Outdoor Education Teacher — Transformative Field Learning

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. seeks an Outdoor Education Teacher or Outdoor Learning Instructor to lead practical, nature-based lessons for pupils with SEMH needs in Barnoldswick and surrounding areas.

The position is full-time with a temp-to-perm pathway, leveraging the outdoors as the classroom in all weather conditions. Qualified teachers (QTS/QTLS) and those with outdoor leadership backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS, or Unqualified Teachers with outdoor learning background.
• Resilience and outdoors mindset; comfortable in all seasons.
• Experience with SEMH, trauma or complex behavioural needs is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, outdoor-focused learning experiences across a range of subjects.
• Build trust and therapeutic relationships with vulnerable pupils in SEMH contexts.
• Use restorative approaches and de-escalation techniques to manage behaviours.
• Supervise activities in all weather, maintaining health and safety routines.
• Track student engagement and progress, reporting to leadership.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

Outdoor Learning

Forest School

Youth Work

Sports Coaching

Alternative Provision

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. seeks an Outdoor Education Teacher or Outdoor Learning Instructor to lead practical, nature-based lessons for pupils with SEMH needs in Barnoldswick and surrounding areas.

The position is full-time with a temp-to-perm pathway, leveraging the outdoors as the classroom in all weather conditions. Qualified teachers (QTS/QTLS) and those with outdoor leadership backgrounds are encouraged to apply.