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Summer School Teacher

We have the following vacancies for this fixed term role:

6 x 5 weeks / fixed term plus additional prep days

2 x 4 Weeks / fixed term plus additional prep days

The role:

Summer School Teacher (Discovery and Learning Associate)(Edinburgh)

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.
• Supervise relevant student placements and volunteers during specific programmes, including holiday, evenings, and weekends.
• Maintain discipline and ensure the safe and responsible behaviour of programme participants e.g. school groups and holiday clubs. 

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.
• Good understanding of learning outside the classroom 
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing conditions