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Description:

Having achieved its initial aim of raising �2million to help protect 2 million hectares of tropical forest, Size of Wales continues to develop its awareness raising work of the issues surrounding climate change and deforestation.

We are expanding our education programme across Wales. We are seeking fluent Welsh-speaking educators to deliver assemblies and workshops to primary and secondary schools to engage pupils on the issues of climate change and tropical forests.

We would particularly welcome applications from people able to work in the following areas: Anglesey, Gwyned, North Powys and North Ceredigion.

• Deliver Welsh medium assemblies and workshops in 10 � 20 schools in your area by March 2017. The number of schools is negotiable, and is likely to be extended, funding dependent
• Meet with key teachers and eco groups to facilitate further education work within the school
• Encourage engagement with and fundraising for Size of Wales, as an output of the education work
• Help disseminate education resources beyond targeted schools
• Collect evidence of work in schools, to create case studies
• Update a database of schools receiving outreach sessions and collect feedback
• Provide interim and final reports to Size of Wales
• The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator in both Welsh and English, with a proven track record of working with children and an understanding of the education sector (including ESDGC) in Wales. The candidate must be passionate about environmental issues and have excellent organisational skills. The ability to deliver in Welsh is essential.

Reporting:

Your work will be overseen by Size of Wales� Education Coordinator. You will be required to submit an interim and final report detailing progress against the above targets and to maintain visit records on a regular basis.

Funding:

Size of Wales will pay �140 per day for visits to schools. This funding will cover preparation time, travel costs and contact time. Size of Wales will provide resources and materials. Work can be distributed over the duration of the contract as appropriate. Additional expenses may be covered in exceptional circumstances and by prior arrangement only.

Applications:

Please apply electronically, with a cv and covering letter to [email protected] no later than midday Monday 11 July 2016. Candidates will be shortlisted by Welsh and non-Welsh speaking staff, therefore please submit applications in English. Interviews will be held bilingually in Mid Wales during the week of 25 July.