Role: Senior Instructor - Outdoor Learning

Salary: £28,500 - £31,680 (27.75 hours FTE annualised)

Location: Bewl Water Centre (Lamberhurst, Kent) & Outdoor Learning Outreach Service

Why Join The Education People?

The Education People is committed to providing high-quality education and outdoor learning services, empowering children, young People, and adults through adventurous activities. As part of our growing team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment, making a real difference while developing your professional skills. We pride ourselves on being leaders in outdoor education, providing excellent training and opportunities for growth. Join us at an exciting time in the development of our services, as we continue to expand and innovate.

We are looking for a Senior Instructor to join our exciting team to support and assist the Service Lead, Business Manager and Chief Instructor by taking responsibility for agreed outdoor learning activities and equipment.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong passion for outdoor education and inspiring others through nature and adventure.
• Experience in leading outdoor activities for children, young people, and adults, tailoring experiences to individual and group needs.
• Ability to manage and coordinate teams, ensuring safe, engaging, and effective delivery of outdoor learning activities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle incidents calmly and effectively.
• A proactive approach to ensuring safety, compliance, and maintenance of outdoor equipment.
• A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

As Senior Instructor you will:

• Lead and deliver a range of outdoor learning activities at our residential watersports and activity centre, as well as through our outreach services.
• Ensure activities are tailored to meet both group and individual learning objectives.
• Manage and supervise a team of instructors, ensuring high standards of delivery and safety.
• Take responsibility for equipment checks, maintenance, and set-up/take-down procedures.
• Provide training and support to staff, helping them develop their outdoor learning skills.
• Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all participants, especially children and vulnerable adults.
• Work alongside visiting staff to create a supportive and inspiring environment for learning.

What We Offer:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Access to a generous discount scheme, including retail and gym memberships
• Life assurance coverage
• Health cash plan initiative
• Company-wide events and team-building activities

What We Require:

• Must have a First Aid qualification
• At least 1 outdoor qualification such as Royal Yachting Association (RYA), Senior Dinghy Instructor, Senior Windsurf Instructor (RYA), Paddlesport Instructor (BC), Rock Climbing Instructor, Archery, or Forest School qualifications
• Significant experience in outdoor education and activity leadership, especially with children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Strong leadership and team coordination experience
• Ability to implement safety procedures and manage incidents effectively
• A passion for the outdoors and for inspiring others through education and adventure

About Commercial Services Group:

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority-owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue per annum and provides services to over 16,000 education and public sector customers globally