Outdoor and Forest School Instructor

Outcomes First Group; Manchester; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Discounts and health benefits

Cycle to Work

Zusammenfassung

The Holden School in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Outdoor Learning & Forest School Instructor to help children and young people discover confidence, resilience and a love of learning through nature. You will design and deliver engaging outdoor experiences that develop independence, teamwork and life skills, tailoring activities to meet the needs of students with SEND.

Join a dedicated education team focused on wellbeing, risk management, and creating memorable outdoor learning

Qualifikationen

• Experience working with children with SEND (Special Educational Needs) is desirable.
• Ability to motivate and inspire children of different ages and abilities.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to conduct risk assessments.

Aufgaben

• Plan and deliver Forest School and outdoor learning sessions.
• Create engaging learning experiences tailored to individual student needs.
• Promote resilience, teamwork and confidence through outdoor activities.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing by carrying out risk assessments and maintaining equipment.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to embed outdoor learning across the curriculum.
• Supervise students during outdoor sessions and enrichment activities.
• Maintain records of student progress and participation.
• Champion outdoor learning to support each child's development.

Jobbeschreibung

Do you believe some of the best learning happens outdoors? At The Holden School we're looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Outdoor Learning & Forest School Instructor to help children and young people discover confidence, resilience and a love of learning through nature. Working alongside our Outdoor Learning Lead and wider education team, you'll design and deliver engaging outdoor experiences that develop independence, teamwork, communication and life skills. From woodland adventures and bushcraft to creative problem-solving and environmental learning, every day offers something different. If you're passionate about outdoor education and want to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver exciting Forest School and outdoor learning sessions that inspire curiosity, confidence and independence.
• Create engaging learning experiences tailored to meet the individual needs of students with SEND.
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience and teamwork through creative outdoor activities.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants by carrying out risk assessments and maintaining equipment to the highest standards.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to embed outdoor learning across the curriculum.
• Supervise and support students during outdoor sessions, educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, achievements and participation.
• Champion outdoor learning throughout the school, helping to create memorable experiences that support every child's development. Experience working with children with SEN
• Ability to motivate and inspire children of different ages, abilities, and confidence levels
• Clear, confident, and fair approach with strong behaviour management skills
• Enthusiasm for outdoor learning and the ability to make every session fun, purposeful, and safe. The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 16, catering for students with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for students who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support