Application Guide

How to Apply for Training and Development Officer

at Learning Through Landscapes

🏢 About Learning Through Landscapes

Learning Through Landscapes is a UK charity uniquely focused on helping schools transform their grounds into rich outdoor learning environments. They work directly with educators to integrate nature into curriculum learning, making them a pioneer in outdoor education advocacy. Their mission-driven approach offers the chance to directly impact children's connection with nature across diverse communities.

About This Role

This part-time, term-time role involves delivering training sessions to educators across southwest England, helping them utilize school grounds for curriculum-linked outdoor learning. You'll travel extensively throughout the region (and occasionally UK-wide) to support teachers in implementing nature-based activities, making outdoor education accessible in various school settings. Your work directly enables educators to overcome barriers to taking learning outside.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve preparing virtual training materials in the morning, then traveling to a school in Devon to deliver an afternoon workshop on incorporating school grounds into science curriculum. Between sessions, you'd follow up with previous participants via email, update project documentation, and plan logistics for upcoming overnight trips to Cornwall schools. Most days combine remote preparation with on-site educator support across the region.

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🎯 Who Learning Through Landscapes Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years experience training teachers in primary/secondary schools, with demonstrable results in improving outdoor education practices
  • Can share specific examples of designing and delivering curriculum-linked nature activities (e.g., science investigations in school gardens, literacy activities using natural materials)
  • Is based in or willing to relocate to Exeter/Barnstaple/Yeovil area with reliable transportation for frequent Southwest travel
  • Combines passion for nature with practical IT skills for creating engaging training materials and managing remote sessions

📝 Tips for Applying to Learning Through Landscapes

1

Quantify your training impact: Instead of 'trained teachers,' specify 'delivered 15 outdoor learning workshops reaching 120 educators across 3 counties'

2

Highlight Southwest England familiarity: Mention specific areas you've worked in or can easily travel to within the region

3

Show curriculum integration: Provide examples linking outdoor activities to specific subjects (e.g., 'used pond dipping to teach KS2 science objectives')

4

Demonstrate remote work capability: Describe experience with virtual training platforms since some sessions may be delivered remotely

5

Address term-time scheduling: Explicitly state your availability for 29.6hr/week during school terms only

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your personal connection to nature and how it informs your approach to outdoor education', 'Specific experience training educators in school settings, with measurable outcomes', "Geographic suitability: Why you're well-positioned to cover the Southwest region", 'Understanding of curriculum constraints and how to overcome barriers to outdoor learning']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore their 'School Grounds' resources and training programs to understand their specific methodologies
  • → Review case studies on their website showing how they've transformed specific schools' outdoor spaces
  • → Understand their work with diverse communities mentioned in the job description
  • → Look into their partnerships with educational organizations in Southwest England

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you helped a reluctant teacher implement outdoor learning. What barriers did they face and how did you address them?
2 How would you adapt a training session for a school with limited outdoor space or resources?
3 What specific National Curriculum objectives have you linked to nature-based activities?
4 How do you measure the effectiveness of your training sessions with educators?
5 Describe your experience with overnight work travel and managing a geographically dispersed workload.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic statements about loving nature without concrete examples of applying it in educational settings
  • Failing to address the specific geographic requirements (Southwest travel, possible relocation)
  • Overemphasizing personal outdoor hobbies rather than professional experience training educators

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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