Freelance Instructor - Derbyshire
Crowden OEC
Location: Peak District National Park
Salary: £155 per day / £17.50ph equiv
Closes: 4/5/25
Freelance Instructor opportunities at Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
We are looking to enhance our existing freelance / casual register. Crowden OEC is a local authority run, Outdoor Education and Adventure Activity Residential Centre in the Peak District National Park. Located in the Dark Peak area we have direct access to the Pennine Way, local streams, reservoirs, and disused quarries, providing multiple opportunities for adventure.
What we are looking for
Experienced multi discipline outdoor leaders, as most of our programmes are delivered in the natural landscape, it is essential interested parties are comfortable working remotely in the natural environment. To express an interest please ensure you meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Freelance – Payment via invoice under contract.
Please note all engagement terms are subject to PAYE for taxation purposes.
All applicants must hold as a minimum of one of the following awards or higher levels within schemes
Hill and Moorland Leader - Mountain Training
Rock Climbing Instructor – Mountain Training
BCU Level 1 Coach / Paddle sport instructor – British Canoeing
Additional qualifications which would be advantageous
Archery Leader
D1 driving entitlement
Level 1 Local Cave Leader (Peak District)
ERCA Traditional High Ropes Instructor
Experience of Delivering - Weaselling, Stream Scramble, Team Building, Orienteering and other site-based activities.
What we offer from 1st April 2025
Freelance - Day rate for all day’s services engaged of £155
Opportunities for extended day with additional pay £49.60 + evening meal
Casual Employee – Hourly rate equivalent £17.50 + Annual leave entitlement pro rota.
Variety of client groups and programmes
Small friendly team
To be considered please forward CV to Crowden.
To discuss the role please contact – Dean Clark 01709 822 344