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Reference number
331548
Salary
£30,200
per annum (pro rata, depending on hours worked)
GBP
Job grade
Executive Officer
Band C
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
RBGK – Wakehurst
Type of role
Secondary education teacher
Other
Other
Working pattern
Part-time
Number of jobs available
4
Contents
Location
Little London, South East England, RH17 6TN
About the job
Job summary
Do you love teaching but yearn to escape the constraints of the classroom? Take this opportunity to join our teaching team to inspire and engage learners about the importance of plants and conservation in the stunning Wakehurst landscape. Supported with our carefully planned curriculum linked workshops and knowledgeable team, you can let nature do the talking away from the constraints of formal learning. This is a chance to get back to what matters: inspiring a sense of awe and wonder for the natural world and a genuine curiosity to learn in young people.
Job description
We are looking for teachers at all stages in their career, who have a passion for the natural world and thrive in teaching in a variety of environments.
Person specification
We are recruiting four teaching roles (zero hours contracts) to join our inspirational team.
This is a site based role.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application via the Kew Gardens website.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : jobs@kew.org
- Email : jobs@kew.org
Recruitment team
- Email : jobs@kew.org
