Farm-Based Teacher Instructor (Qualified or Unqualified)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated Farm-Based Teacher or Instructor for an Alternative Provision in the Ribble Valley countryside near Clitheroe.

The role welcomes qualified or unqualified candidates to deliver a hands-on farm-based curriculum, using animals, horticulture, and workshops to engage vulnerable young people. You will work with SEMH needs and trauma-informed approaches, applying de-escalation techniques in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS, or Unqualified Teachers / Instructors with a background in SEN, outdoor education, agricultural learning, youth work, or vocational training.
• Outdoor resilience: you must love the outdoors and be ready to work across the farm in all weather conditions - mud, rain, or sunshine.
• Patience & empathy: a natural capacity to build rapport with vulnerable children who have struggled in mainstream schools.
• Adaptability: the ability to think on your feet and adapt learning activities around daily life on the farm.
• Safeguarding: an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or readiness to complete one immediately and checkable references.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical learning experiences using the farm, paddocks, workshops, and surrounding nature as the primary educational tools.
• Integrate core numeracy, literacy, science, and life skills into real-world tasks such as animal care, horticulture, carpentry, land maintenance, and rural projects.
• Work with small groups of young people who experience SEMH needs, neurodivergence (ASC, ADHD), trauma, or high anxiety.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to manage dysregulation and establish clear, empathetic boundaries to help pupils feel safe.
• Collaborate with farm staff, pastoral support teams, and senior leadership to guide each pupil's emotional and academic progress.

Skills

Outdoor resilience

Patience & empathy

Adaptability

Safeguarding

Education

QTS

QTLS

Unqualified with SEN/outdoor ed

Job description

Farm-Based Teacher / Instructor (Qualified or Unqualified) - Alternative Provision (AP)

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire (Ribble Valley)

Salary: Up to 33,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Term Time Only)

Step Outside the Four Walls: Be Part of Something Special

Are you tired of routine classroom constraints, endless paperwork, and rigid desk-bound timetables? Do you believe that some of the most powerful learning happens with wellies on, fresh air in your lungs, and animals by your side?

We are offering an extraordinary opportunity for an enthusiastic, grounded, and creative Teacher or Instructor (Qualified or Unqualified) to join a pioneering farm-based Alternative Provision (AP) in the heart of the Ribble Valley / Clitheroe countryside.

Here, you won't just be delivering lessons; you will be helping vulnerable young people reconnect with education, rebuild trust, and discover their strengths in a calm, therapeutic, rural environment.

The Role: Education Reimagined

• Farm-Based Curriculum: Deliver engaging, practical learning experiences using the farm, paddocks, workshops, and surrounding nature as your primary educational tools.

• Hands-on & "Sneaky" Learning: Integrate core functional numeracy, literacy, science, and life skills naturally into real-world tasks-such as animal care, horticulture, carpentry, land maintenance, and practical rural projects.

• Therapeutic Support: Work closely with small groups of young people who experience SEMH needs, neurodivergence (ASC, ADHD), trauma, or high anxiety.

• De-escalation & Mentoring: Use positive, calm, trauma-informed approaches to manage dysregulation, establishing clear and empathetic boundaries that help pupils feel safe and understood.

• Multidisciplinary Team: Collaborate with farm staff, pastoral support teams, and senior leadership to guide each pupil's emotional and academic progress.

Who We Are Looking For

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for a breath of fresh air, or an inspiring instructor with real-world practical skills, we want to hear from you:

• Qualifications: QTS, QTLS, or Unqualified Teachers / Instructors with a background in SEN, outdoor education, agricultural learning, youth work, or vocational training.

• Outdoor Resilience: You must love the outdoors and be ready to work across the farm in all weather conditions-mud, rain, or sunshine.

• Patience & Empathy: A natural capacity to build rapport with vulnerable children who have struggled in mainstream schools.

• Adaptability: The ability to think on your feet and adapt learning activities around daily life on the farm.

• Safeguarding: An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to complete one immediately) and checkable professional references.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: Up to 33,000 per year (equivalent day rate during initial trial, leading directly to a permanent school contract).

• Sociable School Hours: Monday to Friday, term-time only-no evenings, split shifts, or weekend work.

• A Truly Unique Setting: Leave behind the stress of conventional classroom environments and make a genuine, visible difference every single day.

• Convenient Commute: Stunning Ribble Valley location, within easy reach of Clitheroe, Blackburn, Burnley, Preston, and the wider East Lancashire area.