JOB DESCRIPTION
POST:
Outdoor Education Instructor & Duke of Edinburgh
Coordinator
GRADE:
NJC Scale 18-21
HOURS:
37 Hours per week
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Head of Outdoor Education
JOB PURPOSE:
To deliver high quality Outdoor Education within the
department, coordinate the Duke of Edinburgh’s award and
oversee preparation and maintenance of outdoor
equipment.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
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Provide positive practice to ensure that the departmental ethos / mission statement is upheld.
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Deliver high quality outdoor education lessons, working within the limitations of any NGB awards
that you hold
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Co–ordinate the Duke of Edinburgh’s award, directing administration support staff where
appropriate.
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Contribute to maintaining a positive learning environment for all students.
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Read, understand and implement all departmental policies, procedures and operational practices.
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Ensure that any changes to policies, procedures and operational practices are adhered to.

Notify NJO of any concerns or issues regarding department policies, procedures and
operational practices.
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To maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, visitors and work colleagues.
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To maintain confidentiality, child protection procedures, health and safety, and the
policies of Sharnbrook Upper School & the OE Dept.
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Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required.
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To work alongside other school staff members to ensure that all children have access to high quality
learning experiences & ‘Learning Outside the Classroom’.
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To ensure resources are maintained to a high standard of care and to a serviceable state.
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To identify resources that may need replacing or repair by regularly updating departmental
maintenance logs.
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To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.
(To work across the BTEC course/D of E as required).
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the
post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified and the post holder will be
expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is
not specified in this job description.
May 2015
Job Holder
Date
Line Manager
Date
Sharnbrook Academy Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.