Senior Instructor - Hertfordshire
Cuffley Active Learning Centre
Location: near Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Salary: up to £26,500
Closing Date: 28/11/25
Senior Instructor - Seasonal at Cuffley Active Learning Centre
From woods to coast to mountains, Active Learning Centres are dedicated to helping young people develop essential skills and character, and to promote wellbeing through outdoor learning.
Cuffley Active Learning Centre (ALC) is set in 96 acres of outstanding natural beauty in south-east Hertfordshire, just 15 minutes from the M25. The predominantly woodland site offers a blend of multi- activity and environmentally - focused residential and day courses, which are designed to promote the development of Essential Skills, Character and Wellbeing.
Cuffley ALC provides outdoor learning experiences for children aged 4 – 18, with a wide range of bespoke educational and hands-on school trips. We work closely with schools prior to their travel to ensure that each itinerary meets the needs of the visiting students and teachers.
About the Role
Fixed Term contract between February-October 2026
Predominantly Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work
Earn up to £26,500
Must be available to attend a training and assessment course starting in February 2026
No qualifications are required for this role, however, previous experience of working with children is essential. All applicants will complete a comprehensive training programme in conjunction with our mentoring scheme upon arrival to Cuffley. However, you do need the following:
- Experience in activities to include High Ropes, Orienteering, Problem-Solving, Team Building and Initiative Exercises
- Understanding of the Health & Safety issues required in a busy Outdoor Education and Adventure Residential Centre
- Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
- Willing to develop their own capabilities and qualifications
- A high level of interpersonal skills and team values
- Good communicator
You will be responsible for leading a team of Outdoor Instructors in delivering multi-activity sessions at our specialist outdoor learning centre at Cuffley. You will ensure that our high level of pastoral care is maintained, and Safeguarding with Health & Safety is at the forefront of every single session.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Senior Leadership Team in implementing staff training and monitoring performance
- Point of Contact for their residential group, ensuring quality of course content, and being first response for any issues on camp
- Up-keep of Activities Kit, facilitating Rope Based Activities, ensuring regular checks are complete and logging any relevant information/changes, repairing and completing any required maintenance of kit and activity bases
- Leading and mentoring their instructing staff team during each residential trip as well as providing CPD
- To report directly to the Chief Instructor & Programs Manager, keeping them informed of daily events with groups, activity equipment and Instructors
- Assist in the completion of daily operational administration and duties such as completing group paperwork and monitoring mealtimes
- Perform regular dynamic risk assessments and follow ALC Risk Assessments and SOP’s, ensuring Outdoor Instructors are also adhering to these policies
- Maintaining and ensuring guest accommodation is kept to a high standard prior, throughout, and after the duration of their stay
- Working with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure we are delivering a safe, engaging and enjoyable experience to our guests in a beautiful woodland environment
But that’s just the start of your ALC career journey – with our stunning portfolio of woodland – coastal – mountain Active Learning Centres, we aim to give successful staff a pathway to gain National Governing Body Awards and the opportunity to build a career that offers immense satisfaction and achievement. Training courses in water-based activities, mountain activities, facilitation and other facets of outdoor education will enable you to progress your career in the outdoors either with Cuffley ALC or at one of our amazing centres in Wales.
Training and Development
- Progression plan informed using customer and observation KPI’s with CPD sessions to help you achieve
- Enhanced Safeguarding Training
- Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety Qualification
- External First Aid Qualification
- Access to Online Training Modules
- Full induction and training plan
- Progression opportunities across multi-discipline centres
- Potential to earn qualifications while with ALC, these may be:
- Archery GB
- British Orienteering
- And others
Package
- Earn up to £26,500
- Accommodation package offered
- Free meals whilst working
- Uniform provided
Recruiting Process
Upon submission of application, candidates will be contacted to arrange a brief 10/15 minute phone interview. Following a successful call, applicants will be invited to a 30 minute online interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
The Active Learning Group and its brands are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an expectation of this role is to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory reference. We reserve the right to conduct online searches where relevant.
At The Active Learning Group, we believe in providing an environment which recognises the values people’s differences/individuality, and benefits from the unique strengths that these differences bring to our organisation. This commitment promotes respect and equal treatment for all persons regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, marital or civil partnership. Nationality, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We insist that this respect is applied in every aspect of our business and in how we conduct ourselves, under the Equality Act 2010.
Closing Date: Friday 28th November 2025
Interviews: Initial Phone Interview, if successful, Online Interview
How to Apply: Please apply via email [email protected] or follow the link Cuffley ALC - Senior Instructor