Job details

Salary: £22.77 - £24.20 per hour

Employer: Bridgwater and Taunton College

Location: Cannington , Somerset,

Contract type: Casual

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 19 June 2025 11:59 pm

About the job

Key information

£22.77 – £24.20 per hour

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The Sports, Protective Services & Hospitality department at Bridgwater & Taunton College is nationally recognised for its outstanding success and forward-thinking approach. With a growing reputation and expanding customer base, this is an exciting time to join a high-performing team committed to excellence at our Outdoor Activity Centre in Cannington.

What will I be doing?

We are seeking proactive, dynamic, and enthusiastic Activity Instructors to support the delivery of a wide range of outdoor, teamwork and leadership activities. You’ll work alongside our Lead Activity Instructor, stepping in when demand arises to help deliver high-quality sessions for a variety of internal and external groups.

You will be actively involved in both land and water-based activities, with a strong emphasis on developing transferable life skills such as communication, resilience, and teamwork. Your work will play a key role in supporting the personal growth, behaviour, and attitudes of our customers.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We would be particularly interested in candidates with experience of any of the following,

  • Teamwork & Leadership Challenges
  • Walking & Moorland Navigation
  • Canoeing, Kayaking & Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
  • Mountain Biking
  • Low & High Ropes Courses
  • Bushcraft & Survival Skills
  • Archery
  • Orienteering
  • Raft Building

however, training and support will be given to the successful candidate.

What is in it for me?

The College offers a range of benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme. Please see our website for further details

Supporting documents and information

Bridgwater & Taunton College are proposing to merge with Strode College in August 2025 to form a stronger College Group to continue to serve its learners, employers, and the wider Somerset Community.

Applicants who apply for a role at Bridgwater & Taunton College and who start their employment after 31 July 2025 will be contracted under the newly merged organisation to be known as UCS College Group (University Centre Somerset College Group)

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