APPLICATION PACK

Freelance Outdoor Education Tutor 2019

APPLICATION PACK - Freelance Outdoor Education Tutor -

This information pack should provide you with the information needed to get to know Allnatt and the role of freelancer but if there are other questions you would like to ask please do contact us and we will answer them for you.

This pack contains:

●A job description for the position of Freelance Outdoor Education Tutor. ●Some background information on the company. ●Information regarding the programmes and products we offer. ●Thoughts from our staff.

What to do next:

If you wish to apply please return your completed application form, together with your

CV to work@allnatt.co.uk

Informal interviews will be offered within this next month with a training and work dates available from March..

Job Title: Freelance Outdoor Education Tutor

Location: Allnatt Swanage and Allnatt East Dene

Responsible to: Head of Teaching

Hours of Work: Ad Hoc working to business levels throughout the year

Rate of Pay: Dependent on experience and hours of work. Upto £120 per day

Length of contract: Ongoing freelance based work

- Job Description -

General Purpose To uphold the values, vision and mission of the company and lead by example.

Main Purpose To provide a positive role model to children and young adults in the teaching of Outdoor Adventurous Activities and/or Field Studies, Environmental Education, Social Education and English as a Foreign Language.

Main Duties ● To follow Company Operating Procedures and implement Company’s Customer

Care policy at all times. ● To use personal skills and talents in the delivery of Company Teaching Programmes. ● To take a shared responsibility for the Centre’s Health and Safety, Hygiene and

Tidiness. ● To return all equipment promptly and take an active part in the repairs and

renewals programme. ● To be clean and well presented. ● To deal with each individual child with respect. ● To deal courteously with adults at all times. ● To be a reliable and helpful team member in all departments.

Allnatt is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and successful applicants must provide or apply for an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment. We can assist with the application but costs will need to be covered by the applicant (from their first payment)

For more info - https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overview Freelancers will need to invoice for their works and payments will be made via bacs, therefore freelancers should be aware that any payments should be declared in their self assessment tax forms each year.

- Allnatt - Allnatt is proud to be the first private company to provide residential learning experiences for children and adults since 1924. We are well known within the industry for providing innovative and inspiring programmes led by dedicated tutors for whom every child and adult matters.

We are active members of a number of professional associations including The Institute of Outdoor Learning (IOL), Field Studies Professional Practice Group (FS PPG), the British Activity Providers Association (BAPA), and are accredited by The Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS), Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge and British Educational Travel Association (BETA).

As a member of the Allnatt team, you will have the opportunity to share our wonderful locations with children and young people from across the country and overseas. We operate in 2 locations on the South Coast.

Allnatt Swanage accommodates just over 200 individuals at a time and is our largest centre. 5 large Victorian guest houses make up the accommodation. We have had this location since the 70’s. It is an unbeatable location for many Field Studies and Adventurous Activity residentials. We are within 5 minutes of the beach, open countryside and 10 minutes to the town centre. An ideal location for school residentials and fieldwork visits.

Allnatt East Dene in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, can accommodate around 180 individuals at a time. The centre is made up of a large Mansion house and a coach house that have been converted over the years. The mansion house has many of its original features still on display, making it an inspirational venue for weddings, school trips and family holidays. The house has 7 acres of mature woodland to explore within the grounds and easy access to the rocky shore below.

Don’t worry if you are not familiar with the area, as the company will provide in-house training designed to equip you to be able to work in diverse locations and with a wide variety of client groups.

The enclosed programmes illustrate the wide variety of teaching we provide.

- Swanage - Why is Swanage such a good place to teach outdoor education?

Situated on Dorset’s Isle of Purbeck, Swanage is a superb location for outdoor learning in many forms. The chalk and limestone coastline is famous for its starring role in many geography textbooks, whilst the cliffs themselves are ideal for climbers of all abilities.

Dorset’s southern coastline is also England’s only Natural World Heritage Site featuring the longest known continuous fossil record in the world, as well as having a wealth of current day flora and fauna.

Situated in a sandy bay and nestled between chalk downland and a limestone plateau, Swanage can offer a diverse range of natural and human environments in a small area.

Swanage also enjoys a relatively mild climate making it appeal to groups over an extended season.

