Apprentice Outdoor Education Instructors - Staffordshire
Standon Bowers Outdoor Education Centre
Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £25,481 (April onwards)
Closes: 6/3/26
Apprentice Outdoor Education Instructors at Standon Bowers Outdoor Education Centre
Company: Entrust Support Services Ltd.
Positions: 2 – Applicants must be 18 and over only
Contract Period: April 2026 – October 2027
Pay Rate: £25,481 (April onwards)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week on a flexible 5-out-of-7-day rota, including evenings and weekends
Additional Pay: Up to £60 for an Overnight and Breakfast duty
Accommodation: Not available at any of the centres – You will need your own transport to get to centre
Desirable: Driving licence with B+E entitlement
Launch Your Career in Outdoor Education!
Are you ready to turn your passion for the outdoors into a profession? Entrust Outdoors is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship Programme, starting in February/March 2026.
This apprenticeship is your gateway to gaining new skills, nationally recognised qualifications, and hands-on experience in a thriving outdoor education environment. You’ll receive full training—both in-house and through National Governing Bodies—ensuring you meet the highest standards in outdoor instruction.
Why Entrust Outdoors?
We’re a forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation and a growing customer base that includes schools, youth groups, charities, and Duke of Edinburgh programmes. Our centres at Standon Bowers and Laches Wood offer unique learning environments and innovative outdoor experiences.
Learn more: https Outdoor Education for Schools
What You’ll Be Doing
• Support and deliver a range of outdoor activities and educational programmes.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and overnight duties.
• Contribute to health & safety compliance and best practices.
• Engage in continuous professional development and work towards NGB awards.
• Reflect on your practice to improve both personal and centre-wide delivery.
What We’re Looking For
• Minimum Entry Requirements: Level 1 (GCSE Grade D/3) in Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Experience working with young people in outdoor settings (desirable).
• Passion for outdoor activities and education.
• High standards in presentation, communication, and customer service.
• Experience in residential outdoor education (desirable).
• Driving licence with B+E entitlement (advantageous).
• RP/APIOL accreditation (advantageous).
Note: An Enhanced DBS check and suitable references are required.
Day to Day Duties:
Leading and teaching high quality outdoor learning
Working with an experienced instructing team
Developing own personal skills
Skills Required:
Desirable: Experience working with young people in outdoor settings and experience in residential outdoor education.
Essential: Passion for outdoor activities and education and high standards in presentation, communication, and customer service.
Vacancy closing date: Friday 6th March
Date of interview: In person interviews w/c 16th March 2026
Possible start date: Monday 13th April 2026
HOW TO APPLY: Please e-mail a cover letter and CV for this job to [email protected]. Please be advised that we do follow strict safer recruitment process, follow up references and complete enhanced DBS checks.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Jonathan Danks – [email protected] 07580 997072