Schools Health & Wellbeing Instructor

Description:

Character Education & Life Skills (CELS) is an award winning, Anglesey-based organisation that champions resilience, confidence, and strong character as essential to education, wellbeing, and the future success of young people.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about working in education and keen to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people across North Wales.

As an instructor, you will deliver weekly sessions independently in schools across Anglesey, Gwynedd, and into Conwy. You will follow a researched, tried-and-tested programme developed by our team and run throughout the academic year. You will also be responsible for organising and delivering community-based sessions and developing links with local clubs, agencies, and organisations.

Delivery & Facilitation

Deliver character education sessions to classes of up to 30 pupils
Adapt sessions to suit the needs and interests of pupils
Break down tasks and demonstrate activities clearly
Encourage development of skills, knowledge, and confidence
Ensure high standards of health and safety
Pupil Development & Safeguarding

Provide relevant character-based feedback tied to real-life examples
Evaluate and monitor pupil performance and development
Inspire confidence, resilience, and self-belief
Follow legal and ethical standards, including child safeguarding
Reporting & Communication

Communicate clearly and effectively with pupils and staff
Maintain strong relationships with schools and stakeholders
Generate daily reports for headteachers
Promote our work in person and online
Manage data accurately, including surveys and reporting
Professional Standards

Work independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality sessions
Use IT systems to monitor progress and engagement
Represent CELS professionally in all settings
Essential Skills & Attributes

Ability to build strong relationships with diverse groups
Confidence in leading full classes (primarily Years 3–6)
Flexibility to work with foundation phase and secondary pupils when needed
Passion to support the growth of others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong teamworking, time management, and organisational skills
Enthusiastic, patient, and adaptable
Motivated and proactive with attention to detail
Strong interest in ongoing professional development
Commitment to equality, inclusion, and wellbeing
Essential Requirements

Degree or equivalent
Fluent Welsh speaker – able to teach and write in Welsh
Proven experience in an educational setting
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
Confident using social media professionally
Enjoys working outdoors in all seasons
Full UK driving licence and access to own transport
Able to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate
Desirable Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Bushcraft, mentoring, coaching, or safeguarding qualifications
First Aid trained
Forest School Leader
Trauma-informed training
Outdoor education qualifications (e.g. NICAS, Hill & Moorland Leader, Mountain Leader)
What We Offer

CELS offers a rewarding role with strong school partnerships across Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, and the wider North Wales region. We promote a relaxed and flexible approach to working during school terms. Making a positive impact on young people’s lives is at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits include:

35 days holiday (outside of term time) plus 8 bank holidays
Professional training (Levels 2–5 in various subjects)
Paid Christmas bonus
Paid Termly commitment bonus (if all sessions are completed that term)
Annual profit share (performance-based)
Paid travel contributions
Full branded uniform
Company laptop and phone
Pension scheme
Flexible hours outside of school sessions
Varied work environments – no two days the same!
This is a one-year contract starting in September 2025, with a view to becoming permanent based on school retention and performance. Term-time only or part-time contracts can be discussed – please state your preference in your application.