Adventure Education Lecturer

PLUMPTON COLLEGE; Plumpton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days annual leave

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Comprehensive CPD opportunities

TOTUM card & Blue Light Card

Free eye tests

onsite gym access

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts on Plumpton wine

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Plumpton College is seeking a Lecturer in Adventure Education & Sport to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across levels 2 to 3. You will act as a personal tutor, support student progress and contribute to quality improvement and employer engagement.

The role includes enrichment activities, trips, visits and safeguarding in all activities. We value industry credibility, strong subject knowledge and a collaborative, student-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Adventure Education.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to train towards one.
• NGB instructor/leadership qualifications in climbing, paddlesports or trekking.
• In-date First Aid qualification relevant to the sector.
• Level 2 or above in English and maths.
• Sector experience and strong specialist knowledge in Adventure Education.
• Evidence of, or potential to, teach to a consistently good standard.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons to a consistently good or outstanding standard across levels 2–3.
• Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback and adapt teaching to meet individual needs.
• Act as a personal tutor, supporting induction, reviews and progression.
• Support enrichment activities, trips, residentials, open events and employer engagement.
• Contribute to quality improvement and awarding organisation processes.
• Promote equality, diversity, safeguarding and positive behaviour.

Skills

Adventure education expertise

Teaching and mentoring

IT & college systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Adventure Education

Teaching qualification

First Aid certification

Clean driving licence (D1)

Job description

As Lecturer in Adventure Education & Sport, you will work closely with the Curriculum Manager and Programme Manager to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across levels 2 to 3.

You will play a key role in supporting student progress, acting as a personal tutor, contributing to quality improvement and helping to shape an engaging and ambitious learning environment. The role also includes supporting enrichment activities, trips, visits, residentials, recruitment events and wider curriculum development.

Plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons to a consistently good or outstanding standard.

Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback and adapt teaching to meet individual needs.

Promote attendance, engagement and the development of English and maths skills within vocational learning.

Use college systems and technology effectively to support teaching, learning, assessment and tracking.

Act as a personal tutor, supporting students through induction, reviews, target-setting and progression.

Contribute to quality improvement, programme development and awarding organisation processes.

Support enrichment activities, trips, residentials, open events and employer engagement.

Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding in all aspects of the role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about adventure education and committed to helping students succeed.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable individual with strong subject knowledge, industry credibility and a genuine commitment to student success.

Essential:

A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent in Adventure Education.

A relevant teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.

Relevant National Governing Body instructor or leadership qualifications in areas such as climbing, paddlesports or trekking.

An in-date First Aid qualification relevant to the sector.

Level 2 or above in English and maths.

Sector experience and strong specialist knowledge in Adventure Education.

Evidence of, or potential to, teach to a consistently good standard.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills.

A collaborative, flexible and student-focused approach.

A good understanding of safeguarding, student welfare and positive behaviour management.

A clean D1 driving licence.

At Plumpton College, we live our values - Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive and Progressive-in everything we do.

You’ll benefit from:

We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including 37 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Teachers' Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house Level 5 trained coaches.

Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas.

Some flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the business, including occasional evening and weekend working to support enrichment, trips, residentials, open events and other College activities.

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot begin until the appropriate DBS clearance has been received and considered.