Education Ranger

City of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government body in Greater London is looking for motivated Education Rangers to deliver outdoor education in parks. Candidates should have a passion for inspiring children and facilitating their connection with nature through engaging activities. The roles are fixed term for 13 weeks and offer varying hours. The closing date for applications is 14 January 2026, and interviews will be on 26 and 28 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Passion for outdoor education and inspiring children.
• Ability to lead educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school engagement programmes providing outdoor learning experiences.
• Lead activities that boost children's wellbeing and confidence.
• Foster a connection with nature.

Job description

Salary: £27,510 - £30,210 (30 hours) £16,506 - £18,126 (18 hours) Inclusive of all allowances

Contractual Hours: 2x roles available (18 hours per week and 30 hours per week)

Basis: Fixed Term – 13 weeks

Workplace category: Workplace-based

Attachments: Job Information Pack

Join Our Team as an Education Ranger at Hampstead Heath or West Ham Park

Are you passionate about outdoor education and eager to inspire the next generation? We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Education Ranger to join our Natural Environment Learning Team. In this role, you will help deliver our school engagement programme, providing enriching outdoor learning experiences for children.

As part of a dynamic team you’ll lead educational activities that:

• Boost children’s wellbeing, confidence and understanding.
• Foster a deep connection with nature.
• Support and enrich the National Curriculum.
• Inspire curiosity, fun, exploration and a lifelong love of learning.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact through outdoor education we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 12 noon on 14 January 2026

Interviews will be held on 26 and 28 January 2026

To apply online please click the Apply online button below.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24‑hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV1027 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one‑size‑fits‑all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and, as part of the selection process, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.