Outdoor Education Instructor

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 9 February 2026 Closing Date: Sunday 11 January 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: FC7 £33,732.26 - £41.972.91 pro rata Working Pattern: 14.4 hours per week Location: Lochore Meadows Outdoor Education Centre Supporting Statement As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement. Job Details Support and lead on the delivery of the Outdoor Education Fife programme across Fife and the wider community. You will work alongside outdoor education instructors and group leaders assisting with schools, youth groups and public activity courses. Provide logistical support such as boat driving, cleaning, repairs and issue of equipment from stores. Evening and weekend work will be required There is an expectation that part of this role will include elements of further training relevant to the role and as an agreed part of a development plan. The Person If you meet the essential qualification criteria below we would like to hear from you: Two from: BCU L2 Coach, Summer Mountain Leader, Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI), Mountain Bike Leader, BC L2 Award Educated to SCQF level 8, which includes HND or SVQ level 4 or equivalent, in relevant field such as Outdoor or Community Education Multi-day Expedition experience such as Duke of Edinburgh or similar Experience of supporting a wide range of learning experiences in the outdoor environment, working on Project-based and Interdisciplinary Learning as part of a wider learning team. Experience of working with a wide cross section of people (voluntary or paid) You should be literate and willing to embrace technology and information to support aspects of the work. Some experience carrying out basic repair and maintenance work would be useful. You should have the ability to follow complex instructions, stay calm and work well under pressure and deal with confrontation. You will need to use your initiative as and when required. This post involves a significant amount of evening and weekend work on a rota basis. Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme. Further Information Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information. Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services Directorate Information - Council Department information Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial. Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please e-mail transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk. For more information, please contact: Paul Micthell, Paul.Mitchell-ED@fife.gov.uk