Outdoor Learning Instructor - Surrey

Outdoor Learning; Mickleham, Guildford; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday pro rata

Option to buy up to 10 days annual LEA

Local government pension

Carers leave

Job summary

Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) is recruiting an Outdoor Learning Instructor on a 5-month fixed term contract starting February 2027. The role involves delivering bespoke outdoor programmes across centres in Surrey, with a 36-hour week and a starting salary of £25,879 per annum.

You will work with primary, secondary, college and other groups, supporting learning outcomes and personal development in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Outdoor learning delivery skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Facilitate high quality outdoor learning sessions for diverse groups.
• Design bespoke programmes to fit learning outcomes.
• Support personal and social development through outdoor activities.
• Work across multiple sites with a primary base.

Skills

Outdoor education

Group facilitation

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

Location: Centres in Surrey
Salary: Starting at £25,879pa pr
Closes: 1/11/26

Fixed term Outdoor Learning Instructor at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD)

We are excited to be hiring Outdoor Learning Instructors to join our dynamic Outdoor Learning team at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD)

We have a number of 5-month fixed term contract opportunities availablecommencing 1 st February 2027.There is scope for further extension of contract.

The starting salary for these roles is £25,879 per annumbased on a 36-hour working week. The salary will be pro rata for part-time working.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Instructors with some experience, offering a varied and rewarding position. Staff are required to work across all sites but will be provided with a primary base.

Our centres are:

• High Ashurst, Mickleham Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DQ
• Henley Fort, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service pro rata.
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• Being part of a friendly, dynamic team, working with a range of customers and projects
• Working in the outdoors in beautiful locations
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

At Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD), we offer our visitors carefully facilitated, bespoke programmes in the outdoors, creating positive learning outcomes and experiences.

As an Outdoor Learning Instructor, you will be working with a range of groups including primary, secondary, college, graduates, adults, SEN and family groups. You will facilitate high quality, outcome led outdoor learning and developmental experiences. Programmes are carefully designed and bespoke to fit the needs and learning outcomes of the group.

This is a rewarding role that can have a really positive impact; improving and enriching personal and social development, raising achievement, success and aspirations in our customers lives.

• 5-month Fixed term contract commencing February 2027 (with possible option of extension)
• Starting at £25,879 per annum pro rata based on 36 hours per week.