Instructor - Outdoor Adventure

**Are you passionate about the great outdoors and eager to share your expertise with the next generation of adventurers? Are you seeking an opportunity that allows you to immerse students in the world of outdoor adventure?**

Shuttleworth College, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and adventurous spirit, is currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Instructor for Outdoor Adventure to join our dedicated team. As an FE College offering an exceptional range of water and land-based outdoor and adventurous activities and expeditions, we pride ourselves on providing our students with unrivaled opportunities to develop their skills and passion for outdoor pursuits.

The role of Instructor plays an essential role in our students success, through:

- Preparing and delivering practical learning materials and activities across a range of courses.
- Overseeing all practical areas, with responsibility for Health and Safety.
- Providing technical support in practical and classroom areas.

You should possess relevant qualifications and certifications in outdoor adventure, enabling you to lead with authority and expertise, details of which can be found within the Job Description.

Excellent communication skills, patience, and a nurturing approach are essential as you guide students of all abilities, fostering their self-assurance and resilience within challenging environments.
- ** Student centred - **At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
- **Educational excellence - **We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
- **Teamwork** - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
- **Continuous improvement - **We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
- ** Caring**:

- We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other.
- **Inclusive - **We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

**About Us**

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, Central Bedfordshire College, The Bedford and Corby Sixth Forms, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

**Contract Type - Bedford College Professional Services**
- 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year
- 27 days per annum (plus public holidays), pro rata for part-time
- Peoples Pension
- Free on-site parking
- Retail and leisure discounts

**Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed