Outdoor Practitioner

eTeach UK Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Bristol is seeking an Outdoor Practitioner to inspire children through high-quality outdoor sessions. This role focuses on fostering confidence, resilience, and respect for nature in a stimulating learning environment. The ideal candidate will plan engaging activities that support children's physical, emotional, and social development, working within a community that values diversity and collaboration. Join us in empowering young people to thrive and succeed.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension schemes

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English with minimum Grade 4 or equivalent.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Calm and quick decision-making under pressure.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging outdoor sessions.
• Encourage exploration and play in nature.
• Promote environmental awareness among pupils.
• Assess risks to ensure safety in activities.
• Adapt activities for different ages and abilities.

Skills

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Energetic and enthusiastic

Strong team player

Calm under pressure

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Outdoor Practitioner

Location: Venturers’ Academy, Bristol

E-ACT Venturers’ Academy | Where everything’s possible

Venturers’ Academy is a stimulating, caring and orderly environment in which to learn and grow, where each individual has respect for themselves and for others. We expect the highest standards and work with our young people at Venturers’ Academy where everything’s possible.

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

We are looking for an Outdoor Practitioner to deliver high-quality outdoor sessions that inspire children to develop confidence, resilience, and independence through hands‑on learning experiences in a natural outdoor environment. The role supports the holistic development of pupils by fostering curiosity, creativity, and respect for nature.

Key responsibilities

• Planning and delivering outdoor sessions that are engaging, safe and tailored to the needs of pupils.
• Encouraging exploration and play in natural environments to support physical, emotional and social development.
• Promoting environmental awareness and teaching children to care for and respect the natural world.
• Risk assessing activities and environments to ensure safety at all times.
• Supporting individual needs by adapting activities for different ages, abilities and learning styles.

Pay range: NJC19-23 – £28,198.53 - £30,285.65. FTE £32,061.00 - £34,434.00. 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Qualifications and Skills

• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
• Ability to relate well to children and adults and to work with students individually and in a group.
• Ability to act calmly and quickly under pressure or in an emergency.
• Be energetic, enthusiastic and a strong team player.

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places! At E‑ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people‑first culture, and ensure every voice is heard. We are proud to lead system‑wide change both locally and nationally – providing sector‑wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E‑ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people‑first culture and relentless drive for excellence. With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Benefits

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year‑round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high‑quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9‑point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part‑time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people‑first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. E‑ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E‑ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.