Senior Field Studies Tutor

Looking for your next challenge in environmental education? Join us at Nettlecombe Court as a Senior Tutor and become a key member of our inspiring education team.

• Start date: January 2026
• Permanent full-time contract – average 37.5 hours per week
• Weekly hours will vary across the year, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.
• Starting salary is circa £29,605 per annum
• Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan (see the full list below)
• Beautiful location with accommodation available – relocate to a stunning location in Somerset!

Love where you work!

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

As Senior Tutor (Team Leader) you’ll play a key role in leading and inspiring both learners and colleagues.

You will work with primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities to deliver curriculum-linked activities that will increase students understanding of nature and the environment.

Your day to day will include planning and delivering courses in outdoor field sites to students on science and geography school trips. This will involve leading groups of all abilities in the local environment, ensuring you always have the health and safety of the group in mind.

You’ll provide leadership and support to junior members of the education team, including mentoring, coaching and carrying out reviews.

You’ll also contribute to resource development, support the smooth running of the centre, and deputise for the Education Team Leader when required.

This is a very active role, some weeks will be long and tiring, but our tutors find this work very rewarding, and we promise you will too!

Follow this link to meet our Senior Tutor, Pippa. Let her show you what it is like to work at the Field Studies Council and why she loves where she works!

Please refer to the vacancy pack for full details of the responsibilities of the role.

Where you’ll be based

Field Studies Council Nettlecombe Court is a unique and inspiring place to work. Set in a peaceful valley on the edge of Exmoor National Park, the house is a striking Tudor and Georgian mansion surrounded by ancient woodland, heritage parkland, and a nationally important Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Working here means being immersed in nature every day, with easy access to the Somerset coast, Exmoor, and the Quantocks National Landscape. The setting is not only beautiful but also rich in history and biodiversity, offering a truly rewarding environment to be part of.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll have a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, with some experience in teaching, tutoring, or delivering outdoor learning. You’ll be confident in preparing learning resources and bringing lessons to life in the field. Experience leading and motivating others is an advantage.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong work ethic and takes pride in their work
• Can work flexibly and independently, as well as part of a team
• Demonstrates professionalism and empathy with the aims of Field Studies Council
• Is motivated to learn, develop new skills, and take on new challenges

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary, 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Robyn Landy (Education Team Leader) on 01984 640320.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 19th October 2025.

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 Nettlecombe Court on Monday 27th October 2025.

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.