Field Studies Tutor

Inspire people to connect with the natural world and see the impact of your work every day.

Join the Field Studies Council and help deliver outdoor learning experiences that stay with people for life.

• Permanentfull timecontract-Weekly hours may vary with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.

• Starting salary is 28470 per annum

• Excellent benefitsincluding 28 days annual leave bank holidaysextra loyalty days with service life assurance 5 x your salaryCycle to work &EV schemesdiscountsand cashback opportunities
• PlusaHealth and Wellbeing Support Appfor you and eligible family members to access remote GP appointments mental health consultations physiotherapysessionsand financial & legal support
• We have optional accommodation available this is your chance to live and work in South Devon!

Work with purpose

At the Field Studies Council our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.

Every dayyoullplay a part in that mission. From school groups experiencing the outdoors for the first time to adult learners developing their knowledge and confidence the sessions you deliver will help people build a deeper understanding of the natural world.

Make a difference

As a tutoryou willdeliver engaging science and geography field trips alongside a wide range of outdoor education experiences for schoolgroups colleges universities families and adult learners.

Your role will include planning and delivering sessions adapting activities to suit different learners and making sure everything you do is safeandinclusive.

You will also contribute to the development of new activities and work closely with a supportive education team to improve and grow what we offer.

When you are not delivering in the field you will support the wider running of a busy education centre. This is an active role and some weeks can be busy and demanding but it is also highly rewarding work.

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!

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

Work surrounded by nature every day

Set within the South Devon National Landscape and just a short walk from the coast Slapton offers a peaceful mix of freshwater woodland farmland and shoreline habitats. The freshwater lagoon of Slapton Ley nearby beaches and rolling countryside create an inspiring outdoor classroom for learners of all ages. Its the kind of place where every day is shaped by the natural world and where you can help others connect with and understand the environment around them.

Whowerelooking for

• Youllhave a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and some experience of teaching or tutoring.
• Youllbe confident planning sessions preparing learning resources and engaging a wide range of learners.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum & Geography and Biology specifications would beadvantageous

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for someone who shares learnand grow inspire action for theenvironment work as ateam and deliver greatservice.

If you think this role sounds like it would suit you we would love to hear from you!

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please call Kate Payne on

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 26th June 2026

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

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Slapton in the week commencing 6th July 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 includingappropriate Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS) checks

We want to create a world whereeveryone feels connected to the environmentso they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity we realise that to achieveour visionwe 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 visionif this inspires you we would love to hear from you.