Senior Teacher

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant science institute in East Grinstead is seeking a full-time Teaching Lead to inspire and engage learners in the importance of plants and conservation. This role involves delivering structured educational programs and working with diverse age groups. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant subject, a teaching qualification, and significant experience in presenting science education. A strong knowledge of plant biology and the UK Science Curriculum is essential. A generous benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Competitive pension

Employee discount scheme

Free entry to national museums

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
• Teaching qualification and significant recent experience in delivering science programs.
• Experience working with various abilities and age groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the teaching team to inspire learners in plants and conservation.
• Deliver educational programs linked to a structured curriculum.
• Engage young learners in outdoor education.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Experience in science education

Knowledge of plant biology

Understanding of UK Science National Curriculum

Ability to work with diverse age groups

Education

Degree level education in biology, geography, education, or environment

Job description

Overview

Join us for the opportunity to lead our teaching team to inspire and engage learners in the importance of plants and conservation in the Wakehurst landscape. Supported by our fully planned curriculum linked workshops and knowledgeable team, you can let nature do the talking away from the constraints of formal learning. This is a chance to get back to what matters: inspiring a sense of awe and wonder for the natural world and a genuine curiosity to learn in young people. Wakehurst Learning programme currently welcomes over 11,000 pupils from EYFS to KS5 from schools across the South- East and we are looking for an experienced leader to join our team.

An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.

The role is full time and site-based at Wakehurst.

Qualifications

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent in a related subject such as biology, geography, education, the environment.
• Have a teaching qualification and significant experience of teaching and delivering science education programmes within the last three years.
• Have experience of working with a wide range of abilities and ages (Primary and Secondary).
• Have a good working knowledge of plant biology, conservation, and the UK Science National Curriculum.

About us

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.

The salary for this position is £39,243 per annum [Band D].

Benefits

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.