Outdoor Instructor Apprentice

Summary

Searching for a fulfilling way to develop your skills and understanding of our natural world? Love the outdoors and primitive skills? The primary role of this post is to assist with the leading of activities and developing new activities on our innovative education programme for visitors at Celtic Harmony Camp near Hertford.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
Hours: 40hrs/week at £13,312/annum (a 35 hour option is also available pro rata). Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 7 January
Duration: 1 year 1 month
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Assist in leading educational activities and developing new initiatives for school trips, community group visits, families, and volunteers at Celtic Harmony Camp.
Support the delivery of hands-on cultural heritage education focusing on ancient Britain, aiming to increase understanding of the natural world and promote sustainability.
Participate in themed days where visitors experience life in Prehistory, engaging in age-appropriate activities from grinding grain to archery.
Maintain relationships with teachers and visitors, gather feedback, and promote education days/events.
Assist in communication with schools and stakeholders, utilising databases to record customer interactions.
Help plan and deliver weekday school trips, residential school trips, and community group/family visits.
Adhere to health and safety checks, assist in contingency planning, and manage supplies for educational days.
Support the development of new educational activities and contribute to team meetings and fundraising initiatives.
Take part in daily team debriefs, staff meetings, and lead volunteer/work experience programs.
Assist with maintenance of camp facilities and contribute to communication efforts to promote the program.
Improve visual impact of site.

Where you’ll work

Celtic Harmony Camp

Brickendon

Hertfordshire

SG13 8NY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Find information on: the activity type and timings; outcome requirements; participant age; medical information; equipment and resourcing allocation; venue; weather conditions.

Prepare sessions to achieve the required outcomesg. enjoyment, thrill seeking, personal or team challenges, acquisition of new knowledge or skills.

Select methods to meet all participant needs g. visual impairment, mental and physical ability.

Select methods to respond to potential changes in the environmentg. wind increasing in a sailing session or rain making conditions slippery underfoot.

Collect appropriate equipment and resources.

Ensure the venue is set-up and ready to be used.

Maintain self and group safety when delivering the session.

Deliver an effective session briefing with clear instruction and following organisational procedures.

Perform a competent demonstration of the skills required for the activity or subject at the appropriate level for the session.

Provide on-going instruction to encourage learning and progression.

Follow organisational operating procedures to adapt to changes in the environment. E.g. thunderstorm, a wind shift to offshore in a surfing session.

Select and implement organisational procedures to deal with routine problems.g. broken equipment.

Provide basic First Aid to respond to accidents in a safe, prompt and effective manner. e.g. injured participant.

Initiate organisational procedures to summon support in the case of incidents or accidents.

Use the organisations set approaches for learning delivery.

Support individual and group engagement and participation in the session g. energisers, sharing responsibilities, appropriate pace.

Change the pace of the session to match participants’ speed of learning.

Identify and support the individual participants’ needs g. give personal attention, active listening, allow additional time, encouragement.

Apply simple techniques to deal with conflict and challenging behaviour g. redirection, increasing responsibility.

Use simple review techniques to check the achievement of required outcomes e.g. thumbs up; rounds; memorable moments.

Signpost participants to progression routes.

Complete a session within time, including the restoration of the venue, return of equipment and resources and any logging or recording requirements.

Use participant feedback and own reflection to suggest improvements to sessions.

Communicate with customers and colleagues in a clear, concise and effective manner.

Handle information in a way that conforms to policy and protects data.

Assist with the development and preparation of resources and support colleagues delivering sessions

Actively encourage whole group participation and promote equality and diversity.

Undertake activities to further develop knowledge and personal skills.

Reflect on own performance and make refinements.

Your training plan

Celtic Harmony is an award-winning charity, providing hands-on cultural heritage education of ancient Britain to improve wellbeing and increase understanding of the natural world, creating a more sustainable way of life for future generations.

Celtic Harmony provides a program of Prehistory experiences for schools and the local community, to encourage participation in healthy recreation and a greater understanding of ancient crafts from pottery to storytelling. Celtic Harmony have won ‘School Travel Organiser 2023 Best Learning Team of the Year’ and have a Learning Outside of the Classroom (LOtC) quality badge for Outdoor Education.

Visitors experience first-hand how the people in Prehistory, from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, made food, clothes and shelter from the natural environment, whilst protecting natural habitats by harvesting in the traditional way.

The primary role of this post is to assist with the leading of activities and developing new activities on our innovative education programme for school trips, community group visits, families, and volunteers at Celtic Harmony Camp, the Prehistory settlement, near Hertford.

The education program has a unique hands-on approach to learning, where visitors experience life in Prehistory form Stone to Iron Age during day trips and residential trips. Celtic Harmony is pledged with ‘Brilliant Residential’ campaign to deliver high quality residential trips which can lead to improved resilience and relationships for young people.

The education team dress in Celtic costume so that visiting school children can experience life in ancient Britain. There is a range of days from Woodsmen to Warriors that teachers choose from with hands-on, age-appropriate activities from grinding grain on quern stones to archery and bat walks. The job is varied and includes assistance with catering, delivering of activities, site maintenance and communication.
Following the successful completion of your apprenticeship you may choose to undertake our Education Traineeship in the journey to becoming a Junior Education Officer at Celtic Harmony Camp.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 3 / D)
Maths (grade 3 / D)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

A DBS check will be undertaken for all successful candidates.

About this company

Celtic Harmony is an award winning charity, providing hands-on cultural heritage education of ancient Britain to improve wellbeing and increase understanding of the natural world, creating a more sustainable way of life for future generations. Celtic Harmony provides a program of Prehistory experiences for schools and the local community, to encourage participation in healthy recreation and a greater understanding of ancient crafts from pottery to storytelling. Visitors experience first-hand how the people in Prehistory, from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, made food, clothes and shelter from the natural environment, whilst protecting natural habitats by harvesting in the traditional way.

https://celticharmony.org/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Successful apprentices will develop a unique set of practical skills, including flint-knapping, firelighting and a greater understanding of the lifestyles of ancient Britons.
Skill Development: Working in this role allows individuals to develop a wide range of transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. These skills are valuable in various career paths and can enhance employability in the future.
Industry Experience: The role provides hands-on experience in the field of education, particularly in cultural heritage and outdoor education. This industry experience can be highly beneficial for individuals interested in pursuing a career in education, heritage management, tourism, or related fields.
As the role involves leading educational activities, including volunteer and work experience programs, individuals have the chance to develop leadership skills and gain experience in working as part of a broad team. This experience can be valuable for advancing into leadership roles in the future.
Working in a dynamic and varied role like the Education Trainee position encourages personal growth and self-improvement. Individuals may become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities, which can positively impact their future prospects in both personal and professional settings.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED

David

david@celticharmony.org

07508 874488

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000262922.

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Closes on Friday 29 November

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To request an application form, send your CV and a cover letter to work@celticharmony.org

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