Stanley Head OEC

Still places, so why not treat your children to a day, or a week, of activities, fun and fresh air!

We're thrilled to see the bookings coming in for this Summer's Activity Programme at Stanley Head OEC!

If you want to book your children on for anything from a single day to a week, or even more, please follow this link - https://shorturl.at/lHcCY.

Lots of activity day choices to choose from, for children from 8 to 13 years!

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER 2026 ACTIVITY DAYS AT STANLEY HEAD OEC!

See pictures for details of dates, prices and activities.

To book, click on the QR code in the picture or follow this link - https://shorturl.at/lHcCY

After a five-year absence, we can't wait to welcome everyone back again for an action packed summer of activities!

It was great to get the water sports season back underway last week with the fabulous children!

You may notice we've added a bit of colour to the fleet as well, with a couple of lovely new canoes generously provided by a quiet benefactor ❤️.

The news that everyone's been waiting for 😍😃

Stanley Head OEC still has a little availability for schools and academies from now to Easter to join us for day visits!

- Any age from Reception upwards,
- All activities age-appropriate,
- We can meet your curricular objectives - popular days include River Studies, Map Skills and Pond Dipping/Natural Habitats!
- We may even be able to support you with your transport needs!

If you're looking to enrich your curriculum, encourage team work and communication skills, or develop resilience and self-confidence, then please get in touch to see how we can help!

We are LOtC Quality Badge holders, AHOEC Gold Standard and AALA licensed, meaning that a booking with us is very straightforward for your visit leaders and EVCs!

No more room this term? No problem, get in touch to book a little further ahead - we're already taking bookings into 2028!

[email protected] or 01782 503208.

Our site looked beautiful in Monday's snow ❄️🌨️

We are looking forward to a new year of adventures here at Stanley Head Outdoor Education Centre

Only one week left to apply for a Full time permanent Instructor role at Stanley Head OEC, and for an Apprentice Instructor Role.

If you know someone that may be interested, please tag them in and let's get these opportunities shared far and wide!

Job vacancies | Stoke-on-Trent Job vacancies

Following the successful completion of the amazing Katie's Apprenticeship (with distinction of course!) we're looking to recruit one more Apprentice Instructor to join the team, and applications are now open!

This is a Level 3 qualification, for a minimum of 12 months plus 1-3 months for the EPA (end point assessment). It is a full time post based at Stanley Head OEC, although travel will be required occasionally to attend Governing Body training courses.

Candidates need have no professional experience in this sector but should be able to demonstrate a passion for at least one of the activities we deliver at the centre.

Not sure if it's for you? - Give Adam a call on 01782 503208 for an informal chat, or email [email protected].

You are sure this is for you? Don't delay, follow the link below, search for APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR and start applying!

Photo - Our fabulous Katie, alongside the equally fantastic Abi, another one of our Apprenticeship success stories!

Closing date: 4th December 2025.

www.stoke.gov.uk/jobs