Outdoor Education Teacher - Independent SEN School

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding independent SEN school in Burnley is seeking an Outdoor Education Teacher. The successful candidate will design and deliver engaging lessons for students with special educational needs. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,500, beginning November 2025, with the potential for a permanent position. Candidates must have relevant outdoor qualifications and a valid UK driving licence for home visits.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people with SEN, SEMH, or challenging behaviour.
• QTS is desirable but not essential; substantial experience can substitute.
• Strong communication, flexibility, and a deeply nurturing, patient approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and deliver engaging Outdoor Education lessons.
• Work with students requiring practical methods to access the curriculum.
• Manage classroom and outdoor environment effectively.
• Contribute to pupils' holistic development and EHC Plans.
• Conduct home visits and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Experience in Outdoor Education/Forest School programs

Ability to work with children with SEN

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and nurturing approach

Education

Relevant professional outdoor qualifications

Tools

Valid UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Outdoor Education Teacher - Independent SEN School

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Contract: Temporary-to-Permanent

Employment type: Full-Time

Salary: Up to 30,500 per annum (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)

Are you passionate about the power of Outdoor Education to transform the lives and learning of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? An outstanding independent SEN school in Burnley is seeking a dynamic and resilient individual to join their team as an Outdoor Education Teacher on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This role is suitable for either a Qualified Teacher (QTS) or an Unqualified Instructor with substantial experience delivering curriculum and interventions in an outdoor setting, particularly with pupils who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) or complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and deliver engaging, therapeutic, and accredited Outdoor Education lessons and activities (e.g., Forest School, DofE, environmental studies, adventure-based learning).
• Work with students who require alternative and practical methods to access the curriculum, focusing on personal development, teamwork, and resilience.
• Manage a classroom and outdoor environment effectively, using appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation strategies for students with SEN, particularly SEMH.
• Contribute to pupils\' holistic development and the implementation of their EHC Plans.
• Conduct planned and essential home visits. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are mandatory for this duty.
• Ensure all outdoor activities comply with rigorous health and safety standards, including risk assessments.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in the planning and delivery of Outdoor Education/Forest School programs.
• Proven ability to work effectively with children and young people with SEN, SEMH, or challenging behaviour.
• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) is desirable but not essential. Relevant professional outdoor qualifications (e.g., Forest School Leader, Mountain Leader, NGB awards) alongside substantial experience will be considered.
• A valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is mandatory for completing required home visits and off-site activities.
• Strong communication, flexibility, and a deeply nurturing, patient approach.

The Offer

• Salary: Competitive, up to 30,500 per annum.
• Contract: Full-Time, Temporary initially, with a strong view to becoming Permanent.
• Start Date: Monday 3rd November 2025.
• Setting: Independent SEN School in Burnley.

If you are ready to make a significant difference through hands-on, outdoor learning, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter detailing your outdoor education experience and ability to drive for home visits to (url removed) or click apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Outdoor Education Teacher (Qualified/Unqualified) job in Burnley SEN School. Up to 30,500, Temp-to-Perm. Must drive for home visits. Start Nov 2025.