Environmental Education Lead – EduSpots (Remote)

Job Description

Location: Remote (Home-based in Ghana, with occasional travel)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Head of Leadership Programmes
Salary: Manager Band (Commensurate with experience)

About EduSpots

EduSpots is an innovative and community-driven charity registered in both the UK and Ghana. The organization connects, trains, and equips grassroots voluntary educators—known as Catalysts—to lead community-driven educational change through locally established learning spaces called Spots.

Since 2016, EduSpots has collaborated with over 400 community educators to support 50 communities in establishing and running community-owned education hubs. These spaces provide learning opportunities for over 10,000 learners annually, typically aged 3–16, through initiatives such as:

• EduKidz – Early years education
• DigLit – Digital literacy
• EcoSTEM – STEM and environmental education
• Ignite Equity – Gender equity programmes

EduSpots continues to grow rapidly, expanding its network and impact across Ghana while exploring opportunities to scale its community-led education model globally.

Role Overview

EduSpots is seeking a passionate and experienced Environmental Education Lead to oversee the organization’s environmental education initiatives and promote climate action and sustainability across its network.

The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of innovative environmental learning programmes that integrate local knowledge, technology, and creative approaches to empower learners, educators, and communities to drive environmental change.

This role will work closely with internal teams and partner organizations to strengthen environmental education and climate leadership across EduSpots’ growing network.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Development & Leadership

• Lead the design and implementation of the Eco Leadership Programme, supporting Catalysts and learners to lead environmental change initiatives in their communities.
• Strengthen environmental leadership across EduSpots’ network by working closely with regional coordinators and local educators.
• Support the delivery of the Sustain and Catalyse Leadership Programmes in collaboration with the Head of Leadership Programmes.
• Contribute to the development and integration of environmental learning within EcoSTEM Clubs for Junior High School students.

Partnerships & Collaboration

• Facilitate the Climate Education Community of Practice (CECOP), bringing together climate education organizations across Ghana for collaborative learning.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with NGOs and stakeholders in the environmental education sector.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and collaborative learning among partner organizations.

Programme Management & Monitoring

• Manage the Environmental Education Peer Mentor and support additional environmental programme staff where required.
• Develop and oversee systems for tracking environmental impact across classrooms, communities, and partner organizations.
• Lead reporting for environmental education programmes and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct occasional visits to Spots to monitor programme implementation and community engagement.

Resource Development & Research

• Develop educational resources on environmental sustainability for learners, Catalysts, and staff.
• Support the development of an evolving environmental sustainability code embedded across EduSpots’ programmes and operations.
• Conduct qualitative research across the network and produce research insights, reports, and articles.

Organizational Development

• Contribute to staff professional development programmes.
• Provide strategic input into EduSpots’ broader organizational development and impact strategy.
• Undertake additional education and research responsibilities as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Experience

• Significant experience in environmental education and climate action programmes.
• Experience working with learners, teachers, and community volunteers.
• Proven experience developing collaborative partnerships within the environmental education sector.
• Experience designing co-curricular learning programmes for basic-level learners in Ghana.
• Experience working in fast-paced, impact-driven environments, including remote or home-based work settings.
• Experience working with volunteers from diverse educational and community backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and support staff performance.
• Strong IT and data analysis skills.
• Experience implementing programmes across multiple regions of Ghana, including rural communities.

Key Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong passion for environmental sustainability, climate action, and environmental education.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong facilitation and training skills, with experience leading professional development sessions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including advocacy for environmental change.
• Outstanding digital literacy and ability to use technology to enhance learning.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to change.
• Strong commitment to community-led development and educational equity.

Alignment with EduSpots Values

The successful candidate must strongly align with EduSpots’ core values:

• Community leadership
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Passion for education
• Care and empathy
• Creativity and play
• Sustainable impact

Safeguarding

EduSpots is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. All appointments will be subject to appropriate child protection screening.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A tailored Cover Letter
• An updated CV

Applications should be addressed to:

📧 recruitment@eduspots.org

Application Deadline: Monday, 6th April 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a first-round interview shortly after the deadline, with the successful candidate expected to begin in April or early May.