Adventure Education Lecturer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Piddinghoe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Plumpton College is seeking a part-time Adventure Education lecturer to teach on Level 2 and Level 3 courses. The role includes planning, delivering and assessing lessons, tracking progress, and acting as a personal tutor through induction, reviews and progression.

The post involves trips, residentials and open events, with a focus on safeguarding and inclusion. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in adventure education.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• In-date First Aid qualification relevant to the sector.
• Level 2 or above in English and maths.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess lessons to a consistently good or outstanding standard.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Act as a personal tutor, supporting induction, reviews and progression.
• Promote attendance and the development of English and maths within vocational learning.
• Use college systems and technology for teaching, learning and tracking.
• Contribute to quality improvement and awarding organisation processes.
• Support enrichment activities, trips, residentials, recruitment and open events.
• Work with managers on curriculum development and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding and student welfare

IT skills

Education

Degree in adventure education

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one

First Aid (in-date)

English & Maths Level 2+

Job description

The Adventure Education & Sport lecturer post sits within Plumpton College's adventure education provision, teaching learners on level 2 and level 3 courses. The core of the work is planning and assessing lessons, tracking student progress and acting as a personal tutor through induction, reviews and progression. The post is part-time at 0.6 FTE and includes trips, residentials and open events alongside teaching. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan, deliver and assess lessons to a consistently good or outstanding standard
• Monitor student progress, give constructive feedback and adapt teaching to individual needs
• Act as a personal tutor, supporting induction, reviews, target-setting and progression
• Promote attendance, engagement and the development of English and maths within vocational learning
• Use college systems and technology for teaching, learning, assessment and tracking
• Contribute to quality improvement, programme development and awarding organisation processes
• Support enrichment activities, trips, residentials, recruitment and open events, and employer engagement
• Work with the Curriculum Manager and Programme Manager on curriculum development
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding in all aspects of the role

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent in adventure education
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
• NGB instructor or leadership qualification in climbing, paddlesports or trekking
• In-date First Aid qualification relevant to the sector
• Level 2 or above in English and maths

Experience

• Sector experience and strong specialist knowledge in adventure education
• Evidence of, or potential to, teach to a consistently good standard

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding, student welfare and positive behaviour management

Checks & eligibility

• Clean D1 driving licence

Other

• Collaborative, flexible and student-focused approach