Head of Outdoor Education

with St Dunstans College


 
Activity Instructor
Climbing
Management
locationLocation:
United Kingdom, London
start dateStart date:
Please ask for details
salarySalary:
Paid
contract durationContract duration:
Permanent Position
hours of workHours of work:
37.5 hr/wk (part time above 0.8 FTE considered)
training providedTraining provided

The diversity of our south-east London is perhaps our biggest asset, allowing us to cultivate an environment that nurtures individuality. As one of the most socio-economically and culturally diverse independent schools in the UK, ours is a school that actively shuns entitlement and arrogance and rather develops well-rounded, grounded young men and women who have the soft skills to thrive in tomorrow’s world.



Head of Outdoor Education
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Head of Outdoor Education
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typical day
The job description
Head of Outdoor Education: a typical day

The Head of Outdoor Education (College EVC) will be a dynamic, forward-thinking, and ambitious individual. They will be a strong advocate for the value of outdoor education, building on the culture already created, such that St Dunstan’ becomes renowned for the breadth and diversity of its offering. They will be able to articulate an exciting and ambitious vision for outdoor education, inspiring confidence and enthusiasm across our community and showcasing the myriad advantages of our dynamic and diverse south-east London location.

The successful candidate will have the confidence to deliver of a variety of forms of outdoor education. This may be through supporting other curricular and co-curricular departments, leading an extensive and diverse co-curricular offering, or leading on trips and expeditions throughout the year. As perhaps the most frequent organiser of trips, the successful candidate will also fulfil the role of College EVC. They will be a first-rate communicator with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the efficient operation of an extensive and complex programme. Working with colleagues from across the Junior and Senior, the College EVC is responsible for ensuring that policies are up to date and followed and suitable risk assessment is carried out, whilst maintaining school records, processes, and accountability.

The successful candidate will work closely with the marketing and admissions team to continue to ensure that the vision and quality of experiences that we provide are widely recognised and understood. The successful applicant will have the interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships with our network of local industry partners, and work collaboratively to maintain a broad range of opportunities for our community.




ideal candidate
Who are we looking for?
what makes you the ideal candidate

The following experience is essential:

Driving licence that qualifies for minibus driving; Experience administering and organising outdoor education; Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements for outdoor education, with experience applying to the production of risk assessments and NOP’s; Experience leading expeditions in the UK and abroad.

The following experience is desirable:

Relevant qualifications in Outdoor Education across a range of disciplines; Climbing specific accreditation, which may include MTA or BMC qualifications or open to training for the qualifications; Current First Aid Qualification; Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Assessor.





our offer
What can we offer you?
why choose St Dunstans College for your next adventure job

We seek to be the employer of choice in the Sector, with staff wanting to work at St Dunstan’s as a consequence of its clarity of purpose and vision, our unique identity and reputation, and a sincere commitment to staff development, creativity and voice, wellbeing, diversity and
equality, and a culture of trust and transparency. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

Tuition fee remission and no registration fees*
Private Health Care Insurance (50% paid by employer) with reduced health club
membership*
Health care cash plan
Free lunch and beverages, during term time
Free off-road parking
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Season Ticket Loan
Free winter and summer social events
Annual flu immunisation
Use of College leisure facilities including gym, tennis courts and pool*

*conditions apply

 

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