Impactful Outdoor Education Tutor for SEMH Youth (Burnley)

Tradewind Recruitment; Burnley; On-site; GBP 24,907 - 30,996; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind is seeking an Outdoor Education Tutor to support a leading Alternative Provision in the Burnley area. The role is a maternity cover from September 2026 to Easter 2027, with a daily rate of pay.

Responsibilities include delivering practical outdoor learning programmes, bushcraft, team-building, and adapting sessions for SEMH needs while ensuring safety and positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Alternative Provision, PRU, or with high-risk/SEMH youth.
• Desirable outdoor instructional certifications such as Mountain Leader, Forest School Leader, Paddle Sports, Bushcraft.
• Clean driving licence and access to vehicle preferred for travel to outdoor sites around Burnley.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver practical, engaging outdoor learning programmes tailored to students who thrive outside a mainstream school environment.
• Deliver high‑quality outdoor education sessions (including bushcraft, team‑building, and outdoor sports).
• Adapt sessions to meet the diverse social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs of the students.
• Manage safety and risk assessments effectively while maintaining an exciting learning environment.
• Provide mentor‑style support to encourage positive behaviour, teamwork, and confidence.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Role modelling

Education

Outdoor instructional qualifications

Job description

Tradewind is seeking an Outdoor Education Tutor to support a leading Alternative Provision in the Burnley area. The role is a maternity cover from September 2026 to Easter 2027, with a daily rate of pay.

Responsibilities include delivering practical outdoor learning programmes, bushcraft, team-building, and adapting sessions for SEMH needs while ensuring safety and positive behaviour.