Outdoor Learning Instructor - Surrey
Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development
Location: Centres in Surrey
Salary: Starting at £25,879pa pr
Closes: 1/11/26
Fixed term Outdoor Learning Instructor at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD)
We are excited to be hiring Outdoor Learning Instructors to join our dynamic Outdoor Learning team at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD)
We have a number of 5-month fixed term contract opportunities available commencing 1st February 2027. There is scope for further extension of contract.
The starting salary for these roles is £25,879 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. The salary will be pro rata for part-time working.
This is a fantastic opportunity for Instructors with some experience, offering a varied and rewarding position. Staff are required to work across all sites but will be provided with a primary base.
Our centres are:
- High Ashurst, Mickleham Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DQ
- Henley Fort, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH
- Thames Young Mariners, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RX
Our Offer to You
- 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service pro rata.
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
- Being part of a friendly, dynamic team, working with a range of customers and projects
- Working in the outdoors in beautiful locations
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
At Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD), we offer our visitors carefully facilitated, bespoke programmes in the outdoors, creating positive learning outcomes and experiences.
To find out more about what we do, please visit our website: Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development (SOLD).
As an Outdoor Learning Instructor, you will be working with a range of groups including primary, secondary, college, graduates, adults, SEN and family groups. You will facilitate high quality, outcome led outdoor learning and developmental experiences. Programmes are carefully designed and bespoke to fit the needs and learning outcomes of the group.
This is a rewarding role that can have a really positive impact; improving and enriching personal and social development, raising achievement, success and aspirations in our customers lives.
For a flavour of what we do, please take a look at our video about residentials: S.O.L.D. Residentials at High Ashurst centre in Mickleham, Surrey.
Here is the link to apply: Outdoor Learning Instructor - Surrey County Council
- 5-month Fixed term contract commencing February 2027 (with possible option of extension)
- Starting at £25,879 per annum pro rata based on 36 hours per week.
- 1st November 2026 closing date
We will be holding a recruitment day on Saturday 1st November 2026 10am - 3.30pm, providing the opportunity to meet the team and find out more about the role. We require all applicants to attend this day.
If you have any questions, please contact James Georges by e-mail at [email protected].