Role
Outdoor Education Instructor
Location
Shuttleworth College – Old Warden
Salary & Benefits
Salary is between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, People’s Pension, retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, and access to college courses.
Hours & Weeks
37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year.
Contract Type
Permanent – Full Time.
Right to Work
This is a UK-based contract. You must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered.
About The Role
As an Instructor, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
- Practical Teaching & Outdoor Education Delivery – Prepare and deliver practical learning activities across a range of Outdoor Education programmes, providing instruction that develops vocational skills, practical competence, and subject understanding for individuals and groups of learners.
- Assessment, Feedback & Quality Assurance – Assess learner performance in line with awarding body requirements, provide timely and constructive feedback, and contribute to internal quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of achievement and compliance.
- Resource, Equipment & Technical Management – Oversee practical learning environments, equipment, and resources, ensuring they are maintained, serviced, recorded, and available to support high-quality learning experiences.
- Health, Safety & Risk Management – Take responsibility for the safety and compliance of all practical areas through risk assessments, equipment checks, adherence to health and safety regulations, and the maintenance of safe, clean, and hazard-free environments.
- Student Support, Recruitment & Team Collaboration – Support positive student behaviour and engagement, contribute to marketing and recruitment activities, participate in team and college meetings, and uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion responsibilities while working collaboratively with colleagues.
About You
- Practical Outdoor Education Experience & Technical Competence – Successful practical experience within an outdoor education or related vocational environment, with strong knowledge of current industry practices, practical training methods, assessment requirements, and the management of specialist equipment and resources.
- Teaching, Assessment & Learner Support Skills – Experience delivering practical learning activities, demonstrating tasks and techniques, assessing learner competence, providing constructive feedback, and consistently supporting high-quality learning experiences for diverse groups of students.
- Health, Safety & Compliance Knowledge – Strong awareness of health and safety requirements, risk assessment processes, safe working practices, and the ability to maintain practical learning environments, equipment, and activities in line with industry and organisational standards.
- Communication, Teamwork & Professionalism – Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, build positive relationships, contribute to team success, and represent the College professionally at all times.
- Organisation, Safeguarding & Personal Attributes – Proven ability to manage workload effectively, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, maintain professional boundaries, promote safeguarding and equality, demonstrate flexibility in working hours and locations, and commit to continuous professional development and improvement.
Vision & Values
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
- Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
- Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
- Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
- Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
- Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
- Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
Safeguarding
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Other Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Bedford College Group’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to the vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Outdoor Education Instructor employer: The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and success of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. Located at Chicksands Military Base, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on learners' lives while enjoying generous benefits such as 27 days of annual leave and a competitive salary. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on inclusivity, you will find a rewarding environment that fosters both personal and career advancement.
