Job Description

Outdoor Education Teacher (QTS or Unqualified) - Burnley

Role: Lead Outdoor Instructor / Alternative Provision Teacher

Location: Burnley, Lancashire (Commutable from Nelson, Colne, Blackburn)

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Temp-to-Perm

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an Outdoor Educator looking to move into a specialist setting?

We are seeking a high-energy, resilient Outdoor Education Teacher to join our Alternative Provision in Burnley. This role is perfect for someone who believes that the best learning often happens outside the four walls of a classroom.

Whether you are a Qualified Teacher (QTS) or an Unqualified Instructor with a background in Forest Schools, Bushcraft, or Adventure Training, your ability to engage "at-risk" youth through practical activity is what matters most.

The Role: Beyond the Classroom

In this position, you won't just be teaching; you will be using the outdoors as a tool for therapeutic intervention and engagement for students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs.

  • Curriculum Delivery: Leading outdoor learning, horticulture, or adventure-based sessions that align with personal development goals.

  • Student Engagement: Building trust with students who have disengaged from mainstream schooling.

  • Behavior Management: Using de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed practice in an open-air environment.

  • Temp-to-Perm: Secure a permanent contract after a successful initial period, providing long-term job security in Lancashire.

Key Candidate Requirements

  • Experience: Proven track record working with SEMH, ASC, or "challenging" behavior.

  • Passion for the Outdoors: Skills in Forest Schools, outdoor survival, sports, or practical land-based projects.

  • Resilience: The ability to stay calm and maintain boundaries while working with vulnerable young people.

  • Commute: Must be able to travel to our Burnley site daily.

Why Choose This Provision?

  • Salary: Competitive pay up to £32,000 (depending on experience).

  • Autonomy: Freedom to design engaging, hands-on outdoor sessions.

  • Impact: Support students in Burnley to gain confidence and qualifications through non-traditional pathways.

  • Support: Work within a tight-knit team with a high staff-to-student ratio.

How to Apply

Search for a career that gets you outside. To apply for this Outdoor Education Teacher role in Burnley, please submit your CV today. We are looking to interview and appoint for an ASAP start.

Apply Now or email rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com