OmVed Gardens is seeking a new team member to work with our team of food growers, gardeners, chefs, ecologists and artists and together help deliver 18 education sessions for primary-school aged children. Education experience is not mandatory, however the applicant must have experience in either gardens or conservation, and an interest in outdoor education.
Organisation: OmVed Gardens
Position: Freelance Education Programme Facilitator (Ecology)
Responsible to: Director of OmVed Gardens
Pay: From £16.00 per hour reflecting experience and qualifications
Hours: 4-8 hours a week
Location: In-person role in Highgate, North London, N6 5JF
Application deadline: 22 July 2024
Interviews starting: Week beginning 29 July 2024
Expected commencement: Mid August 2024
Main Job Objectives
Deliver 18 seasonally based education sessions throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Attend and develop the curriculum for these sessions across curriculum development meetings
Person Specification
Interest in outdoor education, specifically ecology and wildlife (birds and invertebrates).
Ability to self-guide work, and work collaboratively.
Willingness to learn outdoor curriculum development
Excellent communication skills
Ability to follow through with commitments and meet deadlines
Experience of educating primary school aged children is a bonus
Note: We acknowledge that people of colour and those from diverse backgrounds are under-represented in this sector. As such, we encourage those from under-represented backgrounds to apply.
About Omved Gardens:
Located in Highgate, London, Omved Gardens encompasses one hectare of land. We practice organic gardening and food growing with a heavy focus on permaculture and environmental synergy. It is an outdoor lab, a meeting place and a celebration of organic and sustainable food production. The gardens are open to the public for educational workshops and events throughout the year. The vision for Omved Gardens is to increase biodiversity at all levels (food, seed, species, participation) and to use the garden, or the act of growing or tending the wild to advance towards the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
TO APPLY:
Please send an email with your CV and covering letter to Corrie Wingate: corrie@omvedgardens.com
Deadline: July 22, 2024 Interviews: Week of July 29, 2024