Deputy Head of Centre - N.Yorkshire
Marrick Priory
Location: Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales
Salary: £33,450 – £35,487
Closes: 6/5/25
Deputy Head of Centre at Marrick Priory Outdoor Education Centre
Salary £33,450 – £35,487pa depending on qualifications and experience (plus meals during working hours).
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team at this unique centre in beautiful Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park,.
The successful applicant will have a varied role in the centre.
Duties include:
• Assisting the Head of Centre in the overall running of centre
• Deputising when the Head of Centre is out or on leave
• Instructing activities to a wide variety of groups
• Designing programmes and organising staffing
• Organising the DofE Expedition programme for visiting schools
• Staff training and session observation
• Staff appraisals and coaching for Instructors
• Equipment purchasing and overseeing equipment checks
• Monitoring risk assessments and associated licensing paper work
• Assisting the Friends Committee and promoting the centre
The successful applicant will need to have the ability to work as part of a small team delivering high quality Outdoor Education to visiting children, young people and adults. Good communication, people management skills and efficient administration are required for this post.
Essential qualifications:
An established background in Outdoor Education and a good standard of academic ability.
A full driving licence (preferably with D1 Minibus entitlement)
A current First Aid Certificate.
A range of NGB awards and experience in some of the following areas:
Water activities: Paddlesport Leader/Canoe and Kayak Coach/SUP Coach
Climbing – Rock climbing Instructor Award or equivalent.
Summer Mountain Leader Award
Caving - Level 1/2 LCMLA
Orienteering – BOF Teacher
Archery – GNAS Award
Please apply by full CV and personal statement giving details of your experience and why you are interested in the post. References will not be contacted until a job offer is made.
Further details available at www.marrickpriory.co.uk or [email protected]
Marrick Priory Outdoor Education Centre, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7LD
Tel 01748 884434
Closing date 6 May 2025