Are you ready to inspire the next generation of outdoor leaders?
At Coastland College, we are looking for a passionate, skilled and motivated Outdoor Course Tutor / Teacher to join our dynamic Outdoor Adventure team. If you thrive in the outdoors, love seeing learners grow, and want to work somewhere where your impact goes far beyond the classroom — we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As an Outdoor Course Tutor / Teacher, you’ll deliver high‑quality teaching across our Outdoor Adventure Level 3 programmes, supporting learners aged 16+ to develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to succeed in the outdoor industry and beyond.
You’ll plan and lead engaging theoretical and practical sessions — including navigation, fitness, climbing, kayaking, team leadership, and other land and water‑based activities. You will play a key role in shaping their academic progress, personal development, and their readiness for employment.
This is a role for an educator who enjoys variety, challenge, and the privilege of helping students flourish both in the classroom and in the great outdoors.
Hours: 37 per week
What You’ll Be Doing
Deliver outstanding practical and classroom‑based teaching in outdoor adventure and sport activities.
Lead progressive outdoor programmes in land and water‑based disciplines.
Prepare high‑quality lesson plans, schemes of work and assessments.
Support learners with pastoral care, progress monitoring, attendance, and achievement.
Organise trips, visits, expeditions and enrichment opportunities.
Contribute to course leadership, curriculum development and self‑assessment.
Work collaboratively with the wider department and act as a positive role model for young people.
Maintain high levels of safety, professionalism and safeguarding throughout your work
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
A range of National Governing Body outdoor qualifications (e.g., Walking, Climbing, Paddlesports, Mountain Bike).
Experience teaching or instructing young people (16+).
Excellent practical delivery skills across a variety of outdoor activities.
Strong organisational, communication and administrative skills.
Ability to work independently with groups on‑ or off‑site.
English & Maths at Level 2.
First Aid qualification (or willingness to work towards).
Teaching qualification at Level 5+ (or willingness to work towards).
A commitment to high standards in Health & Safety.
Full UK driving licence with business insurance.
Desirable:
Assessor/Verifier qualifications.
Fitness or vocational teaching qualifications.
Military/cadet or public services teaching background.
Additional activity qualifications (e.g., Ropes Course, Archery, Sailing/Safety Boat, D1 Minibus).
Who we are:
Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses – one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on a beautiful 18th Century Estate near the market town of Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we’re bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities.
We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming
With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A-Levels to vocational courses and land-based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world.
Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every learner thrives.
What we offer:
Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.
- Additional efficiency closure days over Christmas and Easter
- Generous Pension Scheme through either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) / Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) depending on your role
- Access to Care First - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
- Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
- Family friendly policies
- A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
- Free on-site parking
- Free on-site gym
- Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.
- Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders
The important bit:
Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.
Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.
