Cycling Assurer-Instructor (Annualised Hours)

Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. The hourly rate for this annualised hours, permanent position is £18.77 per hour (inclusive of 15% leave allowance). This equates to an annual salary of £6,532 per annum for working 400 hours per year, or £9,798 per annum for working 600 hours per year. Working hours can be discussed following application. Do you hold the Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training? Would you like to support Instructors to ensure riders are being taught according to the National Standard for cycle training? Would you like to help new Instructors? We are excited to be recruiting a Cycling Assurer Instructor to join our fantastic Cycle Training team. This role is Surreywide based at required school training locations. Observations are made on site, and reports can be compiled at home or in the office. Our Offer to You Annual leave allowance An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Carers leave and volunteering days A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role The cycle training team comprises of 80 Instructors. We aim to make an IQA visit to each Instructor at least once per year. The assurer can help to provide support to individuals after their IQA if this is identified as a need. The Assurer also helps the induction of new Instructors through mentoring and shadowing. Key duties of the Cycling Assurer Instructor include: Undertake a programme of observing Instructors delivering training. Assess Instructor delivery against national standards and our supplementary standards. Liaise with Instructors before visiting them. Report on your findings, including any further mentoring you suggest and any feedback from Instructors. Support new Instructors through their induction, including mentoring, shadowing and pre-Post Course Assessment visits. Attend regular planning meetings with your Cycle Training Supervisor. Co-instruct on Bikeability courses, for a limited number of times per year, in order to maintain your practice. You will share visits with our other Cycling Assurer Instructor, agreeing with your Supervisor which visits will be on your schedule. Mostly, but not always, you will be scheduled to arrive for your first visit for 10:30 or after to allow for longer travel distances. You need to be prepared undertake further training as required for your role, such as obtaining the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence that you are a qualified Cycling Instructor (Level 2 in Instructing Cycle Training Award) and align with our behaviours. To apply, please submit a CV, relating your experience and skills to the duties of the post, and also answer the following four questions: How would you make an IQA visit a positive and constructive experience for an Instructor? What examples have you introduced, or seen, that have made for great rider progress? How would you develop our IQA practice? How would this role fit in with your commitments and plans? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact David Sharpington via e-mail or teams. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 26th April 2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.