Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructors

BlueDome; Wareham; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and paid holiday

Onsite accommodation

Training and development support

ERCA qualification opportunity

Discounts and staff benefits

Job summary

Brenscombe Outdoor Centre in Dorset is seeking experienced Outdoor Instructors for a 2027 season. The role covers school multi-activity residentials, onsite and off-site activities, with opportunities for cross-centre work. A strong outdoors passion and commitment to safety are essential.

Salary is £27,500–£29,000 per year pro rata, with fixed-term contracts from March to Sept/Oct 2027, working predominantly Monday to Friday during term-time and a supportive environment for skill development.

Qualifications

• 16-hour First Aid certificate is essential.
• Experience working with young people is essential.
• BC Paddlesport Instructor qualification is highly desirable.
• Rock Climbing Instructor Training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outdoor activity sessions to groups and schools.
• Assist with residential stays and on-site/off-site activities.
• Support participant development and safety during activities.
• Potential to work across Brenscombe sister centres for broader experience.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Outdoor enthusiasm

Willingness to develop skills

Education

16-hour First Aid certificate

Experience with young people

BC Paddlesport Instructor

Job description

Salaryand Benefits Salary: £27,500 - £29,000 per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term March - end of September / October 2027, full time hours
Closing date: 14th December 2027
Start date: 29th March 2027

About Brenscombe Outdoor Centre

Brenscombe Outdoor Centre is looking for experienced, enthusiastic, and hardworking Outdoor Instructors to join our 2027 team.
Brenscombe is a bustling residential outdoor education centre located in the Isle of Purbeck, on the south coast of sunny Dorset, a mecca for adventurous activities in the UK. We offer a wide variety of outdoor activities that take full advantage of our surrounding countryside, from the stunning coastline to the rolling Purbeck hills.
We are a Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge accredited centre offering residential stays for children and adults at our converted farm centre, sleeping up to 160. Big enough to offer a full variety of activities, hosting multiple groups at once, while remaining small enough to ensure high-quality experiences.
Through the school summer term, we work predominantly Monday to Friday delivering school multi-activity residentials, offering both onsite and off-site activities. We believe in the value of outdoor education and the importance of immersive outdoor experiences in real environments. We offer participants the chance to truly engage and build a connection with the environment. Outside of term time we also deliver Corporate Team Development programmes, family activities and DofE Gold Residential programmes.
Brenscombe Outdoor Centre has two sister centres; New Forest Outdoor Centre and Portland Outdoor Centre. You will have the opportunity to visit each centre and use their facilities. Each centre has its own character and feel, variety of activities and clientele. Although predominantly based at Brenscombe the opportunity to work at the other centres during the season only provides more opportunity to broaden and develop your skill set.
At Brenscombe, instructors can expect a season full of variety with opportunity to develop skills and experience, whether that is running climbing sessions on the sea cliffs of the Jurassic Coast, paddling around the unique islands of Poole Harbour in our bespoke Big Canoes or helping clients develop and push themselves at our off-site woodland Ropes Course.

In return for your hard work, we offer:

• Monthly salary + paid holiday
• Affordable onsite accommodation in a beautiful location
• Funding and support for personal training and development
• Opportunity to obtain the ERCA Traditional High Ropes Instructor qualification
• A busy and exciting working atmosphere with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills
• Predominantly Monday to Friday working through school term time
• Access to trade discounts on outdoor kit
• Access to facilities across the organisation including a bunkhouse in North Wales

Qualities we are looking for:

• A strong work ethic
• Team player
• Enthusiastic about the outdoors
• Desire to progress and develop your own skills and qualifications

Essential qualifications:

• 16-hour First Aid certificate
• Prior experience working with young people
• BC Paddlesport Instructor
• Rock Climbing Instructor Training

Desirable qualifications/skills:

• Rock Climbing Instructor qualified
• BC Paddlesport Leader
• BC Core coach
• ERCA Ropes Course Instructor
• Archery GB/GNAS
• NRSA YPS tutor award - Rifle Shooting
• Lowland Leader Award or above
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• Bushcraft experience

Contracts until end of September/October 2027 are available.

Brenscombe is an equal opportunities employer and we are eagerly seeking applications from all sectors of society.

Closing date: 14th December 2027