Keyham Lodge School

Permanent Outdoor Education Instructor 

Grade 9 Pay Point 19-22 ( Pending Pay Review for Staff Support Pay Awards)

42 hours per week, 43 weeks per year 

We are looking for an experienced Outdoor Activity Instructor to deliver high-quality outdoor education packages to pupils with SEMH at Keyham Lodge School.

Why choose Keyham Lodge?

It is our mission to provide our pupils with a stimulating and engaging curriculum in a safe and secure environment. We believe that emotional wellbeing is essential in developing positive behaviour and academic success. We value and respect all individuals and our ethos gives our community the confidence to achieve their full potential and to be the best that they can be, and in doing so make a positive contribution to society.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Include the following:

• Deliver engaging outdoor education packages to pupils, providing them with valuable learning experiences.
  
• Facilitate activity courses, ensuring that all participants are safe and actively involved.
  
• Assist in the organisation, maintenance, and regular checking of equipment to ensure its safety and proper functioning.
  
• Uphold safety protocols and standards, including safeguarding, inclusivity and diversity, and GDPR, ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
  
• Actively engage with pupils, fostering their personal and social development through outdoor education.  
  
• Supervise residential groups overnight and run evening activities.
  
• Maintain an on-site presence to provide first aid and act as a fire warden (training provided) and practical assistance as needed by groups in your care.
  

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of instructing to a range of customers, including young people and adults, with different backgrounds and varying needs.
• Experience instructing a variety of outdoor activities. 

Hold at least one of the following qualifications:

·       Archery GB Instructor Award.

·       ERCA, RCI, CWI, or other relevant ropes-based qualification.

·       MIAS / BC Mountain Bike Leader / Instructor or other relevant cycling qualification

·      Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support with your application.

What we offer:

• Flexible working options
• Support for continuous professional development in the role
• Opportunities to visit other organisations for professional learning
• Highly committed and motivated Team
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• Free car parking
• Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
• Employee self-service portal.
• Eyecare voucher scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Dental support
• Gym discount
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.