Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor - Heatree Centre

Deliver engaging outdoor adventure activities to children and young people at Heatree Activity Centre on Dartmoor, supporting our Christian outdoor education programmes in a stunning rural setting.

Full-time Seasonal (February – November) Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

Location: Heatree Activity Centre, Manaton, TQ13 9XE, Devon

Salary: £27,664 (pro rata £23,053)

Contact Name: Rob Sheffield

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 01647 221307

Closing Date: 28 February, 2026

Full Description We currently have a vacancy for a Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor. Working with our friendly and experienced instructor team, you will deliver outdoor adventure activity sessions to groups of all ages and abilities. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who ideally have experience in a range of adventurous activities.

Main Responsibilities To ensure the delivery of exciting and inspiring activity sessions as part of the Centre’s Christian Outdoor Education programme To take an active role in facilitating our vision for young people to encounter God through adventure To engage in the Christian ethos and ministry of the Centre To contribute to the ongoing development of the outdoor activities in line with the Charity’s mission To host groups at weekends and during school holidays as required To assist with equipment checks, upkeep, and wider site maintenance To support Centre administration To contribute to the smooth running of the Centre

Person Specification Experienced in delivering outdoor activities Experienced in working with children and young people Ideally holds a qualification in climbing, walking leadership or paddlesport, e.g. CWI, RCI, Lowland Leader Award, Paddlesport Instructor, GNAS or mountain biking As a Christian charity it is an Occupational Requirement (OR) of the role that candidates are committed Christians as permitted in the Equality Act 2010 Strong initiative, reliable and punctual Good leadership and group communication skills Have own transport due to rural location Must be aged 18 years or over Positive Christian role model for both guests and staff

Qualifications / Requirements Ideally holds a qualification in climbing, walking leadership or paddlesport, e.g. CWI, RCI, Lowland Leader Award, Paddlesport Instructor, GNAS or mountain biking

How to Apply Complete an application form - type (and remember to save!) or print the document and send it to: Email:[email protected] Post: Rob Sheffield, Outdoor Education Manager, Heatree Activity Centre, Manaton, Devon TQ13 9XE If you have any questions please contact [email protected] or call 01647 221307

Applications will be reviewed on receipt. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we have received sufficient applications before the closing date advertised.