Engagement Team Instructor (6 Posts)

Exciting opportunities have arisen within Children's Services newly established Engagement Service, (a newly formed service area within Inclusion Support Services (ISS)). The Engagement Service will support schools and settings to develop and deliver alternative timetables and curriculum activities focused on working directly with children and young people who have become disengaged from education and learning.

The four (4) subgroups within the Engagement team will consist of a number of staff who have skills and experience in delivering either Nurture, Positive Play or Outdoor Education, in a truly multi-disciplinary environment. This unique opportunity will give the post holder a genuine chance to make a positive difference to the lives of some of Derbyshire's most vulnerable learners.

We are now looking to recruit six outdoor education / development instructors who have a the relevant NGB qualifications and a strong background and experience of working within an educational setting. Our instructor's work will range from supporting outdoor education opportunities in school grounds, to taking groups of young people into wild places in Derbyshire for some hands-on adventure! If you are passionate about working with young people and can be creative, professional and flexible in your work, this recruitment process could present the ideal opportunity for you. Please see the JPP attached for further details of the post requirements.

For more information please contact Ella Vogel: [email protected]

Provisional Interview Date 4 December 2024

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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