Learning Development Officer, NFP PEOPLE

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Education Officer to deliver rail education programmes across Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workshops, assemblies and educational activities in schools.
• Plan and lead rail familiarisation visits, including station visits and train journeys.
• Act as the main point of contact for schools and coordinate educational trips.
• Deliver safety briefings and ensure activities meet safeguarding and railway safety requirements.
• Develop curriculum-linked resources for Key Stages 1–3.
• Evaluate projects and use feedback to improve future delivery.
• Build positive relationships with schools, community partners and railway stakeholders.
• Promote the programme through outreach and networking activities.

Requirements

• Experience delivering educational sessions in a school, community or youth setting.
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting educational visits, off-site learning or group travel.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Confidence working independently and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Experience contributing to risk assessments and evaluating project outcomes.
• A current First Aid qualification, or willingness to undertake training.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle when rail travel is not practical.

About You

We are looking for someone who can inspire and engage young people of all abilities and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience delivering educational sessions in a school, community or youth setting.
• Desirable: A recognised teaching qualification.

Skills

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting educational visits, off-site learning or group travel.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Confidence working independently and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Experience contributing to risk assessments and evaluating project outcomes.
• A current First Aid qualification, or willingness to undertake training.

Benefits

The role involves regular travel across Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset. Candidates should ideally be based within easy reach of Westbury Station, although applications are welcomed from across the wider region. Wherever possible, travel will be undertaken by rail and a rail travel pass will be provided.

Pay

£32,916 per annum

Schedule

Full-time (applications from two part-time applicants will be considered)

Benefits

Regular travel across Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset, a rail travel pass provided, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people while promoting sustainable travel and supporting local communities.