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.

• Permanent full time contract
• circa £28,470 per annum
• Excellent benefits including generous annual leave, extra loyalty days, life assurance 5 x your salary, Cycle to work, EV scheme, discounts and cashback opportunities
• Plus, a Health and Wellbeing Support App for you and eligible family members to access remote GP appointments, mental health consultations, physiotherapy sessions and financial & legal support
• We have optional accommodation available – this is your chance to live and work in the Lake District!

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 day, you’ll play 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 tutor, you will deliver engaging science and geography field trips alongside a wide range of outdoor education experiences for Early Years, school groups, 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 safe and inclusive.

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!

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

Work surrounded by nature every day

Set high on the south facing slopes of Blencathra, with wide views across the surrounding fells, this is a workplace shaped by its landscape. The hills, streams and glacial valleys around the centre create a natural outdoor classroom for learners of all ages. Powered largely by renewable energy, Blencathra offers a setting where you can inspire others while working in one of the most striking parts of the national park.

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and some experience of teaching or tutoring.
• You’ll be confident planning sessions, preparing learning resources, and engaging a wide range of learners.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum, Geography and Biology specifications would be advantageous.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who shares them. Let’s learn and grow, inspire action for the environment, work as a team, and deliver great service.

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 Richard Peasland (Education Team Leader) on 017687 79601.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 28th June 2026.

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 Blencathra in the week commencing 13th 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, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.