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Outdoor Education Instructor - South Wales
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Plas Pencelli Outdoor Education Centre
Contract type: Full time / Permanent
Closing date: 04 Aug 2026 03:40 PM
Salary: £32,597 Per annum
Location: Brecon Beacons, South Wales
Salary: £32,597 (Pay Award Pending)
Closes: 4/5/26
Outdoor Education Instructor at Plas Pencelli
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: NJC Level 7 £32,597 (Pay Award Pending)
Location: Brecon Beacons, South Wales
Plas Pencelli is a successful local authority outdoor education centre set in large attractive grounds on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. This vibrant and well-equipped centre offers high quality outdoor activity programmes for young people and adults. Programmes utilise a range of traditional off site outdoor activities at the best venues in South Wales.
As an Outdoor Education Instructor, you will be responsible for planning and delivering offsite educational outdoor activities. You will be monitoring health and safety whilst supervising groups and activity assistants. Integral to the role will be facilitating group interaction and personal development by encouraging and supporting participants to help achieve their potential. You will also be helping maintain outdoor equipment.
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As someone who believes in the value of outdoor learning, you will be a career professional with evidence of successful higher education within a complimentary field and operate at a level equivalent to APIOL. You will have:
- previously worked with young people as an outdoor instructor with two years’ experience working in an outdoor setting.
- You will be appropriately qualified and possess a minimum of two awards from:
- RCI
- HML
- LCMLA Level 1
- BC Paddlesport Instructor
or equivalent, with a commitment to achieve all four awards within a short time span. Higher qualifications will be an advantage.
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A current driving license is essential. D1 entitlement is a significant advantage otherwise a commitment is required to achieve this over a short period of time.
Plas Pencelli is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
Your next package
For further details and to apply please visit Swindon Borough Council Careers: Outdoor Education Instructor
Closing date: 4th August 2026
Interview date: By arrangement
Region
Wales South
Category
Outdoor Instructor / Teacher / Leader
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