Outdoor Education Instructor

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to join our Outdoor Education Team. We are seeking to recruit a well organised and motivated individual who is committed to the personal development of young people through the provision of high-quality outdoor education activities.

Hours: 36.5 hrs per week, including regular evening, weekend, and school holiday work.

Salary: £23,935 gross per annum – plus 7% employers pension contribution.

Location: The role is based at Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre, with some outreach delivery at

alternative venues throughout Wiltshire, including Linkenholt Countryside Adventure Centre.

Supervisor: Deputy Centre Manager, Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre

The role focusses on designing and leading a range of high-quality outdoor education activities including supporting young people to develop their self-confidence, self-esteem and skills as part of our day, multi-day and residential outdoor education service offer.

You should hold relevant instructor’s awards however these can be gained during employment. You should have experience and a passion for organising and delivering varied outdoor education group work activities.

Be able to work flexible hours, relate to and inspire young people. Be creative, able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Adventitious qualifications:

• Archery instructor.

• Paddle sports instructor / leader.

• Mountain bike instructor.

There role will include evening, weekend and school holiday working.

Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

For an informal discussion about the role and to apply please contact Mo Maloney, Deputy Centre

Manager on 01264 731274 or email: dmaloney@oxenwoodcentre.com 

No agencies please.

Closing date: 28th March 2024

The Job Description, Person Specification and an application form for this role can be found on our website at https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/vacancies. Please contact us if you would like a hard copy application form, or if you require any assistance in applying for this post. CVs, with a covering letter describing why you are applying and how your skills relate to the role, will also be considered.

Please send completed applications to Nicky Theobald, Premises and Business Support Manager at

ntheobald@communityfirst.org.uk

Community First is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 288117.