Education Advisor

Christchurchandeastdorset; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fire and rescue service in Salisbury is seeking an Education Advisor on a temporary basis to deliver safety education in schools. This role offers flexibility, allowing work from home or various support offices. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings, a driving license for travel to schools, and a commitment to safeguarding. Benefits include a local government pension scheme and family-friendly leave policies.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly schemes including maternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience delivering educational programs in schools.
• Flexibility in adapting teaching methods to engage children.
• Strong computer skills required for record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety education programmes within schools and colleges.
• Coordinate visits to schools and act as a key contact.
• Maintain accurate education delivery records.
• Collaborate with firefighters for educational delivery.

Skills

Experience delivering education within a school environment

Ability to adapt to the diverse needs of children and young people

Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages

Ability to communicate professionally with adults and with children

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Job description

Education Advisor (Maternity Cover)

Grade: D

Salary: £31,537 to £33,143 per annum (rising by annual increments to £33,143). For more information on salaries and progression, see our pay and policies page.

Working hours and location

Full Time – 37 hours per week. The role will be based in the Salisbury area with flexibility to work from home, DWFRS Stations, or Support Offices. We welcome discussion on flexible arrangements.

Travel

You must hold a full current driving licence; use of your own vehicle is required. A service vehicle (manual transmission) will be available. You will travel daily to schools for delivery and attend monthly meetings across Dorset or Wiltshire.

Employment type

Temporary – 12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover) or until the return of the substantive postholder.

Contact

Vikki Thomas, Prevention Delivery Manager, 07788 305 006 or email [e-mail].

Closing and interview dates

Closing date for applications: Sunday 1 February 2026 (midnight). Interviews will take place Thursday 12 February 2026.

Service overview

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are vital in making communities safer and healthier.

Benefits

Flexi‑time scheme; Local Government Pension Scheme; generous annual leave; family‑friendly schemes including 39 weeks of full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria); health & wellbeing services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety education programmes within schools and colleges across Wiltshire and Swindon.
• Coordinate our visits to schools and colleges and act as the primary point of contact.
• Maintain accurate records of education delivery.
• Collaborate with firefighters to support them in delivering education.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering education within a school environment.
• Ability to adapt to the diverse needs of children and young people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to communicate professionally with adults and with children during delivery.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.

  Other information

  • May involve some evening and weekend working, infrequent and to be discussed in advance.
  • Rigorous selection with identity checks and Enhanced DBS clearance prior to offer.
  • Employment subject to full pre‑employment checks including right to work, medical, references, and employment history.
  • This is a regulated activity working with children and young people; DBS barred list holders cannot work in this role.
  • Permanent positions arising may be offered to suitable fixed‑term staff.
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  Diversity and inclusion

  We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit and staff undergo unconscious bias training.

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  Safeguarding

  Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and welfare of adults, children, and young people. All staff and volunteers share this commitment.

  International qualifications

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