Outdoor Education Instructor

Location:

Biggleswade

Salary:
Between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 10/09/2026 23:59

Outdoor Education Instructor

Location:

Shuttleworth College – Old Warden

Salary is between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays,People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Permanent – Full Time

UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking an Outdoor Education Instructor to join our Outdoor Education department at The Bedford College Group.

As an Instructor, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Outdoor Education Instruction & Learner Development
  - Deliver engaging practical and classroom-based learning across outdoor education programmes, developing learners’ vocational skills, knowledge and professional competence through high-quality coaching, assessment and feedback.
• Programme Delivery & Quality Assurance
  - Prepare learning materials and resources, undertake assessment and internal quality assurance activities, monitor learner progress, and ensure programmes meet awarding body and curriculum requirements.
• Practical Resource & Equipment Management
  - Oversee outdoor education equipment, facilities and practical learning environments, maintaining resources, records and inventories in line with College procedures, quality standards and financial regulations.
• Health, Safety & Student Management
  - Lead on health and safety within practical areas, conduct risk assessments, ensure compliance with industry regulations, maintain safe working environments, and manage student behaviour in accordance with College policies.
• Recruitment, Collaboration & Professional Standards
  - Support marketing and student recruitment activities, participate in team and College-wide meetings, and promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, continuous professional development, and high standards of professional practice.

• Qualifications & Outdoor Industry Expertise
  - Holds GCSE English and Maths, a recognised First Aid qualification, a full UK driving licence, and at least two nationally recognised outdoor instructor qualifications, with a commitment to maintaining and developing industry-relevant skills and accreditations.
• Practical Delivery & Instructional Skills
  - Experienced in delivering and adapting high-quality outdoor learning sessions, using professional judgement and initiative to meet individual learner needs while maintaining engagement, safety and learning outcomes.
• Outdoor Education Leadership & Mentoring
  - Brings recent experience within residential outdoor provision, supports the development of aspiring instructors, and demonstrates knowledge of NGB awards, accreditation requirements, and industry quality standards.
• Communication, Organisation & Learner Support
  - Communicates effectively with students, parents, staff and external organisations, builds positive and supportive relationships with learners, and manages workloads, deadlines and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility, Safeguarding & Professional Development
  - Committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, maintaining health and safety standards, working flexibly across locations and residential activities, and continuously updating knowledge, qualifications and professional practice.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

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…