Outdoor Education Lead: Forest School & DofE for SEND

Outcomes First Group; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group's Acorn Education division is seeking an enthusiastic Outdoor Education Teacher for Wetheringsett Manor School in Suffolk. You will lead outdoor learning for pupils aged 11-18 with SEND, delivering Forest School, horticulture, DofE and life skills to build confidence and resilience.

As Form Tutor and key collaborator with therapists and families, you will tailor programmes to ASD/SEMH needs, develop the outdoor curriculum, assess progress, and foster safe, engaging learning

Qualifications

• Must hold a QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, ASD/SEMH.
• Driving licence required to support off-site activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality outdoor education lessons to pupils aged 11-18.
• Teach Forest School, Horticulture, DofE, and life skills programmes.
• Act as a Form Tutor, supporting pupils' personal development and wellbeing.
• Develop and enhance the school's outdoor learning provision.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with ASD, SEMH, and additional learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with the therapy team to create meaningful, pupil-centred learning experiences.
• Plan, assess, and monitor pupil progress to ensure strong outcomes.
• Create safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environments both indoors and outdoors.
• Support pupils to develop independence, confidence, social skills, and resilience.
• Build positive relationships with families, colleagues, and external professionals.

Skills

Outdoor education

SEND experience

QTS

Driving licence

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Outcomes First Group's Acorn Education division is seeking an enthusiastic Outdoor Education Teacher for Wetheringsett Manor School in Suffolk. You will lead outdoor learning for pupils aged 11-18 with SEND, delivering Forest School, horticulture, DofE and life skills to build confidence and resilience.

As Form Tutor and key collaborator with therapists and families, you will tailor programmes to ASD/SEMH needs, develop the outdoor curriculum, assess progress, and foster safe, engaging learning