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Bikeability Instructor

Main Responsibility

• Delivering Bikeability cycle training to children, adults and families, mostly within schools during term time, but also in the school holidays, early evenings and occasional weekends.
• Assist with campaigns and projects to raise the profile of cycling amongst schools, businesses and local communities.
• On occasions, you will be required to attend events to promote active travel, cycling and the Bikeability cycle training programme.
• You will need to be able to travel around the borough of Milton Keynes to reach the training courses, preferably by bike.
• You will need to know your way around a bike so that you can check riders bikes for safety and carry out minor adjustments and repairs before training courses commence. (Cycle maintenance training can be provided.)

The Ideal Candidate

• We need enthusiastic, approachable people to join our friendly team to deliver cycling activities to people of all ages and abilities. 
• This role would suit someone who is passionate about cycling, who understands the many benefits of cycling, and wants to teach, encourage and inspire others to ride. 
• We are looking for qualified Bikeability Instructors. The Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training qualification is essential, but work experience and the post course qualification can be provided for the right candidate.
• You will need to be confident and experienced on a bike and enjoy working outdoors.
• We need instructors who are encouraging, energetic, with patience and great communication skills. It is essential that you have a good level of English, and a positive personable attitude. Ideally you will have experience of working with a wide range of people of all ages and abilities and be able to engage learners in different ways. 
• You will possess the confidence to work independently and develop lesson plans, as well as being a good team player, who is able to follow plans that have been developed by other instructors. 
• You will demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to cycling and road safety; and you will comply with all policies and statutory regulations relating to safeguarding, health and safety and safe working practices.
• You will have good planning and organisational skills to maintain accurate records and be able to prioritise and handle a range of tasks at any one time. No two days are the same when teaching so you will need to be adaptable, and have the ability to multi task, manage a group of people, deliver progressional cycle training, all in a controlled environment and with a positive can-do attitude.  
• You should have a good understanding of risk assessments and control measures. 
• You will be committed to equality and diversity, ensuring fair and equal access to training for everyone in MK.  
• Should you be offered the role, as part of the pre-employment checks an Enhanced DBS will be actioned for you (unless you are on the DBS Update Service).

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

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Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week.  Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. 

We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.

If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.