Reporting to the Centre Director, the Outreach Instructor will be responsible for delivering activity days, school residentials, SU Holidays, and new events for young people, with a focus on those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Fostering partnerships with charities, local authorities, and other organisations to expand outreach opportunities.,
* Lead multi-day residential programmes for schools, particularly those serving disadvantaged communities
* Identify and build partnerships with existing and new youth work and community groups.
* Engage with schools, charities, and community groups to identify young people in need of support.
* Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities and other organisations to expand outreach and referral opportunities.
* Organise and deliver engaging one-day outdoor activity sessions, blending adventure, team building and faith-based discussions.
You will be passionate about and have experience working with children and young people, particularly those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds. You will possess at least 2 NGB qualifications and have a solid track record of delivering outdoor activities and residential programmes, fostering safe and supportive environments for personal and spiritual growth.
For this post, it is important that you are committed to SU Scotland's ethos, working principles and vision and can demonstrate this through your commitment and motivation. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.
Scripture Union Scotland is a national charity, with 120 staff and 2,200 volunteers. Our vision is to see every child and young person of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus.
Salary: £25,863 - £27,607 (dependent upon experience) for full time equivalent. Pro rated for part time + generous pension scheme, employee assistance programme and other benefits Contract: Part time - 4 days per week/30 hours; Fixed term - 3 years