Adventure Group Tutor

Job Role: Adventure Group Tutor 

Contract: Term-time/39+2 weeks/Permanent/ 37.5 hours per week 

Salary: £27,066 to £31,539 per annum (negotiable on experience) 
Location: Pleasley, Mansfield 

Make a Real Difference at R.E.A.L. Education 

Join R.E.A.L. Education—a leading alternative education provider in the East Midlands supporting young people aged 7–18 who face barriers to mainstream schooling. 

We create personalised learning pathways through our independent schools, specialist alternative provision, and rich vocational curriculum including Sports, Land Based Studies, Motor Mechanics, Construction, Creative Digital, Catering, Creative Arts, and Adventure. 

Our staff build strong, trusting relationships with learners and their families, offering flexible, safe learning environments where young people can grow, achieve, and thrive. If you are passionate about helping learners overcome challenges and reach their potential, we’d love to hear from you. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

You’ll be joining our Adventure team, where no two days are the same. As an AALA‑licensed provider, we deliver an exciting range of activities such as caving, rock climbing, canoeing, and mountain biking. We also offer vocational pathways for learners interested in pursuing outdoor careers. 

In this role, you will: 

• Follow organisational policies, safeguarding procedures and Equality & Diversity standards 

• Support young people, encouraging their voice and involvement in decisions 

• Help plan and deliver lessons, sessions and reviews 

• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and boost engagement 

• Maintain high standards of health and safety, reporting incidents and contributing to risk assessments 

• Manage learner information, including SEN profiles and progress reports 

• Play a key role in the smooth running of our Outdoor Education provision 

• Be a positive mentor, role model and trusted adult 

Please note: This role involves travel between sites, so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. 

We’re looking for someone who’s not only skilled in outdoor activities, but also patient, supportive and enthusiastic about working with young people. 

Essential Skills & Experience 

• Experience in outdoor activities such as caving, climbing, canoeing or mountain biking 

• A motivating, supportive approach suitable for a non‑traditional learning environment 

• Qualifications in outdoor activity areas (e.g. climbing, Level 1 Kayak) 

• At least two National Governing Body (NGB) awards 

• Awareness of relevant legislation and guidance such as the Children’s Act 2004, Children and Families Act 2014, and the Apprenticeship, Skills and Children Learning Act 2009 

If you enjoy making a positive impact, love the outdoors, and want to help young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you! 

Full Job description in link below:

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Our Benefits 

• Life assurance 

• Competitive pension 

• Perkbox – high street savings and offers 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Fully funded training and qualifications 

• Bike to Work scheme 

• Free Health Cash Back Plan (including dental, optical, physio & more) 

• Free on‑site parking 

How to Apply 

Apply online via our application form. 
For further information, please contact our recruitment team 

Safeguarding 

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.  

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.  

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.  

Please note: the vacancy may close early if a successful appointment is made. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search.