At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead outdoor learning sessions, supporting personal and social development in beautiful locations.
- Company: Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development, dedicated to high-quality outdoor education.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension scheme, wellbeing support, and lifestyle discounts.
- Other info: Join a friendly team and enjoy comprehensive training and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Experience in outdoor learning, managing logistics, and supporting diverse needs.
The predicted salary is between 31659 - 31659 £ per year.
Contract type: Full time / Seasonal or Fixed term
Closing date: 09 Aug 2026 03:00 PM
Location: Centres in Surrey
Salary: Starting at £31,659 pa pro rata based on 36 hours per week.
This is a fantastic role for an experienced Outdoor Learning Instructor with an interest in working with Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development's alternative learning provision. Staff are required to work across all of SOLD's centres with a primary base at one centre.
Our Offer to You:
- 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
- Working at 3 unique centres in beautiful locations
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing support
- Working with a friendly and dynamic team
- Working with a range of customers and projects
- Working in the outdoors, in beautiful locations
About the Role:
At Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) we offer our visitors carefully facilitated bespoke programmes in the outdoors, creating positive learning outcomes and experiences. We strive for high quality in everything we do, including health and safety matters, our customer experience, our facilities, our range of services and our staff. As an experienced Lead Outdoor Learning Instructor, you will be working with a range of groups and individuals, primarily on our alternative learning programmes. These are outcome-based learning programmes to support our customers in areas of personal and social development, academic curriculum and employability skills; using the outdoors as a tool for learning and using reviewing and reflection practices to ensure our customers benefit positively from participating in outdoor learning.
What are we looking for:
- Experience of outcome led programme delivery, and of working with additional needs, SEN and children / young people at risk of exclusion from school.
- Experience of managing day to day logistics and resources, supporting staff with inductions, training, and ongoing support; ensuring high quality health and safety working conditions and delivery.
- Experience of supporting customers in an alternative learning provision or similar setting.
- Experience of reviewing and providing written feedback to other professional bodies.
- National governing body qualifications relevant to the role.
Lead Outdoor Learning Instructor (Alternative Provision) - Surrey employer: Institute for Outdoor Learning
The Institute for Outdoor Learning is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant work culture centred around adventure and personal growth. Located in the picturesque town of Whitby, employees benefit from hands-on experience in outdoor education, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives through engaging activities. Join us to embark on a rewarding journey where your passion for the outdoors can flourish while contributing to unforgettable experiences for youth.
Contact Details:
Institute for Outdoor Learning Recruitment Team
