Road Safety Tutor/Bikeability Instructor

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking enthusiastic Road Safety Education Tutors/Bikeability Instructors to deliver Bikeability training across the county and promote active travel and safety for children.

You will become a qualified Cycle Instructor (Level 2) and manage school programmes, mainly during term time, with opportunities for after‑school and holiday sessions. A full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Evidence of the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training or willingness to undertake this four‑day course.
• GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent.
• IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, email).
• Experience of working with children in an advisory, teaching, coaching or instructor role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Bikeability training across the county in school settings and outdoor environments.
• Promote Bikeability training opportunities and maximise participation and bookings.
• Work mainly during term time with flexibility for after‑school and holiday sessions.
• Carry training equipment and bike; ensure safety and PPE are provided and used.

Skills

Experience with children

Effective communication

Enthusiastic cyclist

Promoting training opportunities

Self-motivated

Education

1st4sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training

GCSE Maths or equivalent

GCSE English or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Full driving licence

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £26,853 - £27,282 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Working Hours:3 posts - annualised hours 1400 hours per annum (0.83FTE) 1 post – annualised hours 1100 hours per annum (0.65FTE)

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/03/2029

Closing Date: 29th November 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

Do you love working with children, being outdoors and cycling?

We're looking for enthusiastic Road Safety Education Tutors/Bikeability Instructors to join our team and help young people develop the skills and confidence to cycle safely for life.

This rewarding role combines a passion for cycling with making a real difference, delivering Bikeability training across the county while promoting active travel and road safety.

We're looking for confident cyclists who thrive in an outdoor environment and enjoy inspiring the next generation of riders.

The position is available to start as soon as possible and is fixed term until 31 March 2029, with the likelihood of a further extension, subject to future funding agreements.

About the Role

As part of the role, we'll fully support you to become a qualified Cycle Instructor, gaining the 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training.

You will take responsibility for your allocated schools, proactively promoting Bikeability training, maximising booking opportunities, and ensuring a full programme of training is delivered throughout the year.

You'll deliver Bikeability training in both on and off-road environments, helping children develop the skills and confidence to cycle safely. You'll need to be competent in Microsoft Office applications and use creative approaches to engage schools, promote training opportunities, and maximise participation.

You'll be employed on an annualised hours contract, working mainly during term time (38 weeks). Most training takes place Monday to Friday during the school day (typically between 8:45am and 3:30pm), although flexibility is required to deliver after‑school sessions and holiday activities as part of your annualised hours.

As the role involves travelling across the county, you'll need access to a car, a full driving licence, and business insurance. You'll be responsible for transporting your bike and training equipment, and all necessary PPE will be provided.

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, flexible and committed to ongoing professional development, with opportunities to attend training courses and other learning events throughout your career with us.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Achieved the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training or the willingness to undertake this four-day training course; Math and English (GCSE Grade C or equivalent).
• IT skills and experience of using Microsoft office systems (word, excel, email).
• Experience of working with children (school age) in an advisory, teaching, coaching or instructor’s role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, teachers, school staff and parents with the ability to demonstrate a professional, diplomatic and tactful approach.
• A regular and competent cyclist and have an enthusiasm for cycling; able to cycle in a variety of traffic conditions to Bikeability Level 3 standard; able to inspire the next generation to make more sustainable transport choices.
• Self‑motivated and able to work on own initiative, as part of a team; work in an organised and methodical manner; flexible, reliable and have good interpersonal skills; ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines and record information with attention to detail.
• Clear and positive communicator - Bikeability is about breaking skills into small, achievable steps. A good tutor can: give short, simple instructions and use positive reinforcement, adapting explanations for different ages and abilities to support children and young people to do their best.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Please note:

If you are appointed to this role on a fixed-term or internal secondment basis, you may later be offered a permanent appointment to the role, should the opportunity become available. Any such arrangements will be subject to organisational requirements and the relevant policy conditions being met.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term‑time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Terry Laywood- Road Safety Education Officer

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

And / or

Elizabeth Clark -Road Safety Education Officer

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]