Mobile Outdoor Education Instructor

Mobile Outdoor Education Instructor Location:  Sussex Contract type: Full time, permanent position – 40 hours per week Salary: From £24960 to £28000 (depending on qualifications) It’s you we need! Would you relish an opportunity to work long term with small groups of young people? Help them to develop their outdoor skills and give them unforgettable experiences? Work across a region with every day at a different venue? If so, then we need to hear from you. We are rolling out our mobile offer across schools and children’s homes that are part of our client’s wider organisation. We are looking for multi skilled outdoor instructors to work across the region and deliver a range of outdoor educational activities. This is a full-time year-round role, with potential for personal and professional growth and development. Who are we looking for: You will be passionate about the outdoors and share this passion with others. You will have experience and qualifications in outdoor activities and been willing to work with our client’s staff team to develop these further. Each day is different and the majority of the sessions you will deliver will be long term, building skills and confidence over the year with our client’s participants. This is not your normal centre job with a different school group every week! You will need to be an excellent communicator and have great people skills. You should be able to manage a group in potentially challenging situations. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, however we are excited to hear from applicants with the right attitude, enthusiasm, and outdoor skills. If you are ready to start your adventure with us, join our team and discover the thrill of a career in the great outdoors. Benefits with this role: Progressive pay scale – the more qualifications you earn, the higher your pay Training and development programs courses including qualified teacher status and additional national governing body awards. A wide range of career development opportunities. Company Pension scheme 33 days paid annual leave (25 days + Bank Holidays) HAPI App – Employee assistance, discounts, and rewards. Social events and access to equipment Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus between youQualifications: You must hold at least one of the following qualifications: RCI or CWI or other relevant ropes-based qualification ML or HML Award or equivalent Mountain Bike Leader/instructor or equivalent Paddle UK Instructor / Coach or equivalent RYA instructor or equivalent DofE Assessor Archery GB Instructor award Bushcraft practitioner Valid First Aid QualificationSafeguarding: Successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check with child and adult barred checklists included – if you do not have one, this can be instigated for you. Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds