Freelance Instructors

Bluedome; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading outdoor education provider is seeking enthusiastic freelance instructors in Stafford, UK, to deliver exceptional outdoor learning experiences. Responsibilities include planning educational sessions and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have experience working with young people, relevant outdoor qualifications, and a passion for engaging youth in activities. Competitive pay at £140 per day, with additional compensation for evenings and overnights.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a residential outdoor education setting.
• Passionate about engaging young people and developing life skills.
• Relevant qualifications like Mountain Leader or Archery GB.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver educational sessions focused on safety and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Deliver a wide range of activities based on qualifications.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Engaging in outdoor activities

High personal standards in presentation

Customer service skills

Education

Relevant National Governing Body awards

Job description

Location: Entrust Support Services Ltd – Staffordshire

Date Posted: 21/11/2025

Salary and Benefits

Working Pattern and Pay Scale: £140 per day plus additional £40 for evenings and overnights. Hours vary by work stream, but most roles follow a 9:00 am – 5:00 pm schedule.

Overview

Entrust Outdoors is a driven company with an experienced team focused on growth and diversification, providing top-quality outdoor education in a sustainable and commercial manner. We are expanding our pool of Outdoor Professionals.

Job Description

We are seeking enthusiastic freelance instructors to deliver exceptional outdoor learning at leading centres and programmes, including Standon Bowers, Laches Wood, DofE Award, Wilderness Academy, and Base Camp. Instructors will engage young people in activities like Bushcraft, Archery, climbing, BMX, high ropes, and more.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high quality educational sessions with an emphasis on safe practice, learning outcomes, and a high standard of customer service.
• Work with the team to ensure the site, Entrust staff, third party suppliers and customers all comply with health and safety requirements/regulations and local working practice.
• Follow and comply with policies and procedures around Safeguarding, incident management and recording, information security governance, health and safety and risk assessment protocol.
• Deliver a full and wide range of activities (qualification dependent).
• Be flexible in availability to work, including evening and overnights.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with young people in the outdoors.
• Current and passionate in engaging in a range of outdoor activities.
• Passionate about engaging young people and developing life skills.
• High personal standards in presentation, communication and delivering customer service.
• Relevant experience working in a residential outdoor education setting and delivering outdoor education programmes desirable.
• Successful candidates will be invited to an induction training day.
• Enhanced DBS on the update system.
• Relevant experience and National Governing Body awards (e.g., Mountain Leader, Rock Climbing Instructor, Paddlesport Instructor, Archery GB, First Aid).

How to Apply

Please send a CV to [e-mail]. For more about Entrust Outdoors, visit www.entrust-ed.co.uk/services/outdoor-education.