What about actually living there? Swanage has a great deal to offer outside of work. Living in the town it is possible to participate in a wide variety of activities including walking, climbing, sailing and sea rowing. There are also plenty of opportunities to eat out, socialise and become involved with community activities. Throughout the year Swanage plays host to a number of popular events such as the Swanage Folk Festival, a Jazz Festival, Carnival and Regatta Week, the Purbeck Film Festival and even a Pumpkin Festival which all helps to give the town a vibrant feeling.

- Isle of Wight- Why is the Isle of Wight such a good place to teach outdoor education? The Isle of Wight also provides a wide range of natural and human environments making it a fabulous place to work with children and young people. The Isle of Wight has a very diverse flora and fauna and stunning coastal scenery.

The East Dene Manor House is set in its own extensive grounds and boasts large open spaces excellent for outdoor activities, as well as its own mature woodlands which is home to a myriad of creatures, including red squirrels.

The local coastline offers opportunities to explore rock pools, discover Ventnor’s smuggling past and see how people and nature interact in a dynamic environment.

The Isle of Wight also has a mild climate with Ventnor being one of the warmest places in the UK.

What about actually living there? East Dene, in Bonchurch, offers the opportunity to live and work in a 17th Century manor house. The centre has a family and friendly atmosphere and is always strengthening its links to the local community through partnerships and special events.

Although set in a peaceful village location, the centre is within easy reach of local leisure facilities; local clubs are always welcoming new members. Past and present tutors have been involved in activities ranging from water sports to samba drumming!!

The Isle of Wight also plays host to some renowned events. These range from the famous Cowes Week Regatta and the increasingly popular Isle of Wight Music Festival to the more eccentric Island Garlic Festival.

Getting to Allnatt Swanage Swanage is about an hour from Bournemouth by car or public transport. Buses run about once an hour during the day. From Bournemouth there are train, coach and air services to the rest of the UK and Europe. The nearest station is Wareham, where you can catch a bus into Swanage Town Centre.

Getting to Allnatt East Dene The ferry to the Isle of Wight runs from Southampton, Portsmouth or Lymington. Journeys take around 45 minutes on the car ferry (there are faster passenger only services available). Once on the island the centre is located around 40 minutes’ drive from the ferry ports. National and international train, coach and air services can be accessed in Southampton.

- Outdoor Education Programmes with Allnatt -

Coastal Discovery The Coastal Discovery programme gives each child a balanced mix of outdoor education, physical activity, social interaction and opportunities for creative play. Children will discover the features and wonders of the coastal environment through hands-on learning in a mix of activities. The programme is carefully planned and structured so that the children are led through a series of linked topics. The week is run in a way which inspires personal responsibility for sustainability and group responsibility for each other.

Outdoor Adventure The Outdoor Adventure Programme aims to use natural habitats to challenge the children to stretch themselves physically and emotionally in a risk controlled environment. The children will explore, make shelters, pioneer and have real adventures. Programmes are designed to engage, inspire and challenge everyone at their own level; respecting each other person’s skills and abilities and stretching their own.

MORNING AFTERNOON DOWNTIME EVENING

MONDAYWelcome & Orientation

(inc. To the Beach)Fizzical Fun

TUESDAYSeaside Past, Present and Future & Bay Detectives

Bay & Beach Study & Rock Pooling Study

ABC Quiz

WEDNESDAY Habitat Studies Themed Team Building Reflection

THURSDAY Trailblaze: Coastal JourneyCelebratory

Campfire

FRIDAY Farewells & Depart

MORNING AFTERNOON DOWNTIME EVENING

MONDAYWelcome & Orientation Prepare for Navigation

ExerciseNavigation Exercise

TUESDAY Navigation & ArcheryBushcraft Fire Lighting &

Water SkillsFizzical Fun

WEDNESDAY Climbing & Raft BuildingClassic Team Building &

Blindfold TrailReflection

THURSDAY Trailblaze: Adventurous Expedition (incl Watersports)Celebratory

Campfire

FRIDAY Farewells & Depart

- Outdoor Education Programmes with Allnatt -

Secondary Fieldwork Our Secondary School Fieldwork programmes are the ideal way to encourage students investigative skills and expand their learning beyond the classroom. Alongside traditional fieldwork sessions, students are able to take part in adventurous activities, enriching their learning experience. Various programmes are on offer for Year 7’s to A level Fieldwork.

