Educational Tour Guide

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to become part-time Tour Guides at The Living Rainforest, Berkshire.

The Living Rainforest is a vibrant education centre which provides learning opportunities and training as well as a friendly, sociable, working atmosphere and flexible hours during term time and occasional school holidays.

Main duties:

Following training, your main duties will include guiding groups of school children through our glasshouses, introducing them to various rainforest related topics and issues, following current national curriculum.

This is a casual contract and you will be offered work weekly on an hourly basis. Hours will vary depending on the schools we have booked in on each day, however, we are unable to guarantee a set number of hours each week.

This is a great role that offers flexibility to an individual, whilst working in an exciting environment home to over 850 species of plants and animals.

Requirements:

• Previous experience within an education environment e.g. teaching or guiding at other venues
• A scientific background would be beneficial but not essential
• Flexible and a team player
• Adaptable to change

Due to our remote location, all applicants need to be able to drive.

Rate of pay: £12.84 per tour

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter explaining why you would be the best candidate for the role.