Outdoor Education Coordinator

Clifton College are looking for an Outdoor Education Coordinator on a fixed-term (maternity cover) basis, to oversee the running of the Outdoor Education Department, including: overseas expeditions, The Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE), The Outdoor Pursuits programmes, activities, and the Terriers (Year 9 activities programme).

The Outdoor Education Coordinator (maternity cover) will also be responsible for the management of the staff within the Outdoor Education department.

What you’ll be doing

●        Develop opportunities for adventure activities within Outdoor Educational and practical observation for Physical Education

●        Manage the Outdoor Education budgets.

●        Manage and instruct the Bronze and Gold DofE expedition programme (programming, bookings, staffing, budgeting, paperwork etc)

●        Manage and instruct on overseas expedition.

●        Regular kit maintenance and logs in compliance with health and safety regulations.

●        Clifton College DofE Manager.

●        Co-curricular activity report writing once a term

●        Writing and performing dynamic risk assessments where applicable.

●        Using Evolve to facilitate the safe running of offsite activities

Key Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

●        A portfolio of higher level NGB Awards in Outdoor Education

●        MTA Mountain Leader (Summer) Qualification

●        MTA Rock Climbing Instructor (minimum)

●        Current First Aid qualification (preferably an outdoor specific qualification.)

●        Driving Licence (with entitlement to drive minibuses and ideally a trailer licence)

This is a full-time, fixed-term (maternity cover) position and the rate of pay is £28,000 - £30,000 per annum commensurate with experience. The expected start date for this position is 1st January 2024, for a fixed term ending 5th July 2024

To apply, please submit a CV, or complete the application form found on this page and return it by midnight on 6th October 2023.

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Clifton College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation from Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020