Outdoor Learning Coordinator

Education/Qualifications/Training

• Trained in delivery of Duke of Edinburgh, Lowland Leader, Hill and Moorland Leader, Mountain Leader, Forest Schools or a willingness to attend training
• Up to date First Aidcertificate (CPD/Training) First Aid Qual

Experience

• Experience in managingand delivering programmes or projects for young people
• Ability to demonstratemanagement of outdoor education or adventurous activity programmes
• Experience of developingand managing partnerships with external providers and community organisations
• Ability to demonstrateexcellent leadership and management skills
• Proven track record of ability to make use of and develop the outdoor learning space available
• Be highly skilled inbehaviour management skills, with the ability to manage confrontation andchallenging behaviour

Knowledge &Understanding

• Understand thecontribution outdoor learning makes to wellbeing, engagement, communication,personal development and preparation for life
• Ability to lead a rangeof outdoor activities
• Ability to work withexternal provider to co-ordinate outdoor education
• Ability to create andmaintain a safe, happy, stimulating and well-organised learning space(s)
• Good organisational andpersonal management skills
• Understanding of Quality ofLife and Positive Behaviour Support approaches

Attributes, Skills andAbilities

• Driving licence D1 &E
• An ability to demand highstandards
• Abilityto work in a team

Personal Qualities

• Values-driven, committed to Safeguarding, student welfare, equality anddiversity
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to undertake furthertraining and continuous learning
• Commitment tothe aims, values and ethos of the Foundation, including Quality of Life andPositive Behaviour Support
• Passionateadvocate for outdoor learning, enrichment and preparation for life
• Passionate about workingwith children and young people
• Flexible and responsiveto change
• Ability to work underpressure. Manages time effectively
• High level of positivityand emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
• Creative, ambitious, solution-focused,resilient, adaptable and responsive to change
• Ability to relate welland motivate young people
• Able to influence andcoordinate others through expertise, relationships and shared purpose
• Ability to keep childrenand young people safe, including child protection and forming and maintainingappropriate relationships and personal boundaries
• Effective planning anddelivery
• Effective behaviourmanagement Ability to monitor participation, identify barriers and useevidence to improve provision
• Good organisational andpersonal management skills

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