Outdoor Impact An innovative programme to enhance and develop Personal Learning and Thinking Skills designed specifically for National Citizenship Scheme Groups, Youth Groups, those at risk of exclusion and young people in need of some team focus. Through the week they should; develop listening and communication skills, become a successful leader, increase self-confidence, create positive relationships, improve decision making and risk taking.

MORNING AFTERNOON DOWNTIME EVENING

MONDAY

Welcome & Orientation Swanage Beach

Coastal defences & processes

Navigation Exercise

TUESDAYStudland Beach & Sand Dunes Return via Old Harry’s Rocks

Classroom Session

WEDNESDAYRiver Study and Village Investigation

at Corfe CastleTeam Games

THURSDAYLulworth Cove & Durdle Door

Geomorphology & Visitor ManagementPresentations

FRIDAY Farwell & Depart

MORNING AFTERNOON DOWNTIME EVENING

MONDAYWelcome & Orientation

Preparation for weekNavigation: GPS

TUESDAY Climbing Teambuilding Self Led Option

WEDNESDAY Pioneering & Pool Bushcraft & Beach Self Led Option

THURSDAYTrailblaze: Adventurous

ExpeditionWater Sports

(Kayaking, Bodyboarding)Campfire & Reflection

FRIDAY Farewells & Depart

- Outdoor Education Programmes with Allnatt -

International Programmes We offer three programme choices Active Learners, English Explorers and Junior Discovery Classes. English lessons are linked where possible to activities, cultural differences and visits the students experience during their stay. The flow of learning between the classroom and day-to-day life creates opportunities for students to practice their English in a natural and meaningful way.

School Camps Travelling to schools across the South and South East, we bring the residential experience to them. Our wide variety of themed activities and action packed camps provide quality outdoor learning experiences for all. Setting up camp in traditional bell tents on the school playing fields over a 24 hour camp for children in their early years of education. This gives children the perfect introduction to a residential experience.

MORNING AFTERNOON DOWNTIME EVENING

MONDAY Welcome & Orientation Beach Games

TUESDAY English Lesson Team Building Skills Navigation Exercise

WEDNESDAY English Lesson Personal Skills Pool Splash

THURSDAY English Lesson Half Day Guided Excursion Party Night

FRIDAY Farewells & Depart

DAY 1 DAY 2

BREAKFAST

MORNING Pullin’ Together: Teambuilding

Campcraft 2: Fire & Bread making

LUNCH

AFTERNOON Campcraft 1: Set Up Camp Creative Play

Lovin’ Outdoors sensory games Campcraft 3: Taking Down Camp

DINNER

EVENING Fizzical Fun run around games Fire Pit songs & stories

- Thoughts from Allnatt Staff -

“I have been teaching in the outdoors for over 30 years and it still gives me the same buzz when I ‘get through’ to individual children.”

- Dee Dee is the Managing Director of Allnatt

“If you never want to grow up, this is the ideal job.” - Leah

Leah is Centre Manager of Allnatt Swanage

“To work in a company that is driven by providing quality learning experiences and giving children a ‘good time’ is an honour. I love it! … “

- Ian Ian is the Business Development Manager at Allnatt East Dene

“A wonderful place to live, work and explore - every week is a new adventure”  - Fiona

Fiona is Education Manager at Allnatt Swanage

‘I can’t imagine myself anywhere else, magical and supportive working environment and home’ - Karen

Karen is Head of Teaching at Allnatt East Dene

“Being paid to do what you love, great job” - Nikki

Nikki is Head of Teaching at Allnatt Swanage

“I’ve been with the company for over 10 years, but sometimes it only seems like yesterday - and it’s still fun!” - Bob

Bob is the Catering Manager at Allnatt East Dene

“I like working here as I enjoy my job and everyone is very friendly , it is a great experience” - Bev

Bev is the Head of Housekeeping at Allnatt Swanage

“A lovely team of people with great experiences to share, and excellent values as a company” - Charlotte

Charlotte is the Sales & Marketing Administrator at Allnatt Swanage

“A huge amount of variety and satisfaction. Every day is different with this inspirational team.” - Zoe

Zoe is a Tutor and Accounts Admin Assistant