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We will soon have vacancies for
Bloom Workshop Leaders
We are looking for several new enthusiastic and experienced freelance staff to help deliver outdoor nature sessions to inner London schools from November 2023. This is a paid role at a competitive day rate. We are running about 50 workshops over the year, with exact dates to be confirmed. Each workshop requires two people; our objective is to create a team of staff, drawing on members as required. You will be enthusiastic about inspiring young people with a love for and appreciation of nature, have an interest, appreciation and ideally some knowledge about nature, be experienced working with children, preferably in an outdoor setting and have an interest in a reflective approach to being in nature.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
About us
Our vision is that all young people may have the opportunity to develop meaningful connections with nature. We formed Bloom, a Community Interest Company, to fulfil this vision by offering schools fully funded outdoor workshops which engage, inform and inspire young people to enjoy being in nature rather than in front of screens. We also run Holiday Nature Club sessions for local children.
We are currently being funded by the London Legacy Development Corporation to deliver these workshops to KS2 and KS3 pupils in schools close to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP) where we run the sessions, although we may run some sessions within a school’s own grounds. The Holiday Nature Club also takes place at QEOP. There may also be the opportunity to work in other parts of London.
Person Specification:
Applicants will:
Have experience of working with children, preferably in an outdoor setting
Be enthusiastic about inspiring young people with a love for and appreciation of nature
Be prepared to lead sessions in parallel with another member of the Bloom team
Have an interest, appreciation and ideally some knowledge about nature and ecosystems
Be interested in a reflective approach to being in nature
Be able to work collaboratively
Be willing to take part in a two-day Bloom training session (Delicious vegetarian lunch included!)
Be willing and able to work in London and in particular at QEOP, Stratford, east London.
Be prepared to work on a freelance, self-employed basis
Be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
Provide two references
Bloom will provide:
Full training and support
Pay £180 per day (for delivering two workshops) + travel expenses
Public liability insurance
Location
East London, mostly QEOP
Other areas of London, less frequently
Workshop Timings
School workshops: 10.00am-12.00pm, 1.00pm-3.00pm
Holiday Nature Club: 10.00am-3.00pm
You will be expected to be present from 9am - 3.30/4pm
Key points of role
To set up and deliver workshops, with another member of the Bloom team
Be responsible for half the group of 30 children, ages 9-14
To be familiar with the Lesson Plans provided by Bloom
To liaise with the school’s member of staff present for inclusivity and behaviour management
To check equipment in preparation for a workshop
To clear up at the end of an event
Follow the Bloom Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policies
Application Form
After you have submitted your application form, please also send a CV to info@bloomeducation.co.uk