ESPO
Road Safety Tutor/Bikeability Instructor
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA
Salary: £26,853 - £27,282 per annum (Pro rata for part time)
Working Hours: Annualised hours 1400 per annum (0.83FTE)
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/03/2027
Closing Date: 27th September 2026
Interview Date(s): Date Tbc w/c 12th October 2026
Do you have a passion for working with children/young people but don’t want to work in a classroom setting? It is an exciting time for Bikeability cycle training, and we are looking for Road Safety Education Tutor/Bikeability Instructors to join our team. We are looking for candidates who enjoy working outdoors, are confident cyclists and passionate about cycling to deliver our Bikeability cycle training programme. Start date is as soon as possible and fixed term to 31st March 2027. This is likely to be extended in line with future funding agreements to 31st March 2029.
About the Role
During your employment, we will fully support your journey to becoming a fully qualified Cycle Instructor; once qualified, you will receive a 1st4Sport Level 2 award in Instructing Cycle Training.
You will be on an annualised hours contract but will be expected to maximise your diary (Monday – Friday) during term time (38 weeks). The earliest start time would be 08:45am and the latest finish time would be 03:30pm to fit the school day. You will be on an annualised hours contract and mostly working Monday-Friday around the school day, for the 38 weeks during term-time, however it is important that you have the flexibility to undertake work after school to run additional sessions or in the holidays to support the team with maximising Bikeability targets.
You will actively promote safe & active travel initiatives by delivering a programme of Bikeability cycle training to school children. The role will involve you in delivering all three levels of Bikeability Training plus Learn to Ride, in both an on and off-road environment, progressing the rider's skills and confidence to enable them to ride in more complex road environments. The training follows a recognised national delivery standard.
This post is home-based with responsibility for managing your own bookings, workload and allocated number of schools. You will be required to actively promote training and your availability to schools to ensure a full programme of Bikeability training is booked and delivered.
You will be required to store / transport your bike (ridden and driven) and all necessary equipment to training locations throughout the county so therefore you must have access to a car, hold a valid current driving license and have business insurance for work journeys as required.
We will provide personal protective equipment which must be worn as instructed when carrying out duties.
The nature of this work may involve you carrying out work outside of normal working hours so therefore you will need to be flexible in your approach to the working week. Some duties will have to be undertaken at short notice, and the actual working period may vary from day to day to match service needs.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
From time to time, you will be required to attend, training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as essential for your own training needs and the needs of the service and be committed to continuing mandatory professional development.
An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-04/recruitment-of-ex-offenders-policy-statement.pdf
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
- Achieved the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training or the willingness to undertake this four-day training course; Math and English (GCSE Grade C or equivalent).
- IT skills and experience of using Microsoft office systems (word, excel, email).
- Experience of working with children (school age) in an advisory, teaching, coaching or instructor’s role; ability to communicate effectively with children, teachers, school staff and parents with the ability to demonstrate a professional, diplomatic and tactful approach.
- A regular and competent cyclist and have an enthusiasm for cycling; able to cycle in a variety of traffic conditions to Bikeability Level 3 standard; able to inspire the next generation to make more sustainable transport choices.
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative, as part of a team; work in an organised and methodical manner; flexible, reliable and have good interpersonal skills; ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines and record information with attention to detail.
- Clear and positive communicator - Bikeability is about breaking skills into small, achievable steps. A good tutor can: give short, simple instructions and use positive reinforcement, adapting explanations for different ages and abilities to support children and young people to do their best.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004 and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Terry Laywood - Road Safety Education Officer
Telephone: 0116 305 4874
Email: Terry.Laywood@leics.gov.uk
Elizabeth Clark - Road Safety Education Officer
Telephone: 0116 305 7379
Email: Elizabeth.Clark@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council, we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001 section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006.
About Leicestershire County Council
At
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location