Seasonal Learning Officer (Bucks), 14 hrs/ wk

To plan, manage and deliver inspiring education programmes and events at College Lake education centre from arrival to departure

Reporting Line

Reports directly to Senior Learning Officer (Bucks)

Employee Management

This post has no line reports.

Budgetary Responsibilities

This post has no budgetary responsibilities., · Plan, manage and deliver inspiring education programmes throughout the process up to and including departure from the activity or event

· To develop, and support the delivery of, educationally themed events and activities at College Lake

· To support Learning team volunteers

· To assist with general administrative tasks

· Assist with upkeep of education resources as required

· Support in the nurturing of BBOWT’s relationship with schools

· To undertake training agreed with line manager

· Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and systems.

· To represent the Trust in a professional manner and to act at all times in a manner which will not damage its reputation.

· To ensure that all health and safety obligations are met in all aspects of the role in particular, to ensure implementation of Child Welfare and Safety Code of Practice

· Ability and willingness to demonstrate the BBOWT behaviours of Connect; Grow; Lead by Example; Positivity; and Conscious Inclusion

· To promote a culture of membership recruitment within the team

· Any other duties as delegated by the line manager, Director or Chief Executive

· In-depth understanding of appropriate learning and communication styles

· Ability to engage a wide range of audiences in varied settings and impart key concepts

· Well-developed IT skills with a working knowledge and understanding of MS Office functions such as Word, Excel, Outlook

· Excellent planning and organisation skills

· Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

· Ability and willingness to demonstrate the BBOWT behaviours

· First aid qualification*

· Able to effectively communicate curriculum-linked information to school aged learners; early years through to A-level

· An excellent knowledge of wildlife and habitats

• means that the certification must be achieved within 6 months of being appointed in post (if not already qualified). The candidate appointed will receive appropriate training and two opportunities to pass assessments to ensure that they meet the criteria. The training and assessments will take place within the probationary period or a longer period if agreed by the Trust. A consistent failure to achieve an adequate standard in tests is likely to mean that the employment will be terminated.

Measurements of Success

· Positive feedback from schools and activity participants

· Successful delivery of education programmes

· Clear communication

· Amount of supervision required

· Completion of tasks on schedule and to expected standards

This post will be DBS checked at enhanced level. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. BBOWT will not unfairly discriminate on the basis of criminal convictions. BBOWT’s policy regarding this matter and the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice are available on