Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship - Hertford, United Kingdom - Celtic Harmony

Celtic Harmony

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Hertford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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 ageappropriate 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.

Overview:

Flexibility to adapt to changing situations, such as varying visitor needs, weather conditions, and program requirements, to ensure a positive visitor experience.
Interest in Primitive Skills and

Ancient Culture:

Passion for learning and sharing knowledge about primitive skills and ancient culture to engage visitors and enhance their understanding of prehistoric life.

Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers.
Customer Service: Commitment to providing excellent customer service by engaging with visitors, addressing their inquiries and concerns, and ensuring a positive and memorable experience.

Desirable skills and qualifications:

Ability to effectively communicate with teachers, visitors, team members, and stakeholders to ensure smooth program delivery and gather feedback.
Capacity to collaborate with the education team, volunteers, and other staff members to achieve common goals and provide an exceptional experience for visitors.
Initiative: Demonstrated ability to take initiative and proactively contribute to the development of new educational activities, fundraising projects, and improvement initiatives.
Problemsolving: Strong problemsolving skills to address challenges that may arise during educational activities, such as managing unexpected issues or adjusting plans to meet visitor expectations.

Future prospects:

Successful trainees will develop a unique set of practical skills, including flintknapping, 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 problemsolving. These skills are valuable in various career paths and can enhance employability in the future.
Industry Experience: The role provides handson 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 selfimprovement. Individuals may become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities, which can positively impact their future prospects in both personal and professional settings.

Essential Details:

Salary Details:
National Apprenticeship Wage

Working Hours:35 hours per week - 5 days per week.

Closing Date:

Ongoing Interview Dates:
To be confirmed

Possible Start Date: 1st June 2024

To Apply:

For any queries about the role please contact David on:

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship

Contract length: 12-18 months

Pay:
£11,648.00 per year

Benefits: