Education Team Leader

The Vacancy

Lead with impact, guide a talented team, and help students connect with nature in a role that combines management, teaching, and a beautiful setting.

We’re looking for an experienced Team Leader with proven management experience to join Field Studies Council Margam Discovery Centre. In this senior role, you’ll manage and mentor a passionate education team, oversee curriculum delivery, and contribute to the strategic management of the centre alongside the Centre Manager.

• Permanent full-time contract – average 37.5 hours per week
• Weekly hours may vary – more during busy periods, less during quieter times.
• Starting salary is circa £33,357 per annum

Why join us?

• Be part of a charity that inspires students of all ages to engage with and care for the environment.
• Work in a beautiful countryside setting, surrounded by nature on your breaks
• Enjoy excellent benefits including 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, life assurance 5x your salary, health and wellbeing support + much more!

In this senior role, you will:

• Lead and manage the education team, providing guidance, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
• Develop, plan, and oversee the delivery of high-quality curriculum-linked learning experiences that increase students’ understanding of nature and the environment.
• Support the Centre Manager in running the day-to-day operations of the centre and contribute to strategic planning.
• Participate in some hands-on teaching in the field, working with students of all ages on a variety of science and geography programmes.
• This role also forms part of our duty rota which will involve staying on site on some evenings and overnight to deal with customer issues and respond to emergencies. As a key member of the senior on-call team you will also provide support to other duty staff.

Further info regarding the full responsibilities can be found in the vacancy pack attached to the advert on our careers website.

Where you’ll be based

Set within the 850-acre Margam Park estate, surrounded by woodland, open grassland and freshwater habitats, this is a workplace shaped by its landscape. The diverse environments around the centre create a natural outdoor classroom for learners of all ages. Based in an award-winning, low-carbon building, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire others while helping people connect with nature in a setting designed for learning and discovery.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced leader with a proven track record of managing and developing teams, with:

• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
• At least 5 years relevant work experience, with the confidence to produce and prepare teaching resources, activities and lesson plans that meet curricular requirements

You will also have:

• A strong work ethic and pride in the quality of your work
• A flexible, adaptive approach, able to work independently and as part of a team
• A professional manner and empathy with the Field Studies Council’s mission
• Commitment to personal development and motivation to take on new challenges

Does this sound like the opportunity you have been waiting for? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
• Life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary
• Health and Wellbeing Support App for you and eligible family members to access remote GP appointments, mental health consultations, physio, financial & legal support
• 24hr Counselling Helpline Service
• Cycle to work and EV schemes
• Discounts and cashback opportunities
• Flexible working options where roles permit
• Quality learning and development opportunities

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Siân Lane, Centre Manager, on 01639 895636

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 4 October 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Margam Discovery Centre in the week commencing 12 October 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

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A Welsh version of our vacancy pack can also be provided on request. Please email [email protected] your request and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible.

The company

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the Field Studies Council, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision… if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health and Wellbeing Support App
• Training & development
• Free parking
• Retail discounts
• Family leave
• Flexible working
• Free refreshments