Lead Outdoor Learning Instructor (Alternative Provision) - Surrey
Top Benefits
About the role
Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development
Contract type Full time / Seasonal or Fixed term
Closing date 09 Aug 2026 03:00 PM
Salary £ 31,659 Per annum pro rata
Location: Centres in Surrey
Salary: Starting at £31,659 pa pr
Closes: 9/8/26
Lead Outdoor Learning Instructor (Alternative Provision) at Surrey Outdoor Learning
12- month full time fixed term Contract Starting at £31,659 per annum pro rata based on 36 hours per 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.
Our Centres Include
High Ashurst, Mickleham Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DQ
Henley Fort, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH Thames Young Mariners, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RX
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 Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and 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 Lead 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.
What Are We Looking For
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?
9th August 2026 closing date
Please contact Simon Kibble via email at simon.kibble@surreycc.gov.uk for any questions about the role
To apply, here is the link: Lead Outdoor Learning Instructor (Alternative Learning) - Surrey County Council
Region
England South East England South
Category
Outdoor Instructor / Teacher / Leader
Return to listing
Contact Info
Website https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/search/details?id=5468
About Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning (JAEOL)
The Journal is a peer reviewed journal based in the UK with an international review board. It was first published in 2000.
The Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning is an official publication of the Institute for Outdoor Learning. The main purpose of the Journal is to provide a central point and place of reference for the publication and dissemination of research and scholarship on adventure and the outdoors as media for learning, as well as recreation.
JAEOL aims to promote dialogue, research, thinking, teaching and practice from critical perspectives in the fields of adventure education and outdoor learning. It intends to publish papers concerned with social, cultural, political, ethical and environmental issues in the outdoor studies field.
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Lead Outdoor Learning Instructor (Alternative Provision) - Surrey
Top Benefits
About the role
Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development
Contract type Full time / Seasonal or Fixed term
Closing date 09 Aug 2026 03:00 PM
Salary £ 31,659 Per annum pro rata
Location: Centres in Surrey
Salary: Starting at £31,659 pa pr
Closes: 9/8/26
Lead Outdoor Learning Instructor (Alternative Provision) at Surrey Outdoor Learning
12- month full time fixed term Contract Starting at £31,659 per annum pro rata based on 36 hours per 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.
Our Centres Include
High Ashurst, Mickleham Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DQ
Henley Fort, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH Thames Young Mariners, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RX
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 Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and 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 Lead 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.
What Are We Looking For
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?
9th August 2026 closing date
Please contact Simon Kibble via email at simon.kibble@surreycc.gov.uk for any questions about the role
To apply, here is the link: Lead Outdoor Learning Instructor (Alternative Learning) - Surrey County Council
Region
England South East England South
Category
Outdoor Instructor / Teacher / Leader
Return to listing
Contact Info
Website https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/search/details?id=5468
About Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning (JAEOL)
The Journal is a peer reviewed journal based in the UK with an international review board. It was first published in 2000.
The Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning is an official publication of the Institute for Outdoor Learning. The main purpose of the Journal is to provide a central point and place of reference for the publication and dissemination of research and scholarship on adventure and the outdoors as media for learning, as well as recreation.
JAEOL aims to promote dialogue, research, thinking, teaching and practice from critical perspectives in the fields of adventure education and outdoor learning. It intends to publish papers concerned with social, cultural, political, ethical and environmental issues in the outdoor studies field.