Alternative Provision and Outdoor Education Instructor
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,000 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | with 7% employers pension contribution |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | SN8 3NQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Community First |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Community First is a dynamic charity committed to supporting communities across Wiltshire and Swindon. Our team goes the extra mile to create brighter futures for those living and working in the county. Putting people first is at the heart of everything we do. Our outdoor education arm is run through our two sites at Oxenwood and Linkenholt and they offer residential activities to school, youth groups, and clubs. Programmes are bespoke, designed around each group’s learning goals, and delivered by experienced instructors.
This role supports the development and delivery of our Alternative Provision (AP) programme at the Oxenwood and Linkenholt Centres, working 10 hours per week. The post holder will provide young people who are struggling to attend school, with a high quality, engaging, and meaningful learning programme, typically delivered on a one to one basis, to help them succeed in a setting tailored to their individual needs
The role also has opportunity to be part of the wider Instructor team to lead a range of high-quality outdoor education and heritage activities for individuals and groups and particularly those that support young people, to develop their self-confidence, self-esteem and skills, as part of our day, multi-day and residential outdoor education service offer.
Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
For an informal discussion about the role and to apply please contact Mo Maloney, Deputy Centre Manager on 01264 731274 or email: dmaloney@oxenwoodcentre.com.
Please contact us if you would like a hard copy application form, or if you require any assistance in applying for this post.
Please send completed application forms to Nicky Theobald, Premises and Business Support Manager at ntheobald@communityfirst.org.uk. The application form can be found on our website at: www.communityfirst.org.uk/vacancies.
This role supports the development and delivery of our Alternative Provision (AP) programme at the Oxenwood and Linkenholt Centres, working 10 hours per week. The post holder will provide young people who are struggling to attend school, with a high quality, engaging, and meaningful learning programme, typically delivered on a one to one basis, to help them succeed in a setting tailored to their individual needs
The role also has opportunity to be part of the wider Instructor team to lead a range of high-quality outdoor education and heritage activities for individuals and groups and particularly those that support young people, to develop their self-confidence, self-esteem and skills, as part of our day, multi-day and residential outdoor education service offer.
Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
For an informal discussion about the role and to apply please contact Mo Maloney, Deputy Centre Manager on 01264 731274 or email: dmaloney@oxenwoodcentre.com.
Please contact us if you would like a hard copy application form, or if you require any assistance in applying for this post.
Please send completed application forms to Nicky Theobald, Premises and Business Support Manager at ntheobald@communityfirst.org.uk. The application form can be found on our website at: www.communityfirst.org.uk/vacancies.
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