Environmental Education School Support Officer

The Environmental Education School Support Officer at WWT in Burscough, UK, will engage schools in the Generation Wild program, connecting young people with nature through various activities. This role requires frequent travel to local schools, involves a one-year contract, and seeks candidates with teaching qualifications or relevant experience. The position aims to inspire children from disadvantaged backgrounds to appreciate nature.
All Locations Martin Mere What type of role are you interested inEmployed Advertising Salary£25,985 per annum Vacancy TypeFixed Term FunctionEngaging with schools/learning About The Role


Are you passionate about connecting young people with nature? Do you believe nature is for everyone? Do you genuinely want to make a difference?


We have a fantastic opportunity for someone with the drive, skills and experience to support schools taking part in Generation Wild, our nature connection programme for primary schools, children and families in disadvantaged areas. This ground-breaking project uses story, music, art, performance and puppetry to create a sense of magic and adventure, engaging a wide range of children irrespective of their background or ability.


You will be joining us at an exciting moment, as we launch in-person support for the first time – bringing an inspiring programme of nature‑connection activities to school grounds and local nature spaces.


70,000 children have already taken part in Generation Wild and together they’ve completed over 270,000 nature activities. Your work will help us reach even more young people and take this work to the next level.


Join us as we inspire a new generation of nature lovers.


Further details


This post will be based at our Martin Mere Wetland Centre but will require frequent travel to schools within a one-hour travel distance. Your travel costs for visits to schools will be reimbursed.


Generation Wild has been running for five years and is currently fully funded until August 2027.


This is initially a one-year contract but we are currently in talks with our funder with a view to extending both the Generation Wild programme and this post.


We have a passion for engaging disadvantaged communities with nature and have a strong track record of working with young people from these areas. We would welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. If this is a role that excites you, we want to hear from you.


About Us


WWT is the UK’s leading wetland restoration charity. Our wetland centres engage a million visitors every year. Generation Wild forms an important part of our wider learning programmes which inspire over 55,000 learners per year.


Appointment to this position is subject to the successful candidate receiving an enhanced disclosure and barred list check (child).


About You You will need:



Teaching qualification (or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience
Current driving license as the post holder will need to travel regularly to schools within a one-hour travel distance of WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
A passion for connecting young people and families with nature and to opening up nature for all, irrespective of background
Experience of working with children (ideally either in a school or informal learning setting)
Ability to design and deliver inspiring nature-connection activities for primary age children and their families
Ability to coordinate and enthuse volunteers in support of your work
Ability to use IT (particularly Word/PowerPoint/Excel) effectively in support of your work
A good understanding of the way schools work and the pressures teachers currently face

About Us


We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.


Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.


Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?


Why you’ll love working at WWT



Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
Cycle to work scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit. Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410 Apply


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