This position has a starting salary of £27,634 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.
This is a 6-month fixed-term position commencing in April 2026.
We are excited to be hiring an Outdoor Learning Instructor to join our dynamic Outdoor Learning team at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD). This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Instructor, offering a varied and rewarding position.
Our Outdoor Learning Instructors work across all of SOLD's provision, with a primary base at one our centres.
Our centres are:
High Ashurst, Mickleham Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DQ
Henley Fort, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH
Thames Young Mariners, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RXOur Offer to You
26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
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 residentsAbout the Role
At Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD), we offer our visitors carefully facilitated, bespoke programmes in the outdoors, creating positive learning outcomes and experiences.
To find out more about what we do, please visit our website: .
As an experienced Outdoor Learning Instructor, you will be working with a range of groups including primary, secondary, college, graduates, adults, SEN and family groups. You will facilitate high quality, outcome led outdoor learning and developmental experiences. Programmes are carefully designed and bespoke to fit the needs and learning outcomes of the group.
This is a rewarding role that can have a really positive impact; improving and enriching personal and social development, raising achievement, success and aspirations in our customers lives.
For a flavour of what we do, please take a look at our video about residentials:
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Previous experience of delivering complex outdoor learning programmes
A minimum of two national governing body qualifications relevant to outdoor learning
Knowledge and practical experience in delivering high-quality outdoor activities, with a strong understanding of health and safety standards and compliance with national governing body requirements within the outdoor industry
Excellent communication and customer service skills
A flexible and positive solution focussed approachTo apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions:
Please tell us about what has drawn you to apply for this role?
What does 'the power of outdoor learning' mean to you?
Please describe a complex programme of outdoor learning you have facilitated. What were the challenges and successes?Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview