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Tutor staff
Join our Team for 2026
Contract Duration: Fixed term from February to October. Potential for extension into the winter months. Opportunities for shorter contracts available.
Responsibilities: Inspire and empower young people through outdoor learning activities. You’ll stay with the same group all week, adapting sessions to meet their needs.
Requirements: A genuine interest in the education and development of young people, relevant outdoor qualifications, and ideally a driving licence.
Benefits: Competitive salary £24,897.60 per annum (pro rata) with increase in April, 28 days holiday (pro rata), single room accommodation if required, opportunities for professional development and training.
Locations: SOEC have 3 locations:
- Belmont Centre - Meigle, Perthshire.
- Broomlee Centre - West Linton, Scottish Borders.
- Dounans Centre - Aberfoyle, Stirling.
Each centre provides a unique setting for outdoor education, offering a variety of activities and programmes designed to inspire and educate young people.
Outdoor Tutor positions at the Scottish Outdoor Education Centres (SOEC), typically need qualifications and or experience, such as:
- Mountain Training Awards (e.g., ML, RCI), Paddle UK Awards (e.g., PSI, PSL)
- First Aid Certification: A current first aid certificate is essential.
- Driving Licence: While not absolutely necessary, having a driving licence is preferred.
- PVG Scheme Membership
- Experience: Practical experience in outdoor education and working with young people.
Send your CV to or, if you fancy a chat first, please call 01899 221115 any time Mon-Fri 9 am to 3.30 pm.
Freelance Tutor staff
We are always looking for freelance tutor staff to support the core staff team during busy periods. If you are a freelancer and interested in joining us please send us your CV
Centre staff teams
We are always looking for staff in our Centre Support teams. Various lengths of contract, hours etc are available. Get in touch via if you’d like to find out more.