Trainee Tutor Apprenticeship

Summary

Are you passionate about the outdoors and ready to start a meaningful career in environmental education? Join our team as a Trainee Tutor!

Wage

£23,810 a year

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Training course

Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed. Some weeks this will be more hours and some weeks less. This is a fixed term contract starting August 2025 until October 2026.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 2025

Duration

1 year 2 months

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Undertaking self-review of activities undertaken and responding appropriately to and learning from feedback received from colleagues and visiting groups
Completing the apprenticeship training programme, including compiling a portfolio of evidence against the apprenticeship standard, undertaking ongoing assessment throughout the scheme and an end-point assessment to complete the apprenticeship
Undertaking other routine location tasks: this could include showing in new arrivals; serving in the shop and bar; collecting or delivering people or materials in learning location vehicles; issuing and maintaining waterproofs and wellies; managing the library; checking first aid kits and safety rucksacks; carrying out safety audits; maintaining student amenities; and servicing independent groups to ensure they have everything they need to run their own courses.
Assisting with the maintenance, preparation, organisation and issuing of educational resources and equipment
Ensuring equipment stores, workrooms and classrooms are ready, clean and safe for use.

Where you’ll work

The current locations involved in the programme are listed below, but subject to change; Blencathra (Lake District) Epping Forest (Essex) Juniper Hall (Surrey) Nettlecombe Court (Somerset) Preston Montford (Shropshire) Slapton Ley (South Devon) Accommodation available (subject to availability).

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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

Imagine a job where you can use your environmental knowledge every day, helping to shape the minds of the new generation; a job where you work as part of a team in the great outdoors, inspiring others and developing passions for the future.

A Trainee Tutor with Field Studies Council is a role with both challenge and opportunity, and a chance to start young people on a journey of discovery that can last a lifetime.

Field Studies Council is looking for people with a curiosity for the world around us, a passion for the natural history of the British Isles and an ability to enthuse and inspire others.

The current locations involved in the programme are listed below, but subject to change;

Blencathra (Lake District)
Epping Forest (Essex)
Juniper Hall (Surrey)
Nettlecombe Court (Somerset)
Preston Montford (Shropshire)
Slapton Ley (South Devon)

The programme will involve on and off the job training, professional development, and assessment, and it is currently anticipated that the programme will be as follows:

10 days Induction and Safety Training
Level 3 Award Learning in Beyond the Classroom
Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid
Level 3 Qualification in Lowland Walk Leadership

As a Field Studies Council Trainee Tutor you will:

Study towards a Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship with a recognised Apprenticeship Training Provider
Gain valuable experience of: Delivering active outdoor learning in a variety of environments, weather conditions and terrain
Delivering standard courses to visiting primary and secondary groups
Supporting teaching staff in course delivery, involving welcoming groups and preparing classrooms, resources, equipment and IT
Supporting in the delivery of community and outreach activities and events
Being part of the Field Studies Council duty system that provides 24-hour cover

Qualifications and skills:

Essential: We are looking for individuals who are educated to degree level in Science, Geography, Environmental Studies or a closely allied discipline.
Experience of and enthusiasm for being in the outdoor environment.
The ability to use standard office software, social media and SMART technology to effectively support learning.
A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key.
A natural pride in your work and impact.
A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player.
A professional approach to all that you do.
Empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council.
A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Degree in:

Science, Geography, Environmental Studies (grade Third Class or above)

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
Non judgemental
Physical fitness

About this company

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it. As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.

https://www.field-studies-council.org/jobs-at-fsc/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Your benefits whilst working with us will include: Holidays - 28 days + bank holidays Pension Sick Pay 24hr Counselling Helpline Service Life Assurance Health Cash Plan Training & Development Staff discounts

After this apprenticeship

Following successful completion of this programme, many of our apprentice tutors go on to be employed as permanent tutors with the Field Studies Council!

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED

Becky Langman (Trainee Tutor Coordinator)

b.langman@field-studies-council.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314939.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 28 April 2025)

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