Job Title: Outdoor Education Instructor / Teacher
Location: Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, TN5 7EL
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8am - 4pm, including 1 x 5pm finish
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you the kind of teacher who can turn a chilly morning into a bold learning experience? Do you believe that confidence, wellbeing and achievement often start outside the classroom on footpaths, by campfires, on a climbing wall, or out in the fresh air with a plan and a steady hand?
We’re always on the lookout for dedicated, caring people to add to our team. In this role, you’ll play a big part in helping children and vulnerable adults live comfortable lives and achieve their potential. Your leadership will shape outdoor learning experiences that build skills for life resilience, teamwork, communication, independence and a sense of belonging.
Key Responsibilities
As the Outdoor Education Lead Teacher, you will lead the planning, delivery and development of outdoor education and activity programmes across our provision. You’ll ensure high-quality learning, safe practice and a calm, supportive environment where learners can grow.
Lead outdoor education provision: plan engaging sessions aligned to learner needs, education plans and developmental outcomes.
Deliver high-impact learning: teach practical outdoors activities that develop confidence, communication, problem-solving and independence.
Drive inclusion and progress: tailor learning for a range of needs, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to succeed.
Support safety and standards: promote a culture of safe practice, risk awareness and effective supervision at all times.
Develop the programme: continually improve activities, resources and pathways to ensure progression over time.
Lead by example: be a positive role model with consistent boundaries, warmth and professional integrity.
Work collaboratively: partner with colleagues to reinforce learning across the wider curriculum and residential routines.
About You
Strong experience in education, with a proven track record of effective teaching and thoughtful, well-structured planning.
An outdoor background gained through teaching, coaching, environmental education, adventure activities, or relevant qualifications, with confidence in creating meaningful learning experiences beyond the classroom.
A clear understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every learner can thrive.
Confident group leadership, with the ability to adapt plans quickly and remain calm, purposeful, and solution-focused under pressure.
A reflective and proactive approach, with a continual focus on improving learning outcomes, strengthening engagement, and helping learners reach their potential.
QTS or equivalent desirable
Full UK driving licence
About Us
Bricklehurst Manor School is a new school that caters for up to 60 students with SEMH and associated needs. We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £45000.00 per year