Outdoor Education Instructor — Residential Centre

London Youth; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39 days holiday per year

Real Living Wage salary

On-site accommodation available

Professional development support

Health Care Plan

Job summary

London Youth is seeking an Outdoor Education Instructor at Hindleap Warren to deliver high-quality outdoor learning sessions for diverse groups. You will work across activities, supervise residential groups, and help maintain a safe, inclusive centre environment.

The role requires first aid and paddlesport/climbing/archery qualifications, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to model our values of ambition, collaboration and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in outdoor settings.
• Commitment to high-quality customer service and safeguarding.
• Previous work in outdoor education or outdoor centres.
• Ability to adapt to varied groups and needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activity sessions safely and according to procedures.
• Operate activities per governing body qualifications.
• Act as a positive role model and deliver session outcomes.
• Maintain equipment and follow centre policies.
• Supervise groups during meals and duties, including overnight onsite presence.
• Assist with centre operations and cleaning as required.

Skills

Experience with young people

Team player

Good communicator

Proactive

Equality, diversity & inclusion

Calm under pressure

Education

First Aid Qualification

Paddlesport Qualification

Climbing / High Ropes Qualification

Archery GB Instructor

Job description

London Youth is seeking an Outdoor Education Instructor at Hindleap Warren to deliver high-quality outdoor learning sessions for diverse groups. You will work across activities, supervise residential groups, and help maintain a safe, inclusive centre environment.

The role requires first aid and paddlesport/climbing/archery qualifications, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to model our values of ambition, collaboration and inclusion.