Inspire young minds with your love of outdoor adventure
Join the team and thrive in outdoor education
If you love leading outdoor adventures and you’re passionate about the positive impact they can have on a child’s character development, then we want to hear from you!
Our talented staff play a crucial role in the success of our school residential trips, and we’re always on the lookout for like-minded, enthusiastic instructors to join our team.
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What we look for
Our school residential trips aren’t just about running back-to-back activities. We want to create an immersive nature-focused experience for children, where they’re free to learn and explore, away from the worries and distractions of daily life.
Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we’re looking for instructors who excel in motivating and engaging children – someone they can look up to as a positive role model. Your passion for outdoor adventure should be infectious, inspiring children to get involved from the minute they arrive on camp.
Working in the outdoors can be unpredictable, so you’ll also need a flexible approach, being able to think creatively and problem solve when faced with unexpected challenges.
And liaising with teaching staff and group leaders is also central to the role, so a friendly, professional attitude is a must!
Why join team Rootd?
Our trips wouldn’t be as successful as they are without the dedication of our amazing team. So, in return for your commitment, we make sure Rootd is always a great place to work.
Year-round contracts
Although our trips run from February to November, our contracts are year-round. We know that the best people don’t hibernate in winter, so we’ll get you helping with other parts of the business. Whether you want to develop new trip programmes or you’d like to support our marketing activity, when our camps are closed, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and develop your talents.
First-class training and development
Once you’re part of the Rootd team, we’ll support you however we can to hone your skills and progress in your career. We provide excellent training opportunities and promote from within, giving you the chance to discover your strengths and broaden your horizons.
Great pay and benefits
Leading outdoor residential trips can be extremely rewarding, but we understand that it also takes a lot of hard work. That’s why our starting salaries are some of the best in the industry and designed to reward staff fairly and ensure you always feel valued.
You’ll also receive a whole host of additional benefits, including:
- Free meals and onsite accommodation (when required)
- 8 weeks holiday per year
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Bonus scheme and profit sharing
- Company events
Our outdoor education roles
We offer a range of outdoor education roles on our residential trips, suitable for all levels of experience:
- Camp Leader Overall management and delivery of our residential trips.
- Senior Activity Leader Leading groups and supporting camp leaders to ensure the successful delivery of our trips.
- Activity Leader Leading groups of children as they participate in a wide range of outdoor education activities, taking responsibility for the enjoyment and safety of the group.
- Camp Crew Helping with camp set up and completing essential daily camp tasks.
- Bushcraft Instructor Developing and delivering our bushcraft programmes.
What our staff say
When you join our team, you’ll quickly feel like part of the Rootd family, where everyone is respected and everyone has a voice.
"Rootd is the best company I have worked for in the outdoor residential industry. It has allowed me to develop and advance my skills as a n instructor whilst still keeping the fun and enjoyment of the job alive. The people I work with are so knowledgeable and eager to teach not only the children but to share their knowledge with other staff in order for everyone to develop and grow with the company".