Teacher Instructor of Fishing and Angling. Job in Burnley Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious education provider in Burnley is seeking a passionate Specialist Instructor to engage vulnerable young people through the therapeutic power of angling. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fishing, possess strong instructional skills, and understand the challenges faced by students in Alternative Provision settings. You will plan practical lessons on fishing techniques and promote students' emotional well-being. This is a flexible role with full-time and part-time options available, offering the chance to make an unrivaled impact on the lives of young people.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to the therapeutic use of outdoor education.
• Valid driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Excellent understanding of water safety and environmental protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theoretical angling lessons.
• Provide therapeutic support to develop students' confidence.
• Track and report on students' progress in fishing skills and life skills.
• Maintain safety protocols and manage angling equipment.

Skills

High-level experience in fishing/angling

Instructional ability as an angling instructor or youth worker

Understanding of challenges faced by young people

Knowledge of water safety protocols

Job description

Are you a passionate, highly skilled angler and educator ready to use the therapeutic power of fishing and angling to engage vulnerable young people?

We are seeking a dedicated Specialist Instructor to lead our unique angling provision within our Alternative Provision (AP). This role involves planning and delivering practical, hands‑on sessions that teach fishing techniques, water safety and environmental awareness, while simultaneously improving the Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and educational engagement of our students.

The Role: Angling for Engagement

You will be responsible for:

• Curriculum Delivery: Planning, preparing and delivering engaging practical and theoretical lessons covering different types of fishing, knot tying, equipment care, safety (including first aid) and fish identification.

• Therapeutic Support: Using the calm, structured environment of fishing to develop students’ patience, focus, self‑regulation and confidence.

• Assessment and Progress: Tracking and reporting on students’ progress in both technical fishing skills and key life skills (e.g. communication, resilience) developed through the activity.

• Safety and Logistics: Managing and maintaining all angling equipment, ensuring strict adherence to water safety and safeguarding protocols at all times, including necessary risk assessments for off‑site trips.

• Accreditation: Working towards offering students relevant accreditations or awards (e.g. Angling Trust qualifications, Duke of Edinburgh, etc.) where appropriate.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to the therapeutic use of outdoor education:

• Angling Expertise: Proven, high‑level experience and skill in various forms of fishing/angling.

• Instructional Ability: Significant, demonstrable experience as a specialist Angling Instructor, Youth Worker or outdoor educator in an educational or youth setting.

• SEMH Understanding: A strong empathetic understanding of the challenges faced by young people in AP settings (e.g. trauma, anxiety, challenging behaviour).

• Safety Focused: Excellent understanding of water safety and environmental protection protocols.

• Essential: A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (for transporting equipment/students to off‑site locations).

Why Join Our Alternative Provision?

• Unrivalled Impact: Use a unique, practical skill to transform the engagement and well‑being of young people who struggle in traditional classrooms.

• Flexible Working: Full‑time or part‑time hours considered to find the right fit for the provision.

• Supportive Team: Work within a dedicated team that values innovative and therapeutic approaches to education.

Apply Today - Cast Your Line for a New Career!

If you are passionate about connecting young people with nature and education through the medium of angling, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your fishing experience and teaching philosophy to (url removed) or click apply.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close this advertisement early.