Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor - Devon
Heatree Activity Centre
Location: Manaton, Devon
Salary: £27,664 (pro rata £23,053)
Closes: 24/12/25
Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor at Heatree Activity Centre
We currently have a vacancy for a Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor. Working with our friendly and experienced instructor team, you will deliver outdoor adventure activity sessions to groups of all ages and abilities. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who ideally have experience in a range of adventurous activities.
Main Responsibilities
- To ensure the delivery of exciting and inspiring activity sessions as part of the Centre’s Christian Outdoor Education programme
- To take an active role in facilitating our vision for young people to encounter God through adventure
- To engage in the Christian ethos and ministry of the Centre
- To contribute to the ongoing development of the outdoor activities in line with the Charity’s mission
- To host groups at weekends and during school holidays as required
- To assist with equipment checks, upkeep, and wider site maintenance
- To support Centre administration
- To contribute to the smooth running of the Centre
Person Specification
- Experienced in delivering outdoor activities
- Experienced in working with children and young people
- Ideally holds a qualification in climbing, walking leadership or paddlesport, e.g. CWI, RCI, Lowland Leader Award, Paddlesport Instructor, GNAS or mountain biking
- As a Christian charity it is an Occupational Requirement (OR) of the role that candidates are committed Christians as permitted in the Equality Act 2010
- Strong initiative, reliable and punctual
- Good leadership and group communication skills
- Have own transport due to rural location
- Must be aged 18 years or over
- Positive Christian role model for both guests and staff
Contract: Full-time Seasonal (February – November) Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
Location: Heatree Activity Centre, Manaton, Devon, TQ13 9XE, (some off-site working on Dartmoor will be required at times).
Salary: £27,664 (pro rata £23,053)
Job description https://www.heatree.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Job-Description_Seasonal-Outdoor-Education-Instructor.pdf
How to apply
Simply download and complete our application form
Type (and remember to save) or print the document and send it to:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Rob Sheffield, Outdoor Education Manager, Heatree Activity Centre, Manaton, Devon TQ13 9XE
If you have any questions about any of the roles advertised please contact [email protected] or call 01647 221307
For more information visit: www.heatree.org/seasonal-outdoor-education-instructor
For a copy of the Job Description click HERE
To apply, download and complete our application form
Type (and remember to save) or print the document and send it to:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Rob Sheffield, Outdoor Education Manager, Heatree Activity Centre, Manaton, Devon TQ13 9XE
If you have any questions about any of the roles advertised please contact [email protected] or call 01647 221307