Road Safety Tutor/Bikeability Instructor

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £26,853 - £27,282 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Working Hours: 3 posts - annualised hours 1400 hours per annum (0.83FTE) 1 post – annualised hours 1100 hours per annum (0.65FTE)

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/03/2029

Closing Date: 29th November 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

Do you love working with children, being outdoors and cycling?

We're looking for enthusiastic Road Safety Education Tutors/Bikeability Instructors to join our team and help young people develop the skills and confidence to cycle safely for life.

This rewarding role combines a passion for cycling with making a real difference, delivering Bikeability training across the county while promoting active travel and road safety.

We're looking for confident cyclists who thrive in an outdoor environment and enjoy inspiring the next generation of riders.

The position is available to start as soon as possible and is fixed term until 31 March 2029, with the likelihood of a further extension, subject to future funding agreements.

About the Role

As part of the role, we'll fully support you to become a qualified Cycle Instructor, gaining the 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training.

You will take responsibility for your allocated schools, proactively promoting Bikeability training, maximising booking opportunities, and ensuring a full programme of training is delivered throughout the year.

You'll deliver Bikeability training in both on and off-road environments, helping children develop the skills and confidence to cycle safely. You'll need to be competent in Microsoft Office applications and use creative approaches to engage schools, promote training opportunities, and maximise participation.

You'll be employed on an annualised hours contract, working mainly during term time (38 weeks). Most training takes place Monday to Friday during the school day (typically between 8:45am and 3:30pm), although flexibility is required to deliver after-school sessions and holiday activities as part of your annualised hours.

As the role involves travelling across the county, you'll need access to a car, a full driving licence, and business insurance. You'll be responsible for transporting your bike and training equipment, and all necessary PPE will be provided.

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, flexible and committed to ongoing professional development, with opportunities to attend training courses and other learning events throughout your career with us.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Achieved the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training or the willingness to undertake this four-day training course; Math and English (GCSE Grade C or equivalent).
• IT skills and experience of using Microsoft office systems (word, excel, email).
• Experience of working with children (school age) in an advisory, teaching, coaching or instructor’s role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, teachers, school staff and parents with the ability to demonstrate a professional, diplomatic and tactful approach.
• A regular and competent cyclist and have an enthusiasm for cycling; able to cycle in a variety of traffic conditions to Bikeability Level 3 standard; able to inspire the next generation to make more sustainable transport choices.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative, as part of a team; work in an organised and methodical manner; flexible, reliable and have good interpersonal skills; ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines and record information with attention to detail.
• Clear and positive communicator - Bikeability is about breaking skills into small, achievable steps. A good tutor can: give short, simple instructions and use positive reinforcement, adapting explanations for different ages and abilities to support children and young people to do their best.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Please note: If you are appointed to this role on a fixed-term or internal secondment basis, you may later be offered a permanent appointment to the role, should the opportunity become available. Any such arrangements will be subject to organisational requirements and the relevant policy conditions being met.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Terry Laywood- Road Safety Education Officer

Telephone: 0116 305 4874

Email: Terry.Laywood@leics.gov.uk

And / or

Elizabeth Clark -Road Safety Education Officer

Telephone: 0116 305 7379

Email: Elizabeth.Clark@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

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