Apprentice Tutor

We are seeking to appoint an individual with the aptitude and ability to undertake a Level 3 apprentice programme of on and off the job training and to gain experience as an Outdoor Education Tutor, in partnership with Kendal College.

In addition to working with groups in the outdoors, you will contribute to a rota of evening and overnight on-call duties for which Board and Lodging in single rooms is provided free of charge as Apprentices are expected to live in.

**Benefits**:

- Learn and develop the necessary skills and experience to deliver safe, high quality outdoor education and training courses for children, young people and adults
- Gain great experience of working in a number of different areas within an Outdoor Education Centre, including maintaining outdoor equipment & supporting venue staff
- Get support to achieve a Level 3 qualification in Activity Leadership
- National Governing Body training and assessment courses included
- Receive In house training and development
- Board and Lodging in single rooms - free of charge in return for programmed evening and overnight duties.

Applicants should meet the following person specification:
Minimum age 18 years on start date
Personal strengths including:

- Positive outlook
- Flexibility
- Willingness to work independently
- Being helpful and cooperative with others
- Easily accepting other people
- Commitment to self-development

Experience / Knowledge:

- Regular experience of outdoor adventure activities on both land and water
- Working or volunteering with young people (e.g. mentoring at school, young leader in a sports club or scouts)
- Understanding of the environmental issues involved in Outdoor Education

Please tell us as much as you can about yourself in particular:

- Any volunteering or paid work
- Clubs that you have been involved in e.g. Scouts, Guides, Sports Clubs
- Events that you have contributed to e.g. Theatre production at school or charity fund raising
- Any personal outdoor qualifications e.g. BCU star awards, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
- Any instructor qualifications or training courses

For a detailed Job Description and Person Specification, and to apply, please visit North East Jobs.

Please note that CVs are not acceptable.

**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Full-time
Contract length: 15 months

**Salary**: From £5.82 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programmes

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Reference ID: 231015