Job Description

Outdoor Instructor - Seasonal

Cuffley Active Learning Centre

Near Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

From woods to coast to mountains, Active Learning Centres are dedicated to helping young people develop essential skills and character, and to promote wellbeing through outdoor learning.

Cuffley Active Learning Centre (ALC) is set in 96 acres of outstanding natural beauty in south-east Hertfordshire, just 15 minutes from the M25. The predominantly woodland site offers a blend of multi- activity and environmentally - focused residential and day courses, which are designed to promote the development of Essential Skills, Character and Wellbeing.

Cuffley ALC provides outdoor learning experiences for children aged 4 - 18, with a wide range of bespoke educational and hands-on school trips. We work closely with schools prior to their travel to ensure that each itinerary meets the needs of the visiting students and teachers.

As an Outdoor Instructor at Cuffley ALC you will be inspiring young minds in their adventure, taking them through such activities as target sports, orienteering, fire building, problem solving and more. Successful candidates will undertake a comprehensive training programme to enable them to deliver these activities, and more, in a safe and fun way.

About the Role

Varied zero hours contracts available between April-October 2026
Predominantly Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work
Opportunity to earn up to 124.32 for a standard 8-hour day
Must be available to attend a training course starting in April 2026

No qualifications are required for this role, however, previous experience of working with children would be desirable. All applicants will complete a comprehensive training programme in conjunction with our mentoring scheme before working on one of our centres. You will be responsible for delivering high quality multi-activity and environment programmes (both day groups and residentials). You will ensure that a high level of pastoral care is maintained, and that Health & Safety and Safeguarding are at the forefront of every single session you prepare and deliver. Our multi-activities include archery, axe throwing, orienteering, laser tag, and much more. We incorporate target sports such as Archery and Tomahawks into our programme and bring the magic of the woodland to life through traditional bushcraft skills like fire lighting, shelter building and storytelling. This role requires enthusiasm, passion, energy, and a desire to lead by example. You will be a role model for our young people, ensuring they leave camp with positive memories that will last them a lifetime.

Responsibilities

Leading/instructing multi-activities for ages ranging from 4-18 years old

Briefing participants in matters of safety

Set Up and Pack Down of Activities & Activity Areas

Activity Maintenance and Safety Checks

Provide high levels of customer service

Complying with the company culture of Health & Safety

Record accidents/ incidents reports

Implement our Safeguarding and well-being protocols

Maintaining guest accommodation and it is ready for use prior to arrivals

Maintenance of Centre

Working and communicating within your team

Ensuring the group's welfare while onsite and liaising with visiting staff members to ensure that their visit is successful

Carry out mealtime and night duties

But that's just the start of your ALC career journey - with our stunning portfolio of woodland - coastal - mountain Active Learning Centres, we aim to give successful staff a pathway to gain National Governing Body Awards and the opportunity to build a career that offers immense satisfaction and achievement. Training courses in water-based activities, mountain activities, facilitation and other facets of outdoor education will enable you to progress your career in the outdoors either at Cuffley ALC as a Senior Outdoor Instructor or at one of our amazing centres in Wales.
As part of the team at Cuffley Active Learning Centre you will receive:

Training and Development

Progression plan informed using customer and observation KPI's with CPD sessions to help you achieve

Enhanced Safeguarding Training

Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety Qualification

External First Aid Qualification

Access to Online Training Modules

Full induction and training plan

Potential to earn qualifications while with ALC, these may be:

Archery GB

British Orienteering

And others

Progression opportunities across multi-discipline centres

Package

Opportunity to earn up to 124.32 for a standard 8-hour day

Access to staff area with facilities

Free meals whilst working

Uniform provided

To apply, follow this link: ALC Job Roles - Cuffley

The Active Learning Group and its brands are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an expectation of this role is to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory reference. We reserve the right to conduct online searches where relevant.

At The Active Learning Group, we believe in providing an environment which recognises the values people's differences/individuality, and benefits from the unique strengths that these differences bring to our organisation. This commitment promotes respect and equal treatment for all persons regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, marital or civil partnership. Nationality, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We insist that this respect is applied in every aspect of our business and in how we conduct ourselves, under the Equality Act 2010.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: Up to 124.32 per day

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

Are you able to attend training at the beginning of April? Are you over the age of 18?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person