Inside Out – Bushcraft & Adventure
Apprentice Bushcraft Instructor
Level 3 Apprenticeship | Outdoor Activity Instructor
We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our small, family run team as an Apprentice Bushcraft Instructor. This exciting role will provide you with hands-on experience in delivering engaging bushcraft programs for children and young people.
About the Role?
- Assist in planning and delivering outdoor learning activities, including bushcraft skills, fire starting, shelter building, navigation, and foraging.
- Contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of our outdoor learning facilities.
- Support the development and implementation of educational resources.
- Work collaboratively with a team of experienced outdoor educators.
About you?
Essential
- A strong interest in working outdoors, with a positive attitude towards all weather conditions and times of year. Confidence in spending multiple nights away from home and under canvas.
- A proactive and open-minded approach to learning and self-development.
- An enthusiastic approach to teaching and sharing knowledge and understanding.
- A confident team player.
Academic Requirements
GCSE English & Maths, level 4/C* or above; or Level 2 Functional Skills English & Maths.
*Applicants that have achieved below the above can still apply, however, please note that all applicants will be required to complete and pass Level 2 Functional Skills prior to the end of the apprenticeship.
Safeguarding/Background Checks
All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks and background checks
Applicants will be required to provided two professional references; these can include previous employers, teachers, sports/club providers. They cannot include friends, family or friends of family.
Applicants must be aged 17+ in order to apply.
About Us?
Inside Out is a family-run business established in 2014. We’re passionate about making outdoor adventures accessible to everyone, especially young people. Our mission is to foster a love for nature and bushcraft through engaging programs and experiences.
Over the past decade, we’ve built a thriving community of young bushcrafters who participate in our school programs, holiday clubs, and weekly Outcrafters club. All of our delivery programmes are 100% outdoors – including crafting fires, using bushcraft tools to craft and build, cooking on open fires and of course – wild camping. Camping is a central part of our activities, with many of our programs featuring wild camping, particularly during the summer months.
About the Apprenticeship?
Upon successful completion, applicants will earn a Level 3 Apprenticeship (equivalent to two A-Levels).
As part of the apprenticeship, applicants will also receive three other vocational courses, such as:
- Level 3 Outdoor First Aid
- Archery GB
- Lowland Leader
Applicants will be trained by our in house Bushcraft Instructors, will be registered with the Institute of Outdoor Learning and will begin a learning journey with the view to becoming a Bushcraft Instructor. Optional training and accreditation for this can also be discussed with successful applicants.
To find out more please visit the Inside Out website here.
Vacancy location:
Inside Out – Bushcraft & Adventure, Stoke Road, Tottenhill, Norfolk PE33 0RW
Essential Details:
Salary: £7.90 per hour
Working Hours: 30 hours per week
Closing Date: Friday 21st February 2025
Successful applicants will be contacted on by Tuesday 25th February, 2025.
Interview Date: Thursday 6th March 2025
Possible Start Date: March 2025
A paid, trial shift from Friday 7th – Saturday 8th March will be offered to applicants successful at interview.
To Apply:
Please visit the Inside Out website to complete the application form here.
For the right applicant, we hope this is as much the dream job as it for all of us here; with opportunities to progress onto the Level 5 Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeship upon successful completion.
Should you have any questions, big or small; would like to discuss the role in any way of form – please contact us on:
01366 358 131


