Lead with impact, guide a talented team, and help students connect with nature in a role that combines management, teaching, and a beautiful setting.
We’re looking for an experienced Team Leader with proven management experience to join Field Studies Council Margam Discovery Centre. In this senior role, you’ll manage and mentor a passionate education team, oversee curriculum delivery, and contribute to the strategic management of the centre alongside the Centre Manager.
Starting salary is circa £33,357 per annum
Be part of a charity that inspires students of all ages to engage with and care for the environment.
Work in a beautiful countryside setting, surrounded by nature on your breaks
Enjoy excellent benefits including 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, life assurance 5x your salary, health and wellbeing support + much more!
In this senior role, you will:
Lead and manage the education team, providing guidance, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
Develop, plan, and oversee the delivery of high-quality curriculum-linked learning experiences that increase students’ understanding of nature and the environment.
Support the Centre Manager in running the day-to-day operations of the centre and contribute to strategic planning.
Participate in some hands-on teaching in the field, working with students of all ages on a variety of science and geography programmes.
This role also forms part of our duty rota which will involve staying on site on some evenings and overnight to deal with customer issues and respond to emergencies. As a key member of the senior on-call team you will also provide support to other duty staff.
Where you’ll be based
Set within the 850-acre Margam Park estate, surrounded by woodland, open grassland and freshwater habitats, this is a workplace shaped by its landscape. The diverse environments around the centre create a natural outdoor classroom for learners of all ages. Based in an award-winning, low-carbon building, you'll have the opportunity to inspire others while helping people connect with nature in a setting designed for learning and discovery.
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking an experienced leader with a proven track record of managing and developing teams, with:
Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
At least 5 years relevant work experience, with the confidence to produce and prepare teaching resources, activities and lesson plans that meet curricular requirements
You will also have:
A strong work ethic and pride in the quality of your work
A flexible, adaptive approach, able to work independently and as part of a team
A professional manner and empathy with the Field Studies Council’s mission
Commitment to personal development and motivation to take on new challenges
Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
28 days annual leave + bank holidays + extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
Life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary
Health and Wellbeing Support App for you and eligible family members to access remote GP appointments, mental health consultations, physio, financial & legal support
24hr Counselling Helpline Service
Cycle to work and EV schemes
Discounts and cashback opportunities
Flexible working options where roles permit
Quality learning and development opportunities
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Siân Lane, Centre Manager, on 01639 895636
The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 4 October 2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Margam Discovery Centre in the week commencing 12 October 2026
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
A Welsh version of our vacancy pack can also be provided on request. Please email recruitment@field-studies-council.org your request and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible.
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