This exciting opportunity to work as a professional National Standard Cycle Instructor will see you delivering cycle training to Year 5 and Year 6 in schools as your main role, with further opportunities for one to one teaching with adults and families.
You will be part of a well supported team, providing structured and comprehensive Bikeability programme for school children. The role includes:
Carrying sites surveys prior to training sessions
Carrying dynamic risk assessments in pre-assessed environments;
Keeping accurate records;
Feedback to the Council and riders;
Regular induction and on-the-job mentoring
Our Ideal Candidate
Bikeability instructors enjoy flexible working, time outdoors and the chance to inspire young people. All you need is a positive attitude, a passion for working with children – and the ability to ride a bike!
You will need to show previous experience facilitating activities with children and/or members of the public, individually and/or in groups.
You will have a proven ability to communicate well with different audiences coupled with an interest in promoting the benefits of sustainable travel. Good general fitness is also important, with the ability to cycle between schools and include risk assessment surveys before your sessions.
We expect all applicants to be experienced cyclists, competent for Roles 1 - 4 of the National Standard for Cycle Training, as published on Also, all cycle instructors must train on to the Level 2 Award in Teaching Cycle Training, as published on register.ofqual.gov.uk. It is an advantage if you already hold this qualification.
If appropriate you will receive further training in First Aid, Safeguarding and Cycle Maintenance.
Proven ability to communicate with children and/or members of the public, individually and/or in groups;
Good personal presentation giving confidence to schools, parents, children and other instructors.
Be a competent, experienced cyclist, able to match Roles 1 - 4 of the National Standard for Cycle Training (Attached)
Have a confident, positive and assertive riding style;
Have a strong interest in promoting cycling as a form of transport;
Be able to carry out basic cycle repairs
Have a good command of the English language
Our Offer To You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.
Employees have access to a range of benefits, applicable to a zero-hour contract.
Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:
Generous “hours worked” based holiday pay
Flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive learning and development programme
Local Government Pension Scheme
Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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