Outdoor Education Instructor

Are you passionate about using the outdoors to transform the lives of young people? A dynamic and forward-thinking SEMH provision in Tamworth is looking for an experienced Outdoor Education Instructor to join their team and work with students who have been excluded from mainstream education. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact through outdoor learning, helping students develop confidence, resilience, and essential life skills.

As an Outdoor Education Instructor, you will work with small groups of Key Stage 3 and 4 students, delivering structured outdoor learning activities that support both academic progress and social-emotional development. You’ll have the freedom to create engaging sessions in bushcraft, team building, navigation, and other practical skills, while also managing behaviour and encouraging positive participation. Experience working with students with social emotional and mental health needs or challenging behaviour is desirable. This role requires a relevant outdoor education qualification and an enhanced DBS on the update service.

Job Role:

• Delivering outdoor education sessions to small groups of students with SEMH needs.
• Using outdoor learning to build confidence, teamwork, and self-regulation.
• Supporting students’ emotional and behavioural development in a practical setting.
• Working alongside teaching and pastoral staff to ensure positive outcomes.
• Managing risk and promoting safety at all times in outdoor environments.

In return, you will enjoy:

• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people as an outdoor education instructor.
• A supportive and experienced staff team who value creative approaches to learning.
• Access to excellent facilities and outdoor resources.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay based on your experience and qualifications.

This role requires an Outdoor Education Instructor who enjoys teaching young people about the outdoors, can build positive professional relationships, and understands the challenges that students may face. The school is keen to promote the outdoor education programme and you will have the freedom to tailor your session to meet the needs of students.

If you are interested in this Outdoor Education Instructor opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham.

The Education Network Offer:

• Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates.
• Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates.
• You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
• The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters.
• Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
• An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.