Are you ready to inspire the next generation of outdoor leaders?

At Coastland College, we are looking for a passionate, skilled and motivated Outdoor Course Tutor / Teacher to join our dynamic Outdoor Adventure team. If you thrive in the outdoors, love seeing learners grow, and want to work somewhere where your impact goes far beyond the classroom — we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

As an Outdoor Course Tutor / Teacher, you’ll deliver high‑quality teaching across our Outdoor Adventure Level 3 programmes, supporting learners aged 16+ to develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to succeed in the outdoor industry and beyond.

You’ll plan and lead engaging theoretical and practical sessions — including navigation, fitness, climbing, kayaking, team leadership, and other land and water‑based activities. You will play a key role in shaping their academic progress, personal development, and their readiness for employment.

This is a role for an educator who enjoys variety, challenge, and the privilege of helping students flourish both in the classroom and in the great outdoors.

Hours: 37 per week

What You’ll Be Doing

Deliver outstanding practical and classroom‑based teaching in outdoor adventure and sport activities.

Lead progressive outdoor programmes in land and water‑based disciplines.

Prepare high‑quality lesson plans, schemes of work and assessments.

Support learners with pastoral care, progress monitoring, attendance, and achievement.

Organise trips, visits, expeditions and enrichment opportunities.

Contribute to course leadership, curriculum development and self‑assessment.

Work collaboratively with the wider department and act as a positive role model for young people.

Maintain high levels of safety, professionalism and safeguarding throughout your work.

Essential

What We’re Looking For

A range of National Governing Body outdoor qualifications (e.g., Walking, Climbing, Paddlesports, Mountain Bike).

Experience teaching or instructing young people (16+).

Excellent practical delivery skills across a variety of outdoor activities.

Strong organisational, communication and administrative skills.

Ability to work independently with groups on‑ or off‑site.

English & Maths at Level 2.

First Aid qualification (or willingness to work towards).

Teaching qualification at Level 5+ (or willingness to work towards).

A commitment to high standards in Health & Safety.

Full UK driving licence with business insurance.

Desirable

Assessor/Verifier qualifications.

Fitness Or Vocational Teaching Qualifications.

Military/cadet or public services teaching background.

Additional activity qualifications (e.g., Ropes Course, Archery, Sailing/Safety Boat, D1 Minibus).

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway - you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.