Field Studies Instructor
PGL Travel Ltd
Vacancy: Field Studies Instructor
Company: PGL Travel Ltd
Category: Sports and outdoor education (Conservation, Education, Outdoor activity staff)
Dates: Feb, March or August starts; flexible length contracts from 12 weeks
Salary: Competitive + accommodation, meals, FREE uniform worth RRP £330, training & more
Bring the Natural World to Life!
We're looking for graduates of geography, geology, environmental or marine sciences and similar subjects to join us for the 2009 season as Field Studies Instructors at our market-leading residential activity and educational centres in the UK.
As a PGL Field Studies Instructor, you will have the opportunity to introduce our young guests to new concepts of learning, using the outside world as your classroom.
Using knowledge from your degree, you will work with a group of up to 12 children or teenagers, using the centre and the surrounding locations (including the beach, cliffs and rockpools) to deliver field studies sessions.
This role is ideal for anyone considering a future in teaching or even current university students looking for a suitable work placement for your year in industry. The scope for personal development is almost limitless as you'll learn and lead sessions for all ages of school group in subjects ranging from geology and urban geography to alternative technologies whilst promoting citizenship and teamwork.
You’ll also be trained to deliver PGL’s core land-based adventure activities including abseiling, climbing and quad biking, and will assist with evening entertainments for your group
Full training is given - you’ll need to bring basic IT skills, a high level of initiative and commitment, boundless enthusiasm and a true desire to work with children of all ages.
Locations include the Isle of Arran, Isle of Wight, South Devon, Lancashire, Dorset. Start dates are available from February onwards, working through until the autumn. Flexible contract lengths are available.
We offer a competitive four-weekly wage, accommodation, meals, access to training opportunities and the chance to live and work in some of the UK’s most beautiful locations.
For more information, to apply online and to receive our PGL Recruitment E-News, please click on the Apply for this job link below, and you will be redirected to the PGL website. Here you can sign up for a PGL Account, where you will have access to online application forms, extra information and chat forums.
Or call the PGL Recruitment Team for a chat on 0870 401 4411.
There are no closing dates for applications as we have staff intakes throughout the year.
In helping our guests have their time of their lives, you'll be having yours!
PGL is committed to the principle of equal opportunities.
You must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.