Job Description

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY Area)

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (FTE) / Competitive Daily Rates for Temp period

Contract: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm

Start Date: Easter 2026 (April Start)

Role Overview

Are you a resilient educator who believes that learning happens best outside the four walls of a classroom? We are seeking a passionate Outdoor Education Teacher to join our specialist SEMH provision in Blackpool for an Easter 2026 start.

This role is designed for a teacher or instructor who can lead a small cohort of students with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will deliver a curriculum rooted in kinesthetic, nature-based learning to re-engage young people who have struggled in mainstream settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Outdoor Lesson Delivery: Design and lead engaging sessions including bushcraft, orienteering, horticulture, and environmental science.

  • Therapeutic Intervention: Use the outdoor environment as a "calm zone" to support students in regulating their emotions and building self-esteem.

  • EHCP Progress: Track and report on student development against their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.

  • Behaviour Management: Apply trauma-informed de-escalation techniques (Team Teach or PACE) to maintain a safe and positive learning atmosphere.

  • Transition Support: Bridge the gap between outdoor activities and classroom-based reflections to ensure holistic academic progress.

Candidate Requirements

  • Expertise: Proven experience working with "at-risk" youth or students with ASC, ADHD, and SEMH needs.

  • Qualifications: QTS/QTLS is preferred, but we highly value unqualified instructors with significant outdoor leadership (Forest School Level 3/Mountain Training) and SEN experience.

  • Resilience: The "Blackpool Grit"-the ability to stay positive and professional in all Lancashire weather and through challenging student behaviours.

  • Commitment: Available for a full-time start in April 2026 with a desire to move into a permanent role.

Why Choose This Blackpool Provision?

  • Immediate Impact: Join a team where your creativity and autonomy are valued over "box-ticking."

  • Stable Career Path: This is a Temp-to-Perm role; we use the Summer Term as a "fit" period before offering a permanent contract for the new academic year.

  • Training: Fully funded CPD in de-escalation, first aid, and mental health support.

How to Apply

We are looking to hold trial days immediately to secure our Easter appointment. Submit your CV today to be considered.