Cycle Instructor

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Tees Valley is seeking a Cycle Instructor (Casual) to deliver Bikeability training for schools. This role offers the flexibility of working term-time only and does not require prior experience, as full training will be provided. Instructors need to have a good rapport with children, be available for at least two days per week, and hold a cycling instructor qualification or be capable of obtaining one. Additional benefits include annual leave and access to pension schemes.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave

Flexible working

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff equality forums

Training and development access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• No prior experience required as full training will be given.
• Must be available for at least two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Bikeability training to schools.
• Choose convenient days to work based on allocations.

Skills

Ability to engage with children

Interest in cycling

Education

Nationally recognised instructor cycle training qualification

Job description

Cycle Instructor (Casual) (Ref: POS000828)

Salary £14.88 per hour (inclusive of 14.04% holiday plussage) Salary Band Up to £10,000 Post Type Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours Hours Per Week Part time - term time

Job and Application details

Categories Traffic / Highways / Road Safety
Directorate N/A Published Date 14/01/2026 Closing Date 28/01/2026

The Road Safety Team are keen to recruit additional Bikeability Instructors to join our team delivering Bikeability training to schools within the Borough. Children are offered training through junior and secondary schools and this is the largest area of work. We are therefore looking for anyone with an interest in cycling who has a good rapport with children of all ages.

Previous experience is not required as full training will be given; however applicants should hold a nationally recognised instructor cycle training qualification or be able to obtain this within a reasonable period of time.

Appointments will be made on a casual basis and most of the courses run school term time only within school hours.

When allocated work, instructors may choose convenient days on which to work, however you must be available for at least two days per week and be able to honour the same days each week for approximately five weeks, to ensure continuity for children undertaking level 1 or 2 training and meet the needs of the service.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Adults & Children barred check.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

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