Education Coordinator

Job Description

Education Coordinator

St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust

Role Description

The Trustees are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and inspirational leader who is committed to outdoor learning which will focus on the historic and natural landscape of St Osyth Priory.

It is an exciting opportunity as the successful candidate will be responsible for the newly established Education Centre in the Priory grounds. They will lead with the planning and implementation of high quality activities that will provide stimulating, fun and memorable educational experiences for the school visits which will begin in March 2021.

A grant from the Culture for Recovery fund is enabling the Trust to cover the expenses for these visits. They will therefore provide an all important showcase for the educational opportunities and activities that the Priory can deliver beginning in March 2021.

Overall Job Purpose

To be responsible for the development, implementation and provision of inspirational and exciting activities, enabling children to enjoy outdoor learning in entirely unique surroundings and in doing so boost their physical and mental wellbeing.
To be responsible for the organisation and arrangements of all the resources so creating a learning space that supports and enhances the planned educational activities.
Position Type: Teaching
Pay Range: MPR 3-6 depending on qualifications and experience
Position Start Date: 15th February 2021
Contract Type: Part Time 25 hours per week
Contract Term: Fixed term, 2 months in advance
Application Closing Date: 29th January 2021
Date of Interviews: TBC

For additional informaton contact sonia.grantham@me.com

For a job description and application form contact karen.starling@tiscali.co.uk

Information about the School

St Osyth Priory is an exceptional collection of heritage assets comprising 16 separate Grade I, II* and II listed buildings set within a Grade II registered historic park and garden.

The vision for this mesmerising collection of buildings and landscape, is to fully revitalise and restore the historic assets to their former glory.

The St Osyth Priory Education Centre has been established to welcome school groups to this important and historic site.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.