Outdoor Pursuits Instructor

**Part-time post for Outdoor Pursuits Teacher - 800 hours annualised**
- **Required immediately**_

**This could also be a training post.**

**The Outdoor Pursuits Department at Malvern St James**

Malvern St James values and promotes outdoor education. A wide variety of challenging activities are offered, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award provision at all three levels is a particular strength. It fosters self-sufficiency, responsibility, independence, leadership, and teamwork, within a safe and enjoyable environment. We seek a part-time member of staff to teach Outdoor Pursuits for the safe and enjoyable provision of outdoor activities for some weekends, including overnights and at least one afternoon and evening a week during term-time. Also required is expedition supervision in the first week of the summer holiday, and support on the yearly Outdoor Education Residential. Currently we offer canoeing and walking expeditions. Pupils benefit from the commitment and hard work required; the enjoyment of being involved and feelings of achievement make it a very rewarding experience for pupils and staff alike.

This could be a training post with the postholder gaining practical experience and the relevant qualifications over a two-year period. As the postholder is trained through Malvern St James they will be expected to remain employed by the School for at least 2 years post qualification.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**JOB TITLE**:Part-time Outdoor Pursuits Teacher

**Accountability**

The Part-time Outdoor Pursuits Teacher is accountable to the Head of Outdoor Pursuits, the Deputy Head and the Headmistress.

**Purpose of the Job**

The role of the Part-time Outdoor Pursuits Teacher is to teach pupils within the School and to carry out such other associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Head of Outdoor Pursuits and Deputy Head. This requires them to:

- promote outstanding teaching and inspire a love of outdoor learning within the department
- lead and manage their groups purposefully and efficiently
- adhere to whole-School policies within the department
- support the visions, aims and objectives of the School
- be committed to the values and culture of the School, centered around its Boarding ethos

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Essential Criteria**

Full driving licence

16 hour First Aid qualification

Experience of DofE programme desirable

Relevant outdoor qualifications to enable delivery and development of the programme eg Mountain Leader or Winter Mountain Leader

Passion for the outdoors

Attention to detail

Good administration skills

Within first two months of appointment be able to drive a minibus and trailer and have a 16hr First aid qualification (for training post)

Ability to teach a wide age range of pupils

**Training expectations**

Within two years obtain qualifications as:

- Climbing wall instructor
- Foundation Safety and rescue
- Paddle sport leader award
- Demonstrated significant steps to achieving Mountain Leader award

**APPLICATIONS**

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £11.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location