freelance instructors

The Duke of Edinburgh Award; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is seeking enthusiastic freelance instructors to support the expedition section during Bronze expeditions at King Edward VI School in Southampton. You will hold current First Aid certification and the necessary Duke of Edinburgh qualifications, and be prepared to undergo safeguarding checks for the post.

Bronze Expeditions will take place in the New Forest on specified 2027 dates; applicants should be available for the listed weekends and committed to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Duke of Edinburgh Award qualifications and current First Aid certification.
• Willing to undergo safeguarding checks (DBS) and employer references.
• Experience delivering Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Duke of Edinburgh Bronze expeditions.
• Supervise participants and ensure safety during expeditions.
• Maintain qualifications and deliver sessions per programme requirements.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

First Aid certification

Motivational skills

Job description

The Duke of Edinburgh programme is hugely valued at King Edward VI school and plays a big part in the co-curricular programme. We are seeking enthusiastic freelance instructors to support the expedition section of the Award during the practice or qualifier expeditions. We are looking for those who share a passion for the outdoors and have an understanding of the value the Duke of Edinburgh Award brings to young people.

You will hold and maintain valid qualifications and certifications required to deliver the Duke of Edinburgh Award program, including current First Aid certification. King Edward VI School's DofE department is run by a DofE Award Manager and Assistant Manager who lead most of the expeditions.

The Bronze Expeditions will take place in the New Forest, and we require instructors on the following dates in 2027:

• 19-20 March
• 17-18 April
• 18-19 April
• 12-13 June
• 19-20 June

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and past employers.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and past employers.