Head of Outdoor Education

Bristol Grammar School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a full-time Head of Outdoor Education to develop and implement a cohesive strategy that spans ages 4 to 18. The ideal candidate should have significant outdoor education experience, be qualified as a Mountain Leader, and hold a portfolio of outdoor qualifications. This role offers benefits such as access to free lunch and regular sports events.

Benefits

Access to free lunch

Regular sports and social events

Cash health plan

Pension

Qualifications

• Qualified to Mountain Leader (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with young people (4-18) in outdoor educational settings.
• Portfolio of outdoor qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cohesive whole-school strategy for Outdoor Education.
• Lead the development and delivery of a five-year plan for the programme.
• Establish outreach opportunities with external organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Outdoor education experience

Team management

Character development

Education

Mountain Leader qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Bristol Grammar School is seeking a full-time Head of Outdoor Education to start immediately.

We have a long-standing and vibrant tradition of outdoor and adventurous learning, embedded within the wider educational experience of our pupils. The School is exceptionally well-resourced to support a diverse range of activities, with facilities that include an indoor climbing wall, a fleet of eight kayaks, dedicated forest school areas, and an extensive collection of camping equipment.

The Head of Outdoor Education will be responsible for developing and implementing a cohesive whole-school strategy for Outdoor Education that spans ages 4 to 18, with a clear focus on fostering character development, leadership, resilience, and wellbeing. They will lead the creation and delivery of a five-year development plan to ensure sustained growth and innovation within the programme. A key aspect of the role will involve identifying and establishing outreach opportunities, forging meaningful connections with external organisations and the broader community.

The ideal candidate will be qualified to Mountain Leader (or equivalent), hold a portfolio of outdoor qualifications and have experience of working with young people (4-18), in an outdoor educational setting in a team leader or management role.

Benefits of working with us include access to free lunch, regular sports and social events, a cash health plan, pension and more.

ABOUT BRISTOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL (BGS)

BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.

SCHOOL MISSION

To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.

SAFEGUARDING

Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private & confidential for the Headmaster which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.