Outdoor Learning Instructor

Verbatim Education Limited; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school in Knutsford seeks a passionate Outdoor Learning Instructor. The role involves delivering engaging outdoor sessions tailored for students with additional needs, fostering their development through nature and teamwork activities. Join a supportive team committed to making a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training and professional development

Supportive and committed staff team

Well-resourced outdoor learning environments

Creative opportunities for innovation

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (essential).
• Background in outdoor education or similar.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and health & safety in outdoor settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and safe outdoor learning sessions.
• Promote confidence and teamwork through outdoor activities.
• Create and maintain a safe outdoor environment.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Forest School Leader Level 3

Outdoor First Aid Certification

Experience working with SEND

Job description

Job Title: Outdoor Learning Instructor
Location: Knutsford, Cheshire
School Type: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) School
Contract Type: Full time
Salary: 24k to 28k
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:
We are looking for a passionate and creative Outdoor Learning Instructor to join our dedicated team at a specialist SEND school in Knutsford. This is a unique opportunity to help pupils with a range of additional needs thrive through meaningful outdoor learning experiences.

The successful candidate will deliver outdoor sessions that support students' social, emotional, physical, and academic development in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, safe, and inclusive outdoor learning sessions tailored to the needs of pupils with SEND.

• Use nature and outdoor activities to promote confidence, independence, and teamwork.

• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and support staff to integrate outdoor learning with wider educational goals.

• Create and maintain a safe outdoor environment and ensure all activities are risk-assessed.

• Support individual pupils with varying needs, including autism, social and emotional difficulties, and complex learning needs.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (essential).

• A background in outdoor education, forest school, or similar (desirable qualifications include Forest School Leader Level 3, outdoor first aid).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Patience, adaptability, and a nurturing approach.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and health & safety in an outdoor setting.

• The ability to inspire and motivate pupils through practical, hands-on learning.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming, supportive, and committed staff team.

• Access to high-quality training and continuous professional development.

• Well-resourced outdoor learning environments and opportunities for innovation.

• A chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of young people with additional needs

Apply today!