Cycle Instructor

Community Based Worker – Cycle Training Instructor

Location:

Essex, County wide. Pay: £13.30–£14.15 per hour + mileage.

Contract:

Temporary, As and When. Minimum of two days per week, including weekends and evenings. Must be able to travel county wide.

Closing Date:
Monday 18th March 2026. Interviews: W/C 30th March 2026. On‑board: 13th April 2026.

We are seeking competent individuals passionate about cycling and working with people—especially children—to deliver Bikeability training courses across Essex.

• Deliver training in line with National Standards and the Government‑approved Bikeability scheme.
• Ensure all on‑road and off‑road training is delivered in line with Health & Safety requirements.
• Work with children and adults in formal training settings.
• Liaise with managers and other instructors, ensuring all sessions run to the dates and times booked with schools.
• Maintain accurate administrative records, including risk assessments, attendance registers, and client information on the online system.
• Demonstrate professionalism, including reliability and good timekeeping.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.
• Engage in training and use of new technology introduced by the County Council and The Bikeability Trust.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of working with people.
• Be a regular, competent cyclist.
• Confident using IT and have access to Word and Excel.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Suitably fit to undertake training duties and supervise children.
• Ideally hold a First Aid Qualification.
• Must own or have use of a smart phone.

Successful candidates must attend a three‑day National Standard course on 29th, 30th April & 1st May 2026 (online modules to be completed beforehand). Candidates will also be required to achieve full accreditation in the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training within 12 months of starting employment (funded by ECC).

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to interview all disabled applicants, veterans, and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements. The county offers a mix of vibrant towns and seaside resorts, providing a supportive environment for career growth.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the Working for Essex website. For queries contact  Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.