Job description
Do you want to be a Cycling Instructor?
If you are a confident cyclist, and you'd like the chance to share your enthusiasm with the next cycling generation, we might have the opportunity for you
Cycle North are recruiting individuals to train as Cycling Instructors to deliver Bikeability cycle training in primary schools from October 2025 onwards in:
* Wakefield (we also train adults in Wakefield)
* Batley and Dewsbury
* Doncaster
How to apply
1. Complete and return the Cycle North application form as soon as possible.
DO NOT JUST RESPOND VIA INDEED.
We need an application form from you please.
1. If your application is accepted, we will then ask you to attend an interview (which maybe on-line).
2. Successful applicants will be required to attend a free 3 three day training course and complete a number of online modules prior to the course itself.
Instructor Cycle Training course
This is an enjoyable and practical training course comprising of a mixture of classroom/workshop sessions and training on local roads.
Please note that you will need to attend all of the dates listed below to complete the course. You will be paid for attending the course on completion of all online tasks and if you pass the three day course.
The course will be running at:
(HEART), Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN on:
Course dates and times:
Monday to Wednesday, 5th - 7th October
9 am to 5pm each day
N.B. you need to attend all days and there will be some evening prep to do.
These are three days of mostly practical training, with some evening prep to do. The sessions will run from 9am each day and candidates will have to attend all days.
Prior to the course there are a number of online tasks to complete taking hours.
The training is free for new staff.
Qualified Cycling Instructors
On successful completion of the training course participants will be given a nationally recognised Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training. Cycle North will be able to offer employment to qualified Cycling Instructors, backdated to the first day of the training course, to deliver cycle training in schools from September onward.
The Role
Cycling Instructors generally work three days a week for Cycle North during school term time around 18.5 hours a week. Cycle Training is seasonal which means there will be less cycle training in December and January and during the school holidays. There is an initial 3-6 month probationary period.
The role will appeal to people who enjoy cycling, working with children in schools (mostly aged 9 to 12 years old) and being outdoors.
There is also evening and weekend work training adults in the Wakefield area available.
Many of our Cycling Instructors are semi-retired/retired, former school teachers, sports coaches or those who have other part time jobs and are looking for additional term -time work.
Applicants for this role will be subject to DBS checks.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is
Friday 19th September at 6pm.
Further information
For further information about the training course and pay scales or to download a job specification and application form.
Contact
Andrew Crossley
Email:
Mobile:
Details:
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.94 to £14.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Wednesday or Thursday and Friday or Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
* South Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
(required)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.49 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free or subsidised travel
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Wakefield (West Yorkshire): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: On the road