Dorset Outdoor Education Service are looking for an experienced instructors to join the team on a casual basis to supplement the delivery of educational day visits and activity sessions for young people in peak times. What's in it for youWorking with Dorset Council Outdoor Education Service means being part of a team that delivers memorable and meaningful outdoor learning experiences. At Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre, you'll deliver a wide range of activities—from coasteering to climbing—while exploring some of Dorset's most iconic and internationally recognised landscapes. Our location gives you the opportunity to share first‑hand insights into the area's remarkable geology, ecology and natural environments.
What You Can Expect To Be Doing
Lead Instructors play a key role in delivering safe, engaging and high quality sessions for schools, groups and community users. Working under the guidance of a Senior Instructor, you will support both on site and off site activity delivery, ensuring sessions are well prepared, appropriately adapted and professionally led. About you
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to work alongside the core instructor team delivering high quality sessions on a casual basis.
The ideal applicant will thrive in a busy outdoor centre environment, working confidently both alongside colleagues and independently when required. You should bring at least one years (or two summer seasons) of activity delivery experience and a genuine passion for working with children and young people.
We require the post holder to be outdoor first aid qualified, and hold at least one recognised coaching or instructor award, although candidates who hold multiple awards will be particularly well suited. A full driving licence is required, and candidates will ideally hold their D1 minibus licence.
Further Information
This is a zero hours contract for the spring/summer season of 2026
Available to start in April
Weekend and evening working.
Outdoor working environment, in all weather conditions and year-round.
Hazardous working locations; working in/on/near water, working at height on cliff faces, coastal paths and climbing towers.
This post requires the ability to travel between locations and centres. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact: Tanya Budd, Centre Manager
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Email: [email protected]
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.
See our policy on safeguarding children and young people.
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have access to a range of employee benefits
be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed
have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression
We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone.
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