. You must have excellent interpersonal skills to work successfully within a team and with external stakeholders.

Person specification

Please see job description for full requirements.

When writing your job application, please give examples of how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification section – these will be scored.

No CVs please.

Interviews will be held w/c 18th November.

The role will commence in early January 2025.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

Selection process details

If you are interested in this position, please visit the provided weblink and submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : jobs@kew.org
  • Email : jobs@kew.org

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