Outdoor Vocational Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Outdoor Vocational Teacher to provide engaging, hands-on lessons in settings designed for students with diverse learning needs. This full-time position starting in September offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a difference in students' lives, focusing on areas like horticulture and outdoor skills.

Benefits

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities for CPD and career development

Weekly pay

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering lessons in horticulture, survival skills, or mechanics.
• Confidence in adapting lessons to individual student needs.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging outdoor lessons focused on practical skills.
• Manage behavior and support pupils with varied learning needs.
• Inspire students in non-traditional learning environments.

Skills

Experience teaching vocational outdoor learning

Behaviour management

Flexible teaching approach

Education

QTS or relevant teaching/training qualifications

Job description

Outdoor Vocational Teacher – September Start
Location:Sidmouth
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: £(Dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about hands-on learning and the great outdoors? Do you have the skills to inspire students through vocational and practical education? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a dedicated Outdoor Vocational Teacher to join a dynamic and supportive alternative provision or SEN setting this September.

We are looking for an enthusiastic educator who can deliver engaging outdoor and vocational lessons to pupils with varied learning needs. This may include areas such as:

• Horticulture and environmental studies

• Outdoor survival skills and bushcraft

• Construction basics, carpentry, or mechanics

• Life skills and team-building activities

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to young people who thrive in non-traditional learning environments.

• Have experience teaching or delivering vocational/outdoor learning

• Be confident managing behaviour and adapting to individual student needs

• Have a nurturing, resilient, and flexible approach to teaching

• Hold or be willing to undergo a DBS check (Teaching Personnel can assist)

• QTS or relevant teaching/training qualifications are desirable but not essential

• Full-time, long-term position starting September

• Competitive pay, paid weekly

• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant at Teaching Personnel

• Opportunities for CPD and career development

• The chance to teach in an engaging, rewarding, and impactful setting

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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