Outdoor Education Tutor - Alternative Provision

Tradewind Recruitment; Burnley; In loco; GBP 24.907 - 30.996; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tradewind is seeking an Outdoor Education Tutor to support a leading Alternative Provision in the Burnley area. The role is a maternity cover from September 2026 to Easter 2027, with a daily rate of pay.

Responsibilities include delivering practical outdoor learning programmes, bushcraft, team-building, and adapting sessions for SEMH needs while ensuring safety and positive behaviour.

Competenze

• Previous experience in an Alternative Provision, PRU, or with high-risk/SEMH youth.
• Desirable outdoor instructional certifications such as Mountain Leader, Forest School Leader, Paddle Sports, Bushcraft.
• Clean driving licence and access to vehicle preferred for travel to outdoor sites around Burnley.

Mansioni

• Design and deliver practical, engaging outdoor learning programmes tailored to students who thrive outside a mainstream school environment.
• Deliver high‑quality outdoor education sessions (including bushcraft, team‑building, and outdoor sports).
• Adapt sessions to meet the diverse social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs of the students.
• Manage safety and risk assessments effectively while maintaining an exciting learning environment.
• Provide mentor‑style support to encourage positive behaviour, teamwork, and confidence.

Conoscenze

Behaviour management

Empathy

Role modelling

Formazione

Outdoor instructional qualifications

Descrizione del lavoro

Outdoor Education Tutor - Alternative Provision

Location: Burnley area
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Duration: September 2026 – Easter 2027
Salary: £135.89 – £168.80 per day

Overview

Tradewind is looking for an inspiring Outdoor Education Tutor to support a leading Alternative Provision in the Burnley area. The role is a maternity cover position starting in September 2026 and running until Easter 2027.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver practical, engaging outdoor learning programmes tailored to students who thrive outside a mainstream school environment.
• Deliver high‑quality outdoor education sessions (including bushcraft, team‑building, and outdoor sports).
• Adapt sessions to meet the diverse social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs of the students.
• Manage safety and risk assessments effectively while maintaining an exciting learning environment.
• Provide mentor‑style support to encourage positive behaviour, teamwork, and confidence.

What We Are Looking For

Experience

• Previous experience working within an Alternative Provision, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), or with high‑risk/SEMH youth.

Qualifications

• Relevant outdoor instructional qualifications (e.g., Mountain Leader, Forest School Leader, Paddle Sports, Bushcraft) are highly desirable.

Skills

• Excellent behaviour management skills, empathy, and a thick skin.
• Ability to act as a role model and build trust quickly.

Logistics

• Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred for travel to outdoor sites around Burnley.

Why Join Us

• Impact: Make a tangible difference to young people who genuinely need alternative pathways to succeed.
• Support: Work alongside a dedicated, passionate team within a highly supportive provision.
• Partnership Benefits: Access to ongoing professional development and competitive rates of pay via Tradewinds.