Enthusiastic Educational Visits & DofE Coordinator

Ormiston Forge Academy; Cherry Orchard; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and life cover

Flexible working arrangements

Discounts on retail, travel and leisu

Cycle to work scheme

Health and well-being programmes

Counselling service

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ormiston Forge Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Educational Visits & Duke of Edinburgh Support Officer to join our team. You will provide practical, administrative and operational support for educational visits, trips and the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme.

Working closely with the Programme Manager, you will help ensure visits and activities are delivered safely and to a high standard. The role requires a GCSE in Maths and English, a Lowland Leader qualification (or willingness to work

Qualifications

• Experience with young people in education or youth settings.
• Experience of outdoor, walking or expedition activities.
• Strong organisational and logistical coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with staff, parents and providers.
• Ability to stay calm and exercise sound judgement in practical situations.
• Flexible hours including occasional evenings, weekends and residential activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, administrative and operational support for educational visits, trips and Duke of Edinburgh Award programme.
• Support organisation of expeditions and visits, including route planning and logistics.
• Maintain equipment and records; liaise with staff, parents and external providers.
• Accompany students on educational and outdoor activities when appropriate.

Skills

Experience with young people

Outdoor / expedition activities

Organisational skills

Communication / relationship-building

Calm under pressure / sound judgement

Flexible hours (evenings/weekends/resi

Safeguarding commitment

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A*-C)

Lowland Leader qualification (or willing to train)

Full UK driving licence & minibus ability

First Aid training (provided)

Job description

Ormiston Forge Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Educational Visits & Duke of Edinburgh Support Officer to join our team. You will provide practical, administrative and operational support for educational visits, trips and the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme.

Working closely with the Programme Manager, you will help ensure visits and activities are delivered safely and to a high standard. The role requires a GCSE in Maths and English, a Lowland Leader qualification (or willingness to work