Job Description

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Education Entitlement Service (EES) strives to deliver outstanding services for our customers, predominately the children of Coventry, who may be requiring access to education or alternative education provision. We ensure vulnerable children are appropriately supported; have a voice, that hopefully leads to their high achievement and excellent progress.

The EES is made up of a diverse range of teams all working together to recognise, support and apply innovative solutions to address the growing issues in relation to trying to educate some of our most vulnerable pupils in schools.

The Outdoor Education Service made up of experienced staff members provides high quality outdoor and residential experiences within the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. Our Values

It\'s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation.

Our Values are:

What is the job role?

We are looking for a number of Outdoor Education Tutors to join our team at Plas Dol-y-Moch Outdoor Education Centre, North Wales.

Initially fixed term up until the 20th of December 2023 the posts are Term Time only - 0.65 (24 hour per week, averaged over the term) to start the 1st of September 2023.

Based in Snowdonia, North Wales, Plas Dol-y-Moch delivers a range of Outdoor Education and Adventurous Activity residential courses.

You will be a member of the Coventry Outdoors staff team delivering a range of Outdoor Education and Adventurous Activities, working with children, young people, schools, families and other key groups. Experienced in the provision of outdoor education you will be able to deliver high-quality programmes and sessions to the wide variety of groups that visit our centre each year. You will also support with operational duties to ensure the safe and effective function of the Centre.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Who are we looking for?

We are seeking dynamic individuals with a up to date knowledge of Outdoor Education, pedagogy and practice and how this supports schools\' delivery in the curriculum.

You will need to plan and deliver activity sessions and programmes using a broad range of outdoor skills.

Applicants must hold at least 2 National Governing Body awards at or above the following.

• Mine Leader (N. Wales)
• Summer Mountain Leader or above
• Paddlesports Leader (or above)
• Rock Climbing Instructor (or above)

And in addition, hold:

• D1 Driving Licence
• Current First Aid (16hr min)

It is essential that you are willing and able to work evenings and weekends.

We will invite candidates with the appropriate qualification to interview prior to the closing date for these posts. Early applications would be welcomed.

Once we receive sufficient applications, we will close this advert early.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled \'Coventry City Council Application Process\' About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 4800 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit

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