Outdoor Education Instructor in Hereford

The Outdoor Education Instructor (OEI) will support the Director of Outdoor Education (DOE) with the organisation, co-ordination and delivery of Outdoor Education across the School. Activities include climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, hill walking, bushcraft and canoe polo - all on a regular basis. The OEI will also support the provision of training and the organisation of expeditions for the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) scheme, as well as supporting and playing an active role in leadership programmes within the school.

Currently, events outside of the academic and co-curricular timetable that will involve the OEI are:

• Year 9 walk/activity/expedition
• Practice and qualifying DofE expeditions (throughout the year)
• Varied weekend, Leave-out and weekend Outdoor Education Club trips
• Summer expeditions alternating yearly between smaller and more extended overseas trips
• Hunted Rides for Refugees
• Race The Sun Assassins (Wednesday afternoon programme)

You will play a full role in supporting the provision of Outdoor Education at the College. There will be a high level of involvement during term time involving regular weekend work. Commitment to the provision of trips and expeditions outside of term time will also be required and there will be flexibility in the contract to allow for this.

In addition, the OEI can expect to contribute, in full, to the life of a busy boarding school. The OEI will be required to participate in the normal supervisory and co-curricular duties undertaken by all members of staff.

The successful candidate should either be qualified or feel happy to begin the path to qualification in the following areas:

• Hill Walking
• Mountain Walking
• Mountain Biking
• Cycle Touring
• White Water Kayaking
• Indoor Climbing
• Canoe Polo
• Flat Water Paddle-Sports
• Minibus and Trailer Driving
• Outdoor First Aid

The candidate should have experience in an outdoor education setting and be able to demonstrate a strong passion for life outdoors where you will spend most of your time!

In accordance with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (as amended) and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (as amended) you must take reasonable care not to endanger yourself or other persons whilst at work. You must co-operate with the College to enable it to comply with its legal duties for Health and Safety.

Malvern College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all employees to share this commitment. Employees must, at all times, have regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with the provisions of the Children Act 2004 (as amended) and Keeping Children Safe in Education (as amended) and be fully aware of, and understand, the duties and responsibilities that apply to their role in relation to these requirements.

All employees must attend appropriate training in accordance with College and local Safeguarding Board stipulations.

It should be noted that the above list of duties and responsibilities is not necessarily a complete statement of the duties of the post. It is intended to give an overall view of the position and should be taken as guidance only.

This vacancy will close on Friday 20th February 2026 at 17:00. You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process.

Malvern College exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 13-18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.

We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.