Education Officer

London, Greater London (On-site)
£27,000 per annum pro rata
Part-time (3 days/week - ideally Wednesday to Friday with some flexibility, roughly 7 hours/day.)
Permanent

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Job description

Vauxhall City Farm is looking for a dynamic Education Officer to support the delivery of our unique range of educational opportunities - from creative, curriculum-linked programmes rooted in animal care, gardening, wellbeing, and sustainability - to drop in community events throughout the year. You will play a vital role in supporting children, young people, and community groups, particularly those facing barriers to acheiving their potential, and be a vital part of the wider Vauxhall City Farm team. This is a rare opportunity to combine meaningful work with professional growth in one of London’s leading city farms. 

We're looking for someone with:

  • Experience delivering educational activities/workshops for diverse audiences
  • Commitment to education, conservation and the environment
  • A practical and enthusiastic approach to learning outside of the classroom
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and health safety practices
  • Comfortable working with and handling animals
  • Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check
Application resources
Application Instructions

Please note that the closing date and time for all applications is Tuesday 31st March at 9am.
We will aim to contact all applicants to inform them if they are shortlisted for interview by Monday 6th April.
Interviews will take place on Monday 13th April onsite at Vauxhall City Farm.

Organisation
Vauxhall City Farm View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 11 - 20

Our mission is to use the setting of our urban farm to provide a wide range of educational, recreational and therapeutic support programmes.

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Posted on: 02 March 2026
Closing date: 31 March 2026 at 09:00
Job ref: EdOf26
Tags: Training / Learning, Conservation, Education, Engagement / Outreach, Environment / Animal, Safeguarding, Sustainability, Wellbeing, Youth / Children