Teacher of Outdoor Education

Up to £51,763 + excellent benefits

Are you an inspirational and highly skilled outdoor educator with experience of working with young people with a range of additional needs including Autism and SEMH? If you can add in a range of NGB qualifications and experience of working in Trauma informed ways, then we would like to hear from you. This new role is positioned to have a significant and positive effect on our school provision and the opportunities on offer to our young people.

We plan to expand our Outdoor offer as part of our enriched curriculum, with personal development at the centre. We have several staff who can deliver Forest Schools, DofE and countryside walks. We are looking for someone who can support colleagues to get the best out of all learning outside the classroom opportunities and provide technical advice and support for planning off site learning and adventurous class trips. Beyond this we want someone with the skills and abilities to plan more specialist adventurous learning activities with sound judgement and management of learning outcomes and risks against the risk benefit model and best practice.

Essential: at least 3 NGB awards including Mountaineering, Climbing and at least one Watersport. Desirable: Mountain biking.

Ability to drive minibuses essential

Degree in education or relevant area. QTS or willingness to work towards within 18 months.

Teacher pay scale/unqualified teacher pay scale until QTS has been achieved.

Additional SEN point offered.

Those Huge Small Victories

Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

Get out what you put in

You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Hartwell School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Stockton-on-Tees. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of other associated conditions.

The recent Ofsted rating of Good has established the school as one of the leading specialist provisions in the North East.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and
benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays

• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here

• Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Outdoor EducationTeacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

– Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
– Your genuine passion for teaching and the impact your subject can have on young lives
– The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class
– Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department
– You’ll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD