Description:
DEVELOPMENT TUTOR (SCALE 4) – REF: F0674

Working for Fairbridge, you will use your skills and knowledge of issues affecting young people in the region aged 13 – 25 to inspire and motivate them to participate in a Personal Development Programme.

As a Development Tutor in Fairbridge in London you will plan and deliver a range of sessions and courses (including cooking and nutrition, sport and fitness, IT, arts, drama) to young people as well as run residential courses. We use outdoor adventurous activities, as part of our personal development programme, to engage London’s socially excluded young people and we want you to join our team. Activities include: hill walking, climbing and water sports and we want you to extend and develop the use of these activities as a developmental tool for young people. As one of the most experienced members of the team, you will also have a role in supervising and developing other members of staff and take responsibility for the equipment and course programming.

With a passion for the outdoors and proven relevant work experience, you will have two or three qualifications in the following activities and a desire to obtain others.
ML Summer / Winter or Walking Group Leader
Level 2 Canoe Kayak Coach
Local Cave Leader
Mountain/BASP First Aid Certificate
RYA sailing
SPA or an indoor climbing qualification
Gorge walking and swift water rescue
Mountain Biking
Orienteering
Archery

You will also have a full clean driving licence, with D1 which is essential with part E enabling you to drive minibuses with a trailer which is desirable.

In return, we offer a fun and supportive work environment as well as development opportunities including an entitlement to 5 training days each year. Working only Monday- Friday, you will also receive 28 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) rising to 32 days with length of service and employer pension contributions. This is a great opportunity to develop your career in the outdoor development sector and gain the security of a permanent job in a well respected charity.

Fairbridge is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: 17.00 on Wednesday 1st September 2010
Interview date: Tuesday 14th September 2010

Fairbridge is committed to diversity.Registered charity no. 206807|SC039288

Fairbridge is a limited company registered in England & Wales number 176613, registered office 207 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8XD.