DBS0091 - Senior Education Warden
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
29/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/04/2023 23:59
Salary:
£22,369 - £23,194 pa pro rata
Job Category:
Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
Employment Location:
Any location within North Tyneside
Further Information
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North Tyneside Parks team as a Senior Education Warden taking a leading role in delivering a valued educational resource to schools and organisations from around the North East. The Outdoor Learning and Environmental Education Service deliver educational visits and events to around 7,000 children and adults per year.
If you are passionate about the natural world and are looking for an opportunity to raise awareness of environmental matters introducing the value of local green spaces to schools and other organisations whilst inspiring future generations and embedding a respect for the natural environment, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude who is eager to contribute to the Outdoor Educational Provision and be part of the Green Flag Award winning North Tyneside Park Service.
You will be required to work 18.5 hours per week over a fixed two and a half days per week as part of a job share.
You would be required to develop, communicate, and coordinate the planning and delivery of the outdoor education programme at the Rising Sun Country Park, Wallsend Parks, Northumberland Park, and other locations within North Tyneside. This involves organising and leading school parties and other groups around the sites and running activity days and other public events.
Experience of working with children and young people in the outdoor environment is essential. The successful candidate will be motivated, committed to raising environmental awareness and prepared to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and over rough terrain. There will be occasional evening and weekend work.
Candidates should have excellent communication and organisational skill and ideally experience in the following:
• Developing and delivering learning plans for outdoor activities that meet the current curriculum.
• Health and Safety and Risk Assessments for outdoor learning.
• A sound knowledge of British wildlife and environmental issues.
• Working with children and young people or organised groups in the outdoor environment
As an integral member of the Parks and Horticulture team, you will help us ensure North Tyneside is a great place to live, work and visit.
In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to our excellent benefits package:
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (for contracts of 3 months or more)
• A generous annual leave allowance, which increases with service, plus bank holidays
• A range of flexible working and leave options, including part-time working, to support work/life balance (subject to business requirements)
• Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Our Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone helpline and extensive online resources for support and advice
• Extensive training and development opportunities including access to our Learning Pool online platform
• Supported career progression
• Discounted membership of our Leisure Centres including 5 gyms; 4 pools; spa and over 250 classes every week
• The ‘Benefits Plus’ Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for Car Leasing; Cycle to Work Scheme; additional annual leave, public transport season tickets, and professional subscriptions
• Credit Union Savings Scheme
• A supportive Occupational Sick Pay scheme
If you have the appropriate skills and want to make a difference, we would like to hear from you. For further information or an informal discussion contact: Pixie Phelan, on 07855 439 773 or email pixie.phelan@northtyneside.gov.uk or outdoor.learning@northtyneside.gov.uk.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.
North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In addition, staff and volunteers are expected to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidance in relation to safeguarding children and safe practice with vulnerable adults. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.