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Conservation Education Assistant (temporary fixed term contract, term-time only)

Temporary fixed-term contract until 22 July 2025, 35 hour term-time only 

An exciting, term-time only delivery role in a work setting like no other. 

The Role

This is a key role working as part of our award winning Conservation Education and Engagement team, delivering our on site, outreach and virtual programme of workshops for schools, colleges and universities; assisting with the development of activities, workshops and high quality learning resources to support our programme.

As a Conservation Education Assistant you will: 

• Work alongside our Conservation Education Officers to deliver Chester Zoo’s programme of activities for schools, colleges and universities
• Deliver workshops in-zoo, virtually and as outreach
• Work with colleagues to maximise conservation impact, achieve learning goals and improve visitor/audience experience by contributing to research
• Manage resources
• Support and work with volunteers
• Support administrative tasks

The Package

• Temporary fixed-term contract until 22 July 2025, on a term-time only basis (based on Cheshire West and Chester term dates)  
• Working hours 35 hours per week (term time only), 9am-5pm with a 60 minute (unpaid) lunch break
• Salary £21,752.97 per annum based on 35 hours per week (this will be pro rata’d to term-time only hours for the period of employment)
• 33 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9% 

Our Requirements 

• A good knowledge and an ongoing interest of zoo-based conservation and the natural world.
• Outstanding communication skills, in particular verbal and written communication.
• Experience of delivering engaging workshops to a variety of audiences including school aged children.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and time management skills.
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• A full driving licence valid in the UK is essential.

Although not essential, the following would be desirable: 

• Experience of delivering engaging workshops to groups with additional learning needs.
• A sound and up to date knowledge of the National Curriculum and safeguarding legislation and policies.

Closing applications is 25th September 2024

Shortlisting of applications and interviews for the role may take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate is found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.