Leading Outdoor Education Instructor

Permanent
Part Time 0.8 FTE (4 days per week)

Location: The Dartmoor Centres, Pixies Holt, Dartmeet PL20 6SG

We are looking for and experienced outdoor education instructor to coordinate the provision of a range of outdoor education activities to visiting groups staying at The Dartmoor Centres (Pixies Holt Outdoor Centre & The Dartmoor Training Centre).

Groups may be; Schools, youth & community groups, adult groups, Devon County Council (DCC) & school staff.

Activities include, Moorland Walking, Climbing & Rock Scrambling, Caving, Mountain Biking, Archery, Forest School, Tyrolean River Crossing and Team Challenges. Provision of this residential outdoor education service is an intrinsic part of the offer of the Dartmoor Centres and contributes to Devon's Strategic Plan for children and young people to have the best outcomes, to live an independent and healthy life and to achieve their full
potential.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To organise and programme the team of outdoor education instructors, to ensure high quality, safe delivery of outdoor education activities. Manage and task a team of around 15 intermediary workers who are freelance outdoor instructors.

• Provide a range of adventurous activity instruction for service users. Activities include,
  Moorland Walking, Climbing & Abseiling, Caving, Mountain Biking, Archery, Forest School, Tyrolean River Crossing, Team Challenges etc. To assist the centre manager in ensuring these activities are being delivered safely and to a high standard by our team.
• All adventurous activities are provided in line with The Dartmoor Centres' standard operating procedures, national governing body best practice and Adventurous Activity Licensing Authority (HSE) statutory rules.
• Maintain and prepare activity equipment to high standards of safety in readiness for activities.
• To ensure the safe transport of service users to activity venues when driving DCC vehicles.
• To welcome service users to the centres, To be the first point of contact for any issues from service users about quality or safety of the service provided.
• Liaise with visiting group leaders about the interests, abilities and individual needs of children and YP and match activities appropriately, in order to achieve the best educational outcomes for children and young people.
  In addition, the post holder will be required to organise and assist with a wide range of tasks present in the day to day running of an outdoor centre which can vary from day to day and
  month to month, for example, assisting with; meal preparations, cleaning the centres, general maintenance and DIY, grounds maintenance, etc.
• This document outlines the duties for the time being to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list, and the duties may be varied from time to time which do not change the general character to the job, or the level of responsibility entailed.

Our offer to you

Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.

In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer

• 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme - available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
• Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
• Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.

For an informal discussion please contact Simon Knight Simon.Knight@devon.gov.uk.

Interview Date: 26/10/2026

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

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