Kevin Noble

Alternative Provision and outdoor education practitioner with extensive experience using climbing, paddlesports, expeditions and practical activities to re-engage young people in learning. Skilled in building trusted relationships with young people with SEND, ADHD, EHCPs and barriers to attendance, while maintaining clear boundaries, safeguarding practice and detailed educational reporting. A qualified Rock Climbing Instructor, Lowland Leader, paddlesports professional and DofE Supervisor/Assessor, with experience across 120+ DofE events.

Combines calm leadership, strong risk management and practical teaching with previous experience running a construction business. Now seeking an AP, outdoor education, youth development or DofE role closer to Broadstairs and East Kent.

Alternative Provision Outdoor Instructor / Mentor at School of Outdoors (2025-09 – Present)

• Plan and deliver individualised, activity-based programmes that combine outdoor learning, personal development, functional skills and preparation for adulthood.
• Build consistent, trusting relationships with young people experiencing poor attendance, low engagement, emotional-regulation needs and previous negative experiences of education.
• Use climbing, mountain biking, fishing, gym work, go-karting and community activities to develop independence, communication, problem solving, resilience and work-readiness.
• Support young people with SEND, ADHD and EHCPs through clear routines, flexible communication, co-regulation and appropriately paced challenge.
• Write structured daily reports covering attendance, learning, behaviour, health and safety, safeguarding, young-person voice and progress against programme targets.
• Coordinate with parents, education staff, instructors and activity providers; manage transport, session budgets, equipment and dynamic risk assessments.

DofE Course Director / Instructor at School of Outdoors (2023-03 – Present)

• Direct large DofE events involving up to 180 participants and 20 instructors, overseeing staffing, logistics, safety systems, communication and consistent programme delivery.
• Deliver training, practice and qualifying expeditions, including safety briefings, remote supervision and assessment evidence, while supporting navigation, campcraft, teamwork and resilience.

Freelance Outdoor Activities & DofE Instructor at Outdoor centres and schools across Southern England (2021-05 – Present)

• Deliver safe, engaging sessions in rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, coasteering, high ropes, navigation and campcraft for school, university, family and adult groups.
• Work closely with Portland Outdoor Centre and helped build its current programme of outdoor education and experiences, alongside leading delivery across four peak seasons.
• Worked across 120+ DofE events, including Bronze and Silver training, practice and qualifying expeditions and Gold residential work, as an Expedition Supervisor and Assessor.
• Adapt instruction to different abilities and learning needs while maintaining effective group management, safeguarding and emergency procedures.

Self-Employed Tradesperson / Project Lead at Construction industry (2010-01 – 2020-03)

Progressed from general labouring to skilled trades and then established a small business overseeing domestic renovations and new-build projects.

• Managed clients, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, materials, quality standards and site health and safety.

Hospitality, Travel & Seasonal Roles at Various (2000-07 – 2015-01)

GCSEs – Dane Court Grammar School (1996 – 2001)

Outdoor Instructor Training Programme in Outdoor Instruction (2020-12 – 2021-03)