At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and educate children through exciting outdoor activities and adventures.
- Company: Join Fairplay, a leading Outdoor Education Centre with a passion for learning outside.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with a commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying the great outdoors.
- Qualifications: Minimum two National Governing Body Qualifications in outdoor pursuits required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
£28,724 - £32,040 pa (JNC 11 – 14) plus London Weighting Allowance of £3,605 pa
36 hours per week (plus some evenings and weekends)
Permanent Position
A rare opportunity to join our experienced team at one of the UK’s most long established and successful Outdoor Education Centres. This opportunity would suit a dynamic Outdoor Educator with an interest in learning outside of the classroom. Fairplay is passionate about Outdoor Education using activities as a tool for personal, social and group development. Growth mind-set and building resilience are the foundations of our work.
About Us:
Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre is owned by the London Borough of Newham and is based near Witham in Essex. We are currently looking for a Tutor/Instructor/Outdoor Educator to work with and support the team. Fairplay OEC offers a wide range of land and water-based activities for schools, businesses, youth groups and clubs. Fairplay House is situated in a spectacular and inspiring 12-acre parkland garden less than an hour’s drive from London and offers a large range of tailored, flexible Outdoor Education Programmes to children. The house has residential facilities for up to 79 pupils and 8 staff. The Centre has a wide range of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities such as climbing, abseiling, high ropes, zip wire, high swing, caving, environmental studies, beach combing, orienteering, sailing, canoeing, kayaking and raft building to groups of mostly primary age children who stay with their teachers.
About You:
You will enjoy working with children in the outdoors and will have a minimum of two National Governing Body Qualifications covering a range of outdoor pursuits and fieldwork activities including:
- Zip Wire
- Giant Swing
- Mountain Biking
- Archery
- Orienteering
- Caving
- Sailing/Canoeing/Kayaking (desirable)
- Climbing/High Ropes (desirable)
Closing date: 6th September 2026
Additional Information: We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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