Sessional Instructor

Sessional Instructor

Salary: 15.30 per hour plus London Weighting Allowance

Location:

Station Road Wickham Bishops Witham ESSEX CM8 3JL

Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre is looking for a dynamic energetic sessional instructor to join our small but highly experienced team.

Our Instructors have a real passion for high quality outdoor education delivery and outstanding customer service to young people and adults including those with special needs.

As a Sessional Instructor you will be delivering a range of outdoor and adventurous activities (subject to any currently held qualifications/experience and or subsequent training with us). Activities include:

• Problem Solving
• Archery
• Orienteering
• Sailing
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Rock Climbing
• Zip Wire
• Giant Swing
• Caving
• Mountain Biking

If you work for us you'll be part of the strong tradition of outdoor education provision which we've been delivering to children, young people and adults since 1963!

Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre is based in Wickham Bishops Essex. Fairplay House accommodates up to 79 students and 8 visiting staff and is set in 12 acres of parkland garden.

• Effective and high-quality outdoor education delivery through outdoor and adventurous activities
• Safe but fun with a strong emphasis on pastoral care
• Caring and professional
• Great group control and behaviour management

We particularly welcome applicants that hold at least 2 nationally recognised qualifications such as:

• BCU/UKCC coach
• CWA/SPA/ERCA
• RYA dinghy instructor
• RYA PB2/Safety Boat GB
• Archery Leader Award
• Relevant First Aid Qualification

A particular interest in cycling and bike maintenance also an advantage.

Some previous experience in another centre would be an advantage.

A thorough induction and training regime exists at the centre with the ability for further NGB qualifications.

Closing date: 25th January 2026

We are committed to creating an inclusive anti‑racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values and you bring the experience and skills we need that's all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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