Apprentice - Outdoor Education Instructor (based Thurston, Coniston, Cumbria)

North East Combined Authority; Coniston; Remote; GBP 9,300 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation available

Meals provided

Uniform

Free parking

Funding for National Governing Body/NG

Job summary

Thurston Outdoor Education Centre in Coniston, Cumbria, is offering an Apprenticeship for an Outdoor Education Instructor. The one-year fixed contract includes 37 hours per week across five days, with some weekends and evenings as rotaed.

Training is delivered in partnership with Channel Training, combining on- and off-the-job learning.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications grade A* to C (4 to 9).
• ECHP: for those with an education, health and care plan or legacy statement the apprenticeships English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Undertake on and off the job training as part of the Level 3 apprenticeship.
• Assist in running all areas of the centre, including equipment and site maintenance, domestic support and working with the staff team.
• Deliver outdoor education sessions to groups in a safe and engaging manner.

Skills

Maths and English Level 2

Apprenticeship readiness

Education

GCSEs A*–C in Maths/English or Level 2 equivalents

Job description

Apprentice - Outdoor Education Instructor, 37 hpw, 6 hours off the job training time included

Workplace Location; Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AB

Rate of pay; £8.22 per hour

One-year Fixed contract

Hours of work/ Work pattern: 37 hours per week over 5 days, including some weekend and evening work. Flexible to cover the needs of the centre. Working rota’s will be agreed in advance.

Thurston is a small local authority residential outdoor education centre based on the shore of Coniston Water in the Lake District National Park. The centre is 2 miles from the village of Coniston.

We are?seeking to appoint a motivated individual with the aptitude and ability to undertake a Level 3 apprentice programme, in partnership with Channel Training. The role involves both on and off the job training and gaining experience as an Outdoor Education Instructor.

In addition to working with groups in the outdoors, the role will contribute to the running of all areas of the centre, such as equipment and site maintenance, domestic support and working alongside our wider staff team.

Role Benefits:

• Learn and develop the necessary skills and experience to deliver safe, high-quality outdoor education and residential courses for children, young people and adults.
• Gain a wide range of experience, working in variety of different areas and settings within an Outdoor Education.
• Support to achieve a Level 3 apprentice in Outdoor Activity Instructor.
• Funding towards National Governing Body courses.
• 16 hour Outdoor First Aid Course
• Safeguarding Training
• In house training and development(in relevant areas of work including food hygiene, first aid, COSHH)
• Possible onsite accommodation availability
• Free, secure parking
• Meals (based on centre occupancy and working hours)
• Uniform
• Discounts on selected outdoor brands
• Use of centre grounds/equipment (with permission and where suitably experienced)
• Free/discounted places for immediate family on summer holiday camps
• Supportive team of colleagues.
• Picturesque location to work.

Council Benefits

• Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, extending for 5 years service (pro rata)
• Local government salary and pension
• Some flexibility in working hours
• Possibility of permanent contracts on completion

Further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

For this apprenticeship the following are required:

• 18 Years of age or older
• Maths andEnglish Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications grade A* to C (or 4 to 9).
• ECHP: For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, 8 January 2027

Shortlisting will take place on 14 January 2027

Interviews will take place at Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston, Cumbria in the week commencing 1 February 2027. With the aim to start beginning of March 2027