Instructor - East Sussex
Bowles Rocks
Location: Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex
Salary: £26k to £27.5k ODE + quals (pr for seasonal) + benefits
Instructor – Bowles Rocks
Salary Range: £26k to £27.5k dependent on experience & qualifications (pro-rata for seasonal) plus benefits
Contract Type: Seasonal contract (permanent may be available if skiing qualified). Live-in & live-out options available (terms apply). Next year’s contracts (2027) are normally offered first to current staff.
Permanent Contract dates: Starting ASAP for those with a skiing qualification
Seasonal Contract dates: Summer 2026 to end of Nov 2026
Accommodation is normally available for seasonal and permanent members of staff.
Join our fantastic team at one of the UK’s top outdoor education centres based near Tunbridge Wells. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and experienced instructors who are passionate about outdoor learning and who will add quality to our excellent team.
Excellent instructors are key to Bowles delivering high quality outdoor learning sessions across our full range of activities, to a variety of predominantly residential clients.
Bowles is an independent charitable trust located at the stunning Bowles Rocks in Southeast England. A leader in outdoor learning for schools and colleges, the work is diverse. We also deliver Learning & Development for businesses, recreational activities for families and developmental experiences for disadvantaged young people.
Bowles has first class facilities including:
- 2 dry ski slopes
- Sandstone crag with 200+ routes
- Indoor heated pool with fleet of Jackson kayaks
- High ropes, Low Ropes, Trapeze, Jacob’s ladder
- Archery range
- Offsite activities include Orienteering, Kayak/Canoe, Scrambling at nearby crags
Benefits:
- Accommodation for some live in roles; with lounge and newly fitted kitchen.
- Meals provided when working.
- Regular training events for all staff (e.g. in-house training, 2 day first aid, NRASTC pool rescue, plus others TBC)
- £500 individual training budget to spend on relevant training/NGBs.
- Team building events: e.g. canoe/kayak days, BBQs + socials.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Pension Scheme.
- Access to facilities including pool, ski slopes & rocks; free access to local bouldering wall.
Hours:
- 29 days paid holiday (pro rata) and 9 days off per month
- 40 hours per week (average)
- £500 training budget plus 5 additional days course leave
Requirements. Essential:
First aid and Driving License plus:
A minimum of two NGB instructor qualifications from:
(Permanent must have a skiing qualification)
– Rock climbing (RCI, CWI or Southern Sandstone award)
– Paddlesports instructor/coach/leader/PSRC
– Snowsports qualification
– High Ropes/ERCA
– Walking award such as Lowland Leader/Mountain Leader
– Archery UK
Experience teaching a range of outdoor activities
Personal outdoor activity competence
Strong interpersonal skills
A professional approach
A passion for outdoor learning
Ability to swim 400m without stopping
To apply:
Please send your CV with a covering letter telling us:
- Why you are interested in this role.
- How you meet the Person Specification (see Job Description on website (https://bowles.rocks/about-the-charity/jobs-at-bowles/)
Closing date: applications will be considered as they arrive.