Hours: 37.5 Hours (Term time) & 22.5 Hours (School holidays)
Work pattern: Varied according to calendar (Weekend work may be required)
Duration: Permanent varied hourly
West Midlands Safari Park has an exciting opportunity for the position of Education Officer to join our team.
Your role will include providing educational talks, tours and activities to visiting schools and groups. The role also includes assisting in the teaching of Level 1, 2 and 3 Animal Care and Management Diplomas ensuring lesson plans, schemes of work and assessment are kept to a high standard at all times.
About you
The role requires someone who is confident, motivated and enthusiastic about conservation education and has excellent communication skills. You will have gained a degree level qualification in an animal related subject. Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous experience within a teaching, presenter or educator role. Teaching qualifications of PTLLS, CTLLS or PGCE would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.
The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This disclosure will need to be satisfactory to the company for employment to commence.
As well as benefiting from working in a unique and beautiful setting, you’ll also receive a range of additional perks to employment including:
What we are
West Midlands Safari Park is an award-winning visitor attraction, located in Worcestershire in the heart of England. It is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and critically endangered species, with a four-mile safari drive-through, walk-through Discovery Trail, African Village and Lemur Woods, as well beautiful walking trails, allowing guests to experience up close encounters with hundreds of amazing animals. Guests can also choose from a wide range of catering and retail outlets, as well as enjoying a large amusement area with over 25 rides and attractions providing the ideal venue for family days out.
In 2021, the Park introduced Safari Lodges – luxury accommodation allowing guests to stay overnight for the first time. Guests can wake up to incredible sights of elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hippos and red pandas, or sleep just a ‘whisker’ away from lions, white lions, tigers and cheetahs.
In addition, the Park is home to three incredible venues – Spring Grove House, Treetops Pavillion and Cellarz, which play host to weddings, corporate events and social celebrations.
What we do
Our mission is to bring people together to create unique wildlife experiences that exhilarate, educate and leave memories to last a lifetime.
Our 200-acre site allows us to do just that, whether you’re a day guest, wedding guest or overnight guest! We create experiences unlike no other, attracting visitors from across the Midlands and beyond.
Our brand and our team members live by our core values. We’re passionate and work with a sense of togetherness, always striving to be progressive, with preservation at the heart of everything we do, all while creating unforgettable experiences.
Through these principles we aspire to achieve our vision: to be the number one UK wildlife attraction through the creation of immersive animal habitats and unique visitor experiences.
Application Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026
West Midlands Safari Park is home to some of the world's most beautiful and critically endangered species, with a 4-mile Safari Drive, walk-through Discovery Trail, African Village and Lemur Woods exhibiting hundreds of exotic animal species with close encounters. The 200-acre site includes a wide range of catering and retail outlets and a large amusement area with over 25 rides and attractions providing the ideal venue for family days out.
West Midlands Safari Park is a leading business in the UK Leisure Industry providing over 500 jobs within a range of fields including catering, ride operation, retail, education, wildlife management, conservation, guest services, events, HR, Management, Health and Safety, Construction, Art, Design and Marketing.
There are three fantastic venues within the grounds, which host a variety of events including meetings, conferences, awards shows, banqueting dinners, weddings, public events and more!
