Lead Outdoor Learning Instructor

Surrey County Council; Dorking; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking an Outdoor Learning Instructor for a full-time, fixed term position based in Dorking, UK. The role involves facilitating outdoor learning programmes aimed at personal and social development for children and youth. The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering outcome-led programs and managing logistics. With a salary of £30,647 and benefits including 26 days holiday, this position offers a chance to positively impact the community while working in beautiful outdoor settings.

Benefits

26 days' holiday, rising to 31 days

Local government salary related pension

Learning and development hub

Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people at risk of exclusion from school.
• Experience managing logistics and staff training in outdoor settings.
• Experience supporting customers in alternative learning provisions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality outdoor learning programmes.
• Create positive learning outcomes for various groups.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Outcome led programme delivery

Experience with additional needs

Team management and training

Written feedback to professionals

Education

National governing body qualifications

Job description

• Reference: SCC/TP/288089/4403
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £30,647 per annum
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Working hours: 36
• Posted on: 21 January 2026
• Closing date: 8 February 2026
• Location: See Advert

Description

This is a full-time, 12 month fixed term position and has a starting salary of £30,647 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.

This is a fantastic role for an experienced Outdoor Learning Instructor with an interest in working with Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development's alternative learning provision.

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

Staff are required to work across all of SOLD's centres with a primary base at one centre.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Optionto buy up to 10 days ofadditionalannual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity,adoptionand 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
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
• Working at 3 unique centres in beautiful locations
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support
• Working with a friendly and dynamic team
• Working with a range of customers and projects
• Working in the outdoors, in beautiful locations

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. We strive for high quality in everything we do, including health and safety matters, our customer experience, our facilities, our range of services and our staff.

As an experienced Outdoor Learning Instructor, you will be working with a range of groups and individuals, primarily on our alternative learning programmes. These are outcome based learning programmes to support our customer in areas of personal and social development, academic curriculum and employability skills; using the outdoors as a tool for learning and using reviewing and reflection practices to ensure our customers benefit positively from participating in outdoor learning.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and answers to the questions below will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours :

• Experience of outcome led programme delivery, and of working with additional needs, SEN and children / young people at risk of exclusion from school.
• Experience of managing day to day logistics and resources, supporting staff with inductions, training, and ongoing support; ensuring high quality health and safety working conditions and delivery.
• Experience of supporting customers in an alternative learning provision or similar setting.
• Experience of reviewing and providing written feedback to other professional bodies.
• National governing body qualifications relevant to the role.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:

• Please tell us what motivated you to apply for this role.
• Please tell us about your past experience of working with groups in the outdoors.
• What do you think are the benefits of delivering alternative learning programmes in an outdoor learning environment?
• Describe a programme you have designed, delivered, reviewed and have been required to feedback to a professional educational organisation. What were the challenges and successes?

Beforesubmittingyour application, we recommend you read the job description &OurLife at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

An enhanced DBS \'Disclosure and Barring Service\' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children\'s and Adults\' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Simon Kibble via email at [e-mail]

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/02/2025 with interviews planned on 23/ 02/2025

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidence you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we\'re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.