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Opening Up the World Through Education
We believe in the value of experiential outdoor learning, helping to support student engagement, group work and getting students actively engaged in course material. In fact, it’s our whole world. Active Learning is at the core of everything we do.
We take the best facilitators and train them even more to ensure we offer encouragement and equip students with the skills to develop their character and build their essential skills, through carefully targeted outdoor activities which allow for periods of review and reflection to consolidate the learning. While we develop students’ key skills, we take the time to enjoy our surroundings and learn about the environments in which we operate, helping to broaden their knowledge and wellbeing.
We're Looking For
As an Outdoor Instructor at Cuffley Active Learning Centre you will be inspiring young minds in their adventure, taking them through such activities as climbing, archery, low ropes, high ropes and problem solving.
Responsibilities:
- Leading/instructing multi-activities
- Briefing participants about safety and logistics
- Facilitating our core outcomes in the areas of Essential Skills, Character and Wellbeing
- Providing high levels of customer service
If you fancy an adventure or like the thought of working in the outdoors, then Cuffley is the place to be this year. You will be at the heart of the operation on site, being within our most dynamic role onsite and helping across all departments.
Other responsibilities
- Ensuring group belongings make it to campsite in a timely manor
- Adapting to assist with any teacher requests
- Maintaining and logging campsite stores ensuring these are always in top condition
- Providing high levels of customer service
If you fancy an adventure or like that thought of working in the outdoors, then an apprenticeship Cuffley is the place to be this year. This is a 13-month apprenticeship aimed enthusiastic, motivated people with a desire to start a career in the vibrant and rewarding outdoor learning sector. You will be starting your role as an assistant instructor – and after a comprehensive training programme and development period you will gain the knowledge, experience and qualifications required to become an independent instructor leading your own groups.
Desirable skills and qualifications:
- Experience working in an outdoor environment
- Membership of outdoor group (e.g. Scouts, DofE)
- First Aid experience
“Pride and joy”
“My time at the Cuffley Centre has been fantastic.. The end result from each camp gives an indescribable amount of pride and joy and I couldn’t wish for a better job.”
ALC Team Member“A true community”
“Working for ALC is amazing as it is a true community and brings people of all backgrounds closer together as a team.”
ALC Team Member
Where we are
With three unique locations, our Active Learning Centres offer a diverse range of natural environments, accommodation options and stimulating activities.
Spanning from the coast, through the woods and up to the mountains, we have centres across the UK. Each centre shares the same belief in using outdoor adventures to create educational school trips that promote personal growth and wellbeing.
Want to progress your career in outdoor learning?
Pat Milston, Managing Director at ALC, talks through the opportunities for instructors at our three different centres and the training we provide to prepare all our staff to run activities safely and effectively.
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