Outdoor Learning Instructor (Bank)

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Job Reference SCC/TP/288089/5924

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 10 Contract Type: Bank Contract Details: N/A Salary: £13.71 + Leave Entitlement Working Hours: Bank Hours Location: Various - See advert Closing Date: 01/11/2026 Job Category: Outdoor Learning Directorate: Children, Families & Lifelong Learning Service: CFL - Education & LL

Job Introduction

This role has a starting hourly rate of £13.71 per hour, plus £2.12 per hour leave allowance.

We are excited to be hiring bank Outdoor Learning Instructors to join our dynamic Outdoor Learning team at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) to commence in Spring 2027.

We are offering flexible bank contracts, various hours available (usually a minimum of seven hours per shift), with work opportunities over seven days per week.

Our centres are:

• Henley Fort Outdoor Learning Centre, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH
• Thames Young Mariners Outdoor Learning Centre, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RX
• High Ashurst Outdoor Learning Centre, Headley Lane, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey. RH5 6DQ
• Angel Blue, Dapdune Wharf, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
• Various Surrey locations with the SOLD Outreach team

Our Offer to You

• A fantastic entry level role into the world of outdoor learning
• A comprehensive training package and ongoing support
• Being part of a friendly, dynamic team, working with a range of customers and projects
• Working in the outdoors in beautiful locations
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
• Generous annual leave allowance
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

Our Bank Outdoor Learning Instructor role is perfect for people either new to the outdoor learning industry or those who have some experience, holding one or two national governing body qualifications in outdoor learning. We are looking for individuals who have excellent communication skills, are able to build rapport, empathise with others and be confident to lead groups in an outdoor setting. In return we will provide an excellent training package and support, which will grow and develop skills, knowledge and tools for the role.

We are particularly interested to hear from individuals who have national governing body qualifications/experience in paddling or climbing, and those that have some experience in delivering outdoor learning. 

Individuals without qualifications, but with transferrable skills, are very welcome to apply.

This is a rewarding role that can have a really positive impact; improving and enriching personal and social d