Do you have a love for the great outdoors? Are you interested in pursuing a career in outdoor education? Find more information about this career and apply for jobs today.
What is Outdoor Education
Outdoor education is a type of active and experiential learning experience that is done in an outdoor setting. This is a great way to be out in nature and away from technology, and learn new skills and improve knowledge. Outdoor education is popular with schools and especially with young people.
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Field Studies Council
Field Studies Council is an environmental education charity. Founded in 1943, we are best known for providing residential and day field trips for those studying biology and geography. Their mission is to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.
How to Find Work
Lots of companies hire outdoor education teachers and permanent and short term seasonal roles are advertised al year round. You can find work with schools, local councils, wildlife trusts, summer and holiday camps, nature and conservation groups, scout groups and more.
Working as an outdoor education instructor is really fun and. a great way to pass on knowledge and teach young people about the natural world. Usually you will need to be independent and be able to provide talks on related topics, e.g. nature, geography, geology and the environment. As part of a role you might need to lead tours, prepare educational resources and answer questions.
Some recruiters offering full time fixed contracts offer competitive salaries, annual holiday entitlement, sick pay pension schemes and life assurance. You can find vacancies in the UK, Europe, North America and worldwide. Some companies offer educational trips abroad and hire staff to lead groups – this can be a really exciting way to travel to new countries and get paid.
Summer Outdoor Education Jobs
If you are looking for temporary work over the summer period then there are jobs at places like summer camps which hire staff to lead children on educational tours. Jobs usually run from May to September for 3 months and positions can be mainly found in the US and Canada. You could find a job working at a camp in spectacular settings, make new friends, earn a good salary and have a lot of fun.