Education / Sports Coaching / Outdoor Instructor / Trainee Teacher
Are you an outdoor instructor or sports coach looking to transition into a life-changing teaching career?
If you have the resilience, active energy, and strong presence needed to lead young people, you do not need a completed PGCE or QTS right now. We are looking for an Unqualified Outdoor Education Teacher / Sports Coach in Burnley who wants to get paid a full salary while training on the job to become a qualified educator.
Trade the rigid desk classroom for the outdoors. We use sports, bushcraft, fitness, and outdoor adventure activities as a vehicle to re-engage young people who struggle within traditional mainstream education settings.
The Role & Teacher Training Route
Earn While You Learn: Start immediately on a competitive salary up to £31,850 while gaining direct, hands-on classroom and outdoor instructional experience.
Structured Progression: Receive full professional development, mentoring, and support pathways to transition into a fully qualified school teacher or specialised outdoor education lead.
Active Curriculum Delivery: Plan and run engaging sports sessions, team-building activities, and outdoor learning trips around East Lancashire.
Relational Mentoring: Act as a strong role model for students, establishing clear behavioural boundaries rooted in mutual respect rather than strict bureaucracy.
Who Fits This Role Perfectly?
We value your practical experience and personality over a piece of paper. This opportunity is highly suited to individuals with a background in:
Sports Coaching & PE: Experienced sports coaches, holiday camp coordinators, or fitness instructors who know how to motivate groups of youth.
Outdoor Instructors: Individuals with an aptitude for or qualifications in hiking, climbing, Forest School, bushcraft, or multi-activity leadership.
Ex-Military / Service Personnel: Disciplined professionals looking to bring structure, leadership, and resilience to a rewarding community setting.
Requirements
Experience leading, coaching, or working with youth or young adults (sports, youth clubs, or community schemes).
Full UK Driving License (Essential): Must be willing to drive the school minibus to take students to outdoor locations around Burnley and Lancashire.
Strong behavioural boundary setting, a "thick skin", and an empathetic, trauma-informed approach to supporting vulnerable pupils.
Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
What's on Offer?
Salary: Up to £31,850 per annum.
Comprehensive internal training (including positive behaviour management and safeguarding modules).
Clear, fully funded steps toward professional educational qualifications.
If you are ready to pivot your sports coaching or outdoor career into a long-term, lucrative teaching profession right here in Burnley, apply today! Submit your CV along with a brief description of your coaching or outdoor experience
Salary description
£28620.00 - £31860.00 per year