Contract type: Full time / Permanent
Closing date: 11 Jul 2025 12:00 PM
Outdoor Education Climbing Instructor
with The Perse School
The Perse School Outdoor Education department is seeking to appoint a Climbing Instructor. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our active climbing instructor team. The postholder will primarily deliver sessions at our state-of-the-art climbing wall, the largest roped wall within 50 miles of Cambridge. Responsibilities include conducting taster sessions, corporate events, birthday parties, school physical education lessons, clubs, bespoke coaching, and National Indoor Climbing Association awards. The position provides comprehensive experience in a supportive environment, helping develop your skills.
The successful candidate will be involved in various aspects of Outdoor Education at The Perse, including the Perse Exploration Society, games programmes, extra-curricular clubs, and climbing activities.
The work involves training, instruction, administration, and commercial activities, including school holiday programmes, trips, and weekend sessions, alongside term-time activities.
The Perse School Cambridge is a leading independent co-educational day school for children aged 3-18.
We aim to be a leading employer, fostering a workplace where staff feel proud, valued, and motivated.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for personal and professional development. Our goal is for staff to feel engaged and purposeful, supporting pupils to be happy and successful.
Closing date: 11th July at midday. Applications will be considered as received; the school reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
We actively support equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Safer Recruitment:
The Perse School is committed to safeguarding children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including references, a DBS check at the enhanced level, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK. All roles involve regulated activity and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility. The school is committed to the welfare of children and young people. All interviews will assess candidates’ suitability to work with children.
How to apply: Please click on 'How to Apply' on our website to register/sign-in and submit your application. For queries, contact the HR department at recruitment@perse.co.uk.
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