Outdoor Education Programme Lead - Hampshire

Outdoor Learning; England; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

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Job summary

Bohunt Education Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Programme Lead to manage the Duke of Edinburgh and paddlesports across BET schools. The role is 3 days per week (22.5 hours), term time plus 5 weeks, with travel to Hawley Lake and other venues.

You will support DofE centres, lead on safety and risk assessments, line manage instructors and coordinators, and help develop the paddlesport programme while upholding safeguarding and inclusive values.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of outdoor education.
• Experience in instruction and training of staff in an outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Support DofE centres in the Trust to ensure enough trained leaders, especially for expeditions.
• Use eDofE reporting to support delivery, measure performance and targets.
• Lead development and improvement of the paddlesport programme.
• Lead on risk assessments, procedures and safety systems for DofE/paddlesport.
• Direct line management of Paddlesport Instructors and DofE Coordinators/Managers.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive staff culture.
• Oversee equipment use, maintenance and storage, including statutory requirements.
• Instruct outdoor sessions/courses and lead in-house staff training.
• Ensure activities comply with statutory guidance and health & safety.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Values-driven, inclusive approach aligned with Bohunt ethos.

Job description

Contract type Part time / Permanent

BET Outdoor Education Programme Lead: Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) and Paddlesports at Bohunt Education Trust

3 days/week 22.5 hours per week, term time only + 5 weeks (equivalent to 44 working weeks a year) taking into consideration weekends and trips away

BET Outdoors delivers a safe, high-quality, inclusive and engaging paddlesport programme at Hawley Lake and on various waterways to hundreds of students each year. Our paddlesport programme develops water safety and risk awareness, while teaching young people to recognise hazards and make informed decisions around waterways; fostering a greater appreciation of the natural environment, wildlife and the importance of protecting the environments in which they participate. It also develops students’ self-confidence and resilience.

The DofE’s Award is a UK charity that makes a difference to young people’s lives and prepares them for life and work. Over 1,000 young people per year from every possible background take part in ourDofE programme to broaden their horizons, develop their leadership skills, learn to work with others, volunteer in their local communities, increase their employability, and prove to themselves they can succeed at a serious challenge.

This is an exciting time to join the Bohunt Education Trust as we seek to build on the excellent current provision within our schools, cementing the place of outdoor education as fundamental for developing leadership, confidence, teamwork and communication in our pupils. The successful applicant will have a strong working knowledge of outdoor education, alongside previous experience of instruction and training of staff in an outdoor environment. They will be a motivational and personable instructor, able to stimulate a passion for outdoor education in our pupils.

As a Programme Lead you will

• Support DofE centres in the Trust to have enough, appropriately trained, qualified and inducted leaders for all sections of the Award, in particular the expedition section
• Use the eDofE reporting functions to support delivery, measure performance and set development targets for schools across BET
• Lead the development and ongoing improvement of aspects of the BET’s paddlesport programme
• Lead on risk assessments, operating procedures and safety systems for DofE/paddlesport programmes
• Directly line manage Paddlesport Instructors and DofE Coordinators/Managers and support all staff involved in outdoor provisions across the Bohunt Education Trust
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and collaborative staff culture
• Oversee the effective use, maintenance and storage of equipment, including any statutory requirements
• Instructing outdoor sessions/courses and leading in-house training to staff
• Ensure all activities comply with statutory guidance, Trust policies and Health & Safety requirements
• A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Have a values‑driven, inclusive approach, aligned with Bohunt’s ethos of Enjoy, Respect, Achieve

We offer you:

• A varied role in a fast-paced environment
• The opportunity to be a key part of a growing Multi-Academy Trust
• Support for appropriate training and qualifications
• Benefits including Cycle to Work, Retail and other discounts schemes

Start date: 4 January 2027 (or sooner if possible)

Bohunt Education Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings and are actively working to increase representation across all areas of our Trust. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in our workforce, including, but not limited to:

• Returning parents or carers re-entering the workplace
• Individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds
• People who are LGBTQ+
• Those with a disability, impairment, or long-term condition
• Individuals with caring responsibilities or a lived experience of poverty
• People from different nations, regions, and cultures

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here to support you, just let us know.

Appointments will be made subject to pre-employment checks, receipt of satisfactory references enhanced DBS check including online/social media checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Job location: Hampshire, Berkshire & W. Sussex- negotiable across BET schools

Interviews: Week of 23 November 2026