Education Coordinator

 

Description:

The Education Coordinator will lead the development and delivery of the Branch’s education and outreach programmes. With a focus on prevention and awareness, the role aims to inspire compassion, responsible pet ownership, and animal welfare understanding in schools, community groups, and the wider public. Through engaging workshops, curriculum-aligned school sessions, and local partnerships, the Education Coordinator will support the Branch’s charitable objectives while enhancing its visibility and impact.

 

Your tasks:

Education Delivery

o  Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate sessions on animal welfare, rights, and responsible pet care in schools and colleges.

o  Develop and deliver community-based education workshops, including sessions for older people and at-risk groups.

o  Work alongside the Branch team to identify education opportunities at the Animal Care Centre and in local communities.

 

Programme Development

o  Work with the Partnership Manager to expand the education offer in line with the Branch’s strategic objectives.

o  Create and maintain a portfolio of educational resources, toolkits, and interactive learning materials.

o  Develop bespoke learning for specific audiences, e.g. animal behaviour workshops, summer holiday clubs, and village hall learning sessions.

 

Monitoring and Evaluation

o  Collect feedback, monitor attendance, and measure learning outcomes to inform improvements and demonstrate impact.

o  Prepare quarterly reports on reach, satisfaction, and learning outcomes to support funding and strategic decision-making.

 

Partnership Engagement

o  Build and maintain partnerships with schools, youth groups, community organisations, and local authorities.

o  Represent the Branch at education forums, events, and partnership networks to promote our education offer.

 

Person Profile:

Essential Experience

·       Experience delivering educational sessions to children or community groups.

·       Ability to develop interactive learning materials and workshops.

·       Experience working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders in schools or communities.

 

Desirable Experience

·       Understanding of animal welfare issues, animal behaviour, or related educational themes.

·       Experience working in or with an animal welfare charity.

 

Skills and Abilities

·       Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage varied audiences.

·       Organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple sessions and stakeholders.

·       Creative and flexible approach to learning design and delivery.

·       Confidence to work independently and take initiative.