We’re recruiting!
Outdoor Education Instructor – Part Time
Hunter Hall is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Outdoor Ed Instructor to lead the delivery of the School’s highly-regarded outdoor education programme.
We are looking for an individual who can develop and deliver an exciting programme of activities to the children in Years 3 to 6. Through our outdoor education sessions, we aim to foster a love and an appreciation of the natural world; in addition to which, we want to equip the children with a set of skills that will form the foundation of a lifetime of adventure.
From the age of 7, the children at Hunter Hall enjoy fortnightly outdoor ed sessions where they take part in a diverse range of activities, including rock climbing, orienteering, mountain biking and sailing. The successful candidate will work every Friday afternoon and every other Thursday afternoon, from 1pm till 4.30pm. They will need to be a qualified Summer Mountain Leader as well as a Rock Climbing Instructor. In addition to which, they will need a driving licence and a first aid certificate.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and lead outdoor education sessions that develop the children’s knowledge and skills over the course of their time at Hunter Hall.
- Ensure that the safety of the children is paramount at all times, including both their physical safety and their emotional wellbeing.
- Build a strong rapport with the children built on trust and empathy, in order to inspire them and communicate with them effectively.
- Administer basic first aid to pupils and reporting incidents.
- Promote, at all times, the general progress and wellbeing of all pupils.
- Adhere to all School policies, in particular policies relating to the safeguarding of children.
Personal Profile
- The ability to instil the foundations of a life-long love of the outdoors and outdoor activities by recognising that enjoyment is a key factor in children’s participation in outdoor activities.
- A flexible, enthusiastic and energetic attitude that inspires confidence in pupils and parents.
- A positive can-do approach.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good time management.
- The ability to work proactively, self-sufficiently and within a team.
- An understanding of the nature of independent education and of the high expectations within the sector.
To apply, please complete an application form and return this along with a covering letter to office@hunterhall.cumbria.sch.uk.
Any enquiries may also be directed to the same email address.
Closing date: 12pm, Monday 1 September
Interviews: Week commencing 8 September
The School reserves the right to appoint to the post up to and including the closing date.
Hunter Hall School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.