At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire young people through engaging outdoor activities and build essential life skills.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Keys Education, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced pension, fully funded training, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; join us for an exciting adventure!
- Why this job: Make a real impact outdoors while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for outdoor education; experience is a plus but enthusiasm is key.
The predicted salary is between 26436 - 29500 £ per year.
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £26,436 to £29,500
Full-time, Term-time, or Part-time options available (depending on experience and qualifications)
We're looking for passionate Outdoor Education Instructors to join our team, delivering meaningful outdoor experiences for young people across schools and children's homes. Through long-term engagement, you'll help build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills - making a real impact every day. Whether you're already qualified or just starting out with your qualifications, if you've got the passion to inspire others outdoors - we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver activities that are safe, engaging, and professionally delivered, ensuring participants achieve high-quality learning outcomes
- Have excellent communication and people skills
- Be confident leading and managing groups, even in challenging situations
- Be motivated, positive, and enthusiastic about outdoor learning
- Ideally have previous experience in a similar role (although attitude and enthusiasm are just as important)
If you're ready to start your adventure with us, join our team and build an exciting career in the great outdoors.
Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Mountain Biking
- Climbing
- Paddle Sports
- Walking & Navigation
Benefits of Joining Keys
- NEST enhanced pension scheme
- Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Access to a blue light discount card
- Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
- Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
- Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
- Life assurance
Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview - please include details of your service on your CV.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.
Outdoor Education Instructor in Wakefield employer: Keys Children
At Keys Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the role of Deputy Manager in our Sudbury children's home. Our supportive work culture fosters creativity and personal growth, with clear career progression paths and fully funded qualifications to help you advance. With competitive salaries, enhanced pay scales, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, we ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the children we care for.
