School Counsellor - Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming)

Description

Job Title:
LEAF Education Specialist – East of England

Salary:
£33,000 + generous pension + SAGE Benefits package (online discounts and savings) plus 10 weeks' holiday to coincide with the schools' Summer Holidays, Christmas, and Easter breaks


Working Hours :
Hybrid Working


Contract Type :
Permanent. Full Time – Term Time Only

LEAF is seeking to appoint an education specialist based in the East of England to join its highly regarded national education team.

You will work with teachers, farmers, young people and others in the agri-food sector to encourage learning about food, farming and the environment in a wide variety of ways – in school, virtually and on farm.

It is essential that Education Specialists:

• Have full Qualified Teacher Status.
• Have a minimum of 3 years' recent teaching experience.
• Can provide evidence of supporting trainee teachers / ECTs (desirable.)
• Demonstrate an interest in farming, food production and the natural environment.
• Have experience with planning, leading or implementing educational visits (desirable.)
• Present a broad and balanced view of farming, food production and the environment which aligns to LEAF's core aims and objectives.
• Possess excellent networking and relationship building skills, to use when working with a diverse

Can deliver work virtually, both 'live' through online video platforms and pre-recorded materials.

• Education Specialist Role Description:
• Design an agreed termly programme of opportunities including elements such as: teacher workshops/meetings/events, seminars for farmers and growers, visits to schools, participation in conferences/shows/events, talks/training at initial teacher training sessions and support for newly qualified teachers.
• Coordinate and/or deliver projects within the region and/or nationally and provide detailed monthly breakdown of the project, against outputs, budgets, and impact points.
• Undertake regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting on activity against agreed aims and objectives.
• Network effectively with members, rural organisations/initiatives, land-based colleges, and societies in your region.
• Broaden contacts with farmers and growers and support them to work with schools and offer farm visits.
• Deliver accredited farmer and teacher training programmes (this will form part of the initial training within the role – including initial observations and co-delivery).
• Develop strong links with schools and teachers in your region.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of resources, curricula, exam specifications and educational initiatives from EYFS to Key Stage 5 with support from the wider education team.
• Plan, manage and host small projects and events (e.g. workshops and seminars).
• Seek opportunities to expand LEAF's educational outreach within your region and/or nationally.

As part of the LEAF education and public engagement team:

• Attend team meetings and professional development sessions, including a minimum of one annual residential (usually in the summer term).
• Occasionally operate in other parts of England working with another member of the team, for example leading a seminar in another region, or delivering training.
• Assist with the development of the LEAF's education programmes.
• Contribute towards the evaluation of LEAF's education work.
• Any other appropriate activity or project as directed by the Education Manager.
• Based in the East of England and willing and able to travel across England (where required) as part of the team.