Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning (JAEOL)
Casual Tutor of Outdoor Education - North Wales
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Plas Dol y Moch
Contract type: Casual
Closing date: 31 Jul 2026 03:00 PM
Salary: £150 Per day
Location: Plas Dol y Moch, North Wales
Casual Tutor of Outdoor Education at Plas Dol y Moch OEC
£150 per day
Our Values
In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values Are
- Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
- Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
- Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
- Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
- Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
- Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
The Education Entitlement Service (EES)
The EES strives to deliver outstanding services for our customers, predominately the children of Coventry, who may be requiring access to education or alternative education provision. We ensure vulnerable children are appropriately supported; have a voice, that hopefully leads to their high achievement and excellent progress.
The EES is made up of a diverse range of teams all working together to recognise, support and apply innovative solutions to address the growing issues in relation to trying to educate some of our most vulnerable pupils in schools.
The Outdoor Education Service made up of experienced staff members provides high quality outdoor and residential experiences within the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.
What is the job role?
Based at Plas Dol y Moch in Snowdonia, Wales, to be a member of the Coventry Outdoors staff team delivering a range of Outdoor Education and Adventurous Activities, working with children, young people, schools, families and other key groups. Experienced in the provision of casual outdoor education, our tutors will be able to deliver high-quality programmes and sessions to the wide variety of groups that visit our centre each year to cover ad-hoc staff shortages.
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All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Outdoor Educator with up-to-date knowledge of outdoor learning, pedagogy and practice, and a clear understanding of how residential experiences support curriculum delivery and the wider development of young people. The successful candidate will be skilled in planning and delivering high-quality, child-centred programmes across a range of activities, with strong group management, communication and organisational skills. They will be able to adapt sessions to meet diverse needs, deliver clear safety briefings, and demonstrate a sound understanding of risk management and the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations. Experience of working in an outdoor education setting and delivering NGB-recognised activities is essential, alongside a positive, flexible and reliable approach aligned to the centre’s ethos.
Qualifications (minimum)
At least 2 NGB Leadership qualifications from the following:
- Mine Leader (with North Wales sites listed)
- Summer Mountain Leader or above
- Paddle Sports leader or equivalent
- Rock Climbing Instructor or above
Essential
- Current 16hr Outdoor First Aid certificate
- Full UK Driving Licence with D1
Ensure you download a copy of the full job description and personal specification document for full details.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
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Requirements
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
Full details and application
https://careers.coventry.gov.uk/jobs/job/Tutor-of-Outdoor-Education/12849
Region
Wales North
Category
Outdoor Instructor / Teacher / Leader
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