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Seasonal Play Area Supervisor

Job Share - Hours approximately 9.30a.m. to 5.00p.m. with one or two supervisors on duty dependent on visitor numbers. Includes weekends and bank holidays.

We are seeking a responsible enthusiastic member of staff to join our team for a job share position in our large indoor ‘Jungle Fun’ play centre. The candidate must display a high level of customer service and be excellent with children, be safety conscious and uphold a high level of cleanliness and general maintainance within the play frame.

A First Aid at work certificate or an agreement to undertake the training is required.
A CRB disclosure will be requested in the event of the individual being offered the position.

To apply please complete an Application Form (also available from Paignton Zoo’s Main Reception) and send with a covering letter to: Izzy Warren, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU.

Closing date: Monday 22nd March 2010

Zoo keeping opportunities

If you are interested in keeping jobs that may become available in the future, we are happy to accept applications at any time. Experience in zoo animal husbandry and/or animal related occupations is advantageous and pay is according to age and experience.

Applications should be submitted in writing, by post, and you are requested to include a CV and a handwritten covering letter. Please send your application to:

Bird Applications: Jo Gregson, Curator of Birds

Reptile Applications: Mike Bungard, Lower Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Mammal Applications: Neil Bemment, Curator of Mammals

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Totnes Road

Paignton

Devon

TQ4 7EU

Please note: You will only hear from us in due course if a job vacancy occurs and you are shortlisted.

Work experience opportunities

The Zoo offers a limited number of work experience placements in most departments. To apply for a placement, please write, including what type of work experience you are looking for, to:

PA to the Director
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ4 7EU

PLEASE NOTE: All work placements in the animal departments are fully booked until the end of 2010. Please apply early for the limited places available in 2011.

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