Field Studies Tutor

Field Studies Tutor with The Cranedale Centre

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is eager to learn and who will need to excel in their teaching of fieldwork to students. The successful candidate will be required to enthuse, engage and educate pupils of all ages and backgrounds in amazing places of natural wonder and beauty.

About us

We are a small, friendly, educational charitable trust in North Yorkshire specialising in providing high quality academic fieldwork in geography, ecology and environmental studies for A-level, GCSE and primary pupils. Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds and surrounded by quiet countryside, the Cranedale Centre seeks to offer the very best learning experience possible for our visitors.

The Job

The Field Studies Tutor will take a full and active role in the tutoring of all student groups and will be required to teach on all educational courses, at all levels, from KS2 Environmental Studies to A-level Geography and Ecology.

A typical week might start with checking small mammal traps with A-level biologists and then undertaking ecological fieldwork with them at a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve. The following days could be spent teaching human geography fieldwork in Scarborough with A-level geographers, investigating ‘place’ or examining urban microclimates. You could also find yourself teaching primary pupils orienteering in Dalby Forest or exploring rock pools and sea caves at Flamborough Head.

This is a post with a lot of variety and interest as the Field Studies Tutor will be involved in both the planning and delivery of field studies days as well as developing resources within the education department. We teach groups for around 9 months of the year and during these times the tutor will be required to be on a duty rota and typically will deliver 1-2 evening activities per week. During August, December and much of January we are closed to schools and the tutor will spend these periods developing resources, undertaking staff training and taking longer periods of annual leave.

The Candidate

This is a job that would be suitable for Qualified Teachers (or NQTs) of Geography or Science looking to advance their skills in practical fieldwork, or those already teaching in the outdoor education sector seeking to improve their practice at A-level. Equally however, enthusiastic candidates who have demonstrable experience working with young people in any setting with a degree in Geography, Ecology or related discipline should apply for the role.

The following skills, qualifications and abilities would be helpful for the role:

• Enthusiasm for teaching geography, ecology or environmental studies to young people
• Previous experience teaching or working with children (this does not have to be in a formal school setting)
• A people person, who is easy to get on with and has good communication skills and friendly manner who will work well within our team and wide range of visiting customers
• Be hardworking and able to cope with occasional pressure
• Be well organised and safety conscious
• Be willing to learn and self-reflect, striving to constantly improve on their own practice
• Enjoys spending time in the outdoors, whatever the weather
• Has a degree in geography, ecology or related discipline or extensive experience working in the outdoor education sector or fieldwork
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have held a full UK driving licence for more than 12 months

The Benefits to You

• Free single accommodation in a three bedroom cottage is provided offsite in the idyllic rural village of Kirby Grindalythe, including private garden and parking area
• Generous 7.6 weeks holiday entitlement per year (38 days including bank holidays)
• Time off in lieu for all weekend working
• Meals (lunch and dinner) provided free when you are working with student groups
• Personal Training Allowance of £350 after your first year to spend on your own CPD (so long as it can be shown to benefit the work of the Centre too)
• Free use of a nearby private swimming pool after hours
• Equipment bonus of £400 gross paid to you at the very start of your employment to equip yourself with new outdoor gear (rucksack, waterproofs, boots etc)
• Being part of a friendly and close-knit team with opportunities for team bonding over shared interests like walking or wildlife watching as well as being able to be part of wider staff social events held at summer and Christmas

Start Date: Negotiable for the right candidate

The closing date for applications is 31st August 2025 but 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 here at the Cranedale Centre, Kirby Grindalythe, YO17 8DB in early September and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

If you have any questions about the role or if you would like to discuss anything informally before you apply please contact Chris Cassells at [email protected]