UQT Outdoor Education Teacher
Unqualified Teacher – Outdoor Education
Salary: £22,601 - £35,259 depending on experience and skillsPosition Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Woodlands School
Hours: 40
Additional Information: Closing date - 30th June
Are you passionate about the outdoors and making a real difference in young people's lives? At Aurora Woodlands School, we're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Unqualified Teacher of Outdoor Education to inspire, engage and support our pupils through practical, hands-on learning experiences.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives outside the traditional classroom, bringing learning to life through outdoor activities while supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN).- About the Role
As our Outdoor Education Teacher, you will take the lead in delivering high-quality outdoor learning experiences that promote confidence, independence and teamwork. You'll play a vital role in supporting both the academic and personal development of our pupils.
You will:
- Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging outdoor education sessions
- Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress
- Support children with a range of special educational needs
- Contribute to a broad and balanced curriculum, including teaching other subjects where required
- Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
- Use local outdoor environments and facilities to enrich learning experiences
- Support pupils to develop life skills, resilience and independence
- What We're Looking For
Essential:
- A passion for outdoor learning and education
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally those with SEN
- Strong understanding of health & safety and risk assessment in outdoor settings
- Ability to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive learning activities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
- Desirable Training & Experience:
- Lowland Leader Award
- Hill and Moorland Leader Award
- Experience of leading or delivering the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)
- Why Join Aurora Woodlands School?
- Be part of a supportive and values-driven organisation
- Opportunities for training, development and career progression
- Make a meaningful impact on young people's futures
- Work in a unique setting where learning extends beyond the classroom
- Safeguarding Commitment
- Our Values
At Aurora, we champion inclusion, diversity and equality - ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
✨ If you're ready to take learning outdoors and inspire the next generation, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.
Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.
If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Betsy in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at betsy.walley@theauroragroup.co.uk
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.