Road Safety and Cyclist Instructor
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Job Summary
- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Countywide at schools in Suffolk - Community based
- Salary: 14.82 per hour
- Hours: No guaranteed hours. As and when required - (minimum commitment of 2 days per booking)
- Contract: Casual
Are you passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles road safety and sustainability Join Suffolk County Council as a Road Safety and Cyclist Instructor working in schools and communities and play a vital role in equipping learners with lifelong cycling skills while encouraging active travel across Suffolk Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive lasting legacy.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role
In this rewarding role youll inspire children and adults to be fit confident and environmentally conscious through fun and engaging cycling sessions. Youll be delivering essential life skills that promote independence and wellbeing.
As part of your journey youll receive nationally recognised training through a three or four-day course provided by Suffolk County Council. Within six months of the course youll complete web-based learning with 1st4Sport to become a fully accredited Bikeability Instructor. Ongoing professional development will ensure you stay up to date and qualified.
In this role you will be required to adhere to road safety law as you do in your daily life. You should be able to plan and organise courses and be able to demonstrate reliability and punctuality. Experience of cycling and awareness of potential road safety hazards are also required. You must be willing to travel throughout Suffolk (for which mileage expensed may be claimed in line with Suffolk County Councils policy) and be prepared to work in all weather conditions.
Your responsibilities
As a professional cycling instructor youll work alongside the Road Safety Team to deliver Bikeability the modern version of Cycling Proficiency across various locations in Suffolk.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- delivering structured training to both children and adults in formal settings
- coordinating with managers and fellow instructors to meet scheduled commitments
- maintaining accurate records including risk assessments and attendance registers
- demonstrating professionalism reliability and a proactive approach at all times.
Your work will directly support Suffolk County Councils goals to reduce road casualties promote healthier lifestyles and reduce environmental impact through sustainable travel.
You will need
- to be a regular competent cyclist
- great communication skills
- experience of working with people in a range of settings.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile see the how to apply section below. If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
We are passionate about safer sustainable travel and we work within every road user group that we can. We are friendly enjoy working together and are keen to share our knowledge and experience with others. You will be supported by colleagues and helped to develop your teaching and cycling skills.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Iain Watson Senior Road Safety Officer for a casual conversation. You can contact them by calling or emailing .
How to apply
Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).
Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).
1 - Please tell us how your skills and behaviours will be appropriate for this post.
2 - Please describe your experiences mentoring delivering training or working with children adults and families.
3 -Please tell us about your cycling experience.
4 - If you are already a qualified Bikeability Instructor please let us know the details.
Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
For guidance on completing your application please see ourHow to Apply page.
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Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator. You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages.
Closing date: 11.30pm 2 June 2026.
Interview date: These will be rolling dates as we will interview when suitable applications are received as we have several posts to appoint to.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
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