Field Studies Tutor - Leeson House

At Leeson House Field Studies Centre you’ll be part of a small, friendly team in a truly unique location on the Jurassic Coast. You’ll get to share your passion for outdoor learning with children and young people while working in one of the country’s leading field study centres.

This is a rewarding role in a supportive environment where no two days are the same. You’ll also have the option of affordable on-site accommodation to help you settle in.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality fieldwork and outdoor learning sessions for visiting groups, from KS1 through to A Level.

Working alongside four tutors and the Deputy Centre Manager, you’ll lead activities both on our 7-acre site and at nearby sites such as Studland, Old Harry Rocks, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. During quieter times, you’ll help design new sessions and contribute to the development of the Centre’s facilities and grounds.

About you

• you’ll be an experienced outdoor educator with a real enthusiasm for engaging children and young people
• you’ll be confident leading sessions across a range of ages and subjects, with training and induction provided
• you’ll bring energy, adaptability and the physical ability needed to access our teaching sites
• you’ll ideally be able to drive a minibus (or be willing to train) and have access to transport when required
• you’ll be happy working flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, with TOIL given in return

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.