Seasonal Practical Learning Officer

ZSL London Zoo’s Discovery and Learning department are looking for a seasonal Practical Learning Officer to join our team. This is a fixed-term post between the 13th April and 2ndSeptember 2016. During term time this role is part time, 3 days per week including Saturdays (between 28th April – 15th of July).  During the May half term (31st May – 3rd June) and summer holiday period (18th July – 2nd September), the role will be full time.  The successful candidate will also need to be available to start by 20th April at the latest.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following criteria: 

• Previous experience teaching practical animal related courses including in an outdoor environment
• Experience of teaching in either a formal or informal education setting, including activities where the principal focus is practical work (such as specific skill development, vocational training etc.)
• Experience of developing high quality, innovative learning activities/events to meet specific learning outcomes and audience needs
• Experience of working with children and communicating to a wide range of audiences
• Experience working in a zoo, aquarium, museum or other animal related environment
• Ability to carry out and demonstrate to others correct animal husbandry and management skills for handling collections
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn new skills and information within a strict time limit e.g. performance skills, handling different animals, working with different departments in ZSL
• Available to work some evenings and weekends and Bank Holidays
• Able to work in an outdoor environment and in all weather conditions

Applicants will need to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button on our website. If you have any queries regarding this position or when applying through the system please contact Human Resources at hr@zsl.org.

Applications for this position close at 5pm on Tuesday 23rd February 2016.

Interviews will be on Tuesday 1st March 2016.