Outdoor Teacher - Burnley

Justteachers Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking an Outdoor Education Teacher to join a vibrant specialist school in the Burnley area on a long-term basis. The full-time post is due to start in September 2026, with shortlisting currently taking place.

The school delivers a dynamic curriculum through outdoor learning, helping pupils build confidence, resilience and practical life skills, with a strong focus on experiential education and safety.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification or strong outdoor education experience.
• Experience with children/young people in outdoor or educational settings.
• Knowledge of outdoor learning, risk management and behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging outdoor learning sessions and activities.
• Help pupils develop teamwork, resilience and confidence through hands-on experiences.
• Ensure safety and compliance with risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Outdoor learning

Risk management

Behaviour support

Lesson planning

Teamwork

Education

QTS or equivalent

Two education references

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking an Outdoor Education Teacher to join a vibrant specialist school in the Burnley area on a long-term basis.
The full-time post is due to start in September 2026, with shortlisting currently taking place.

The school is committed to delivering a dynamic and engaging curriculum through outdoor learning, helping pupils build confidence, resilience and practical life skills. With a strong focus on experiential education, the school uses outdoor environments to support both academic progress and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering engaging outdoor learning sessions and activities
• Supporting pupils to develop teamwork, resilience and confidence through hands-on experiences
• Ensuring all outdoor activities are delivered safely and in line with risk assessments and safeguarding procedures

Pre-requisites:

• Relevant teaching qualifications (QTS or equivalent) or strong experience in outdoor education
• Proven experience working with children or young people in an outdoor or educational setting
• Strong knowledge of outdoor learning, risk management and behaviour support strategies
• Two education or school-based references