Inspire people to connect with the natural world and see the impact of your work every day.
Join the Field Studies Council and help deliver outdoor learning experiences that stay with people for life.
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Permanent full time contract - Weekly hours may vary, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.
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Starting salary is circa £28,470 per annum
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Excellent benefits including 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, extra loyalty days with service, life assurance 5 x your salary, Cycle to work & EV schemes, discounts and cashback opportunities
- Plus, a Health and Wellbeing Support App for you and eligible family members to access remote GP appointments, mental health consultations, physiotherapy sessions and financial & legal support
Work with purpose
At the Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.
Every day, you’ll play a part in that mission. From school groups experiencing the outdoors for the first time to adult learners developing their knowledge and confidence, the sessions you deliver will help people build a deeper understanding of the natural world.
Make a difference
As a tutor, you will deliver engaging Geography, Biology, Environmental Science field trips alongside a wide range of outdoor education experiences for school groups, colleges, universities, families, and adult learners.
Your role will include planning and delivering sessions, adapting activities to suit different learners, and making sure everything you do is safe and inclusive.
You will also contribute to the development of new activities and work closely with a supportive education team to improve and grow what we offer.
When you are not delivering in the field, you will support the wider running of a busy education centre. This is an active role, and some weeks can be busy and demanding, but it is also highly rewarding work.
Follow this link to meet our Senior Tutor, Pippa. Let her show you what it is like to work at the Field Studies Council and why she loves where she works!
Further info regarding the full responsibilities can be found in the vacancy pack attached to the advert on our career’s website
Work surrounded by nature every day
Set within the 850-acre Margam Park estate, surrounded by woodland, open grassland and freshwater habitats, this is a workplace shaped by its landscape. The diverse environments around the centre create a natural outdoor classroom for learners of all ages. Based in an award-winning, low-carbon building, you'll have the opportunity to inspire others while helping people connect with nature in a setting designed for learning and discovery.
Who we’re looking for
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You’ll have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and some experience of teaching or tutoring.
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You’ll be confident planning sessions, preparing learning resources, and engaging a wide range of learners.
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Knowledge of the National Curriculum, Geography, Biology or Environmental Science specifications would be advantageous.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who shares them. Let’s learn and grow, inspire action for the environment, work as a team, and deliver great service.
If you think this role sounds like it would suit you, we would love to hear from you!
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Siân Lane on 01639 860180
The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 26th June 2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
Gweler ein hysbyseb yn Gymraeg ar JobsinWales.com / See our advert in Welsh on JobsinWales.com
Gellir darparu fersiwn Gymraeg o'n pecyn swyddi gwag hefyd ar gais. Anfonwch e-bost i [email protected] gyda'ch cais a byddwn yn anelu gysylltu â chi cyn gynted â phosibl.
A Welsh version of our vacancy pack can also be provided on request. Please email [email protected] your request and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible.
We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.
As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the Field Studies Council, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.
