Outdoor Education Instructor, 37hpw (Simonside Outdoor Adventure) in South Shields

Outdoor Education Instructor, 37hpw (Simonside Outdoor Adventure)

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Advert Start Date: 09/01/2026
• Advert End Date: 29/01/2026 12:00
• Salary: £36,363 pa (All inclusive Salary)
• Hours per week: 37
• Job Category: Youth / Community / Leisure Services
• Employment Location: Youth Service, South Tyneside
• Number of posts: 1
• Closing date: 29 Jan

Responsibilities

Based at Simonside Climbing Wall in South Shields, you will deliver a range of land and water based adventurous activities to children, young people and adults, including Duke of Edinburgh\’s Award training and accredited First Aid training. You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including working from our two centres – the Water Activities Centre in South Shields and Akenshawburn Cottages in Kielder – as well as on evenings, weekends, and residential duties.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Martin Simpson, Head of Centre on (0191) 424 0118.

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.

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Closing date: Noon, 29 January 2026