Freelance Outdoor Instructor - Devon / Glos
Skylark Adventures
Locations: Devon + Gloucestershire
Salary: £165pd
Closes: 31/3/26
Freelance Outdoor Instructor at Skylark Adventures
Contract: Freelance
Rate: £165 per day
Website: www.skylarkadventures.com
Inspire Confidence. Build Resilience. Change Direction.
Skylark Adventures delivers dynamic, hands-on outdoor programmes that reignite confidence, independence and purpose in young people.
We specialise in 1:1 outdoor adventure provision as part of alternative education packages, working with students who may not thrive in mainstream settings. Through challenge, trust and real adventure experiences, we help young people rediscover their strengths.
The Role
We are looking for skilled, motivated and grounded Freelance Outdoor Instructors to join our growing team:
- Devon: 3 days per week
- Gloucestershire: Flexible freelance work as our provision expands
You will primarily deliver 1:1 adventure-based sessions, tailoring each day to the individual — balancing challenge with support, progression with patience.
Programmes may include:
- Rock Climbing
- Bushcraft and survival skills
- Navigation and hill skills
- Caving
- Paddlesports
- Air Rifle Shooting
- Mountain Biking
What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Experience working with young people (alternative provision, SEN, SEMH or youth work highly advantageous)
- Experience leading outdoor or adventure activities
- Outdoor First Aid (16hr+)
- Safeguarding Training (or willingness to obtain)
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong judgement, calm decision-making and solid risk management
- Ability to build trust quickly in 1:1 settings
Desirable NGB Qualifications (Minimum of 2 qualifications)
- Rock Climbing Instructor or Climbing Wall Instructor (or equivalent) – Mountain Training
- Lowland Leader, Hill & Moorland Leader or Mountain Leader – Mountain Training
- Paddlesport Instructor or Leader (or equivalent) – British Canoeing
- Mountain Bike Leadership Award – MIAS or British Cycling
- Cave Leader - BCA
What We Offer
- £165 per day (freelance rate)
- Consistent 3-day commitment in Devon
- Flexible opportunities in Gloucestershire
- Work with genuine impact — seeing progression first-hand in 1:1 delivery
Who This Role Is For
You’re comfortable working independently.
You understand that progress might look like lighting a first fire, reaching a crag top, or simply showing up again next week.
To apply: Please send your CV and a short covering letter to [email protected], outlining:
- Your location (Devon or Gloucestershire)
- Relevant qualifications
- Your experience working 1:1 or within alternative provision