Outdoor Education Teacher (SEMH & Forest School)

Location: Barnoldswick, Lancashire (BB18)

Salary: -28,000 - -32,000 per annum (FTE)

Contract: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm

Start Date: ASAP / April 2026

Role Overview

Are you a teacher who believes the best classroom has no walls? We are seeking an innovative Outdoor Education Teacher for a specialized SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) role in Barnoldswick. This is a hybrid position designed for a practitioner who excels in non-traditional environments.

The Weekly Split:

• 2 Days: Specialised classroom-based teaching (Small group SEMH).

• 3 Days: Outdoor learning and adventure-based education.

We practice a "Sneaking Teaching" philosophy embedding core literacy, numeracy, and life skills into high-engagement outdoor activities so students learn without the pressure of a traditional desk-bound setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Sneaking Teaching: Plan and deliver "stealth learning" where academic objectives are integrated into bushcraft, horticulture, and outdoor survival skills.

• SEMH Support: Use the outdoors as a therapeutic tool to support students with complex emotional needs, attachment disorders, and EHCP targets.

• Curriculum Delivery: Lead small-group classroom sessions for 2 days a week, focusing on re-engaging "hard-to-reach" learners.

• Restorative Practice: Utilise trauma-informed de-escalation techniques to manage behaviour and build resilience.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified: Holding QTS, QTLS, or a Level 3 Forest School Leadership qualification.

• Outdoor Expert: Confident leading sessions in all Lancashire weathers; experienced in risk-benefit assessment.

• Resilient: A "firm but fair" approach with the empathy required to support vulnerable young people.

• Local: Ideally based in or near the BB18 area (Barnoldswick, Colne, Skipton).

Why Join Our Team?

• Temp-to-Perm: A 1-2 day paid trial is available immediately, leading to a permanent contract for the right candidate.

• Creative Freedom: We value teachers who think outside the box (and the building).

• Competitive Pay: Up to -32k with a clear path for professional development.

How to Apply

Submit your CV today. We are looking to interview and hold trial days sooner rather than later.

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