Job Title: Outdoor Teacher
Location: Wetheringsett Manor, Suffolk, IP14 5QX
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.15am - 3.45pm
Salary: £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
At Wetheringsett Manor School, we are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Outdoor Education Teacher to lead and develop our outdoor learning provision, supporting pupils aged 11-18 with a range of additional needs, including ASD and SEMH. This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for education, the outdoors, and personal development while making a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
As our Outdoor Education Teacher, you will deliver engaging and meaningful learning experiences that help pupils build confidence, resilience, independence, and practical life skills.
You will take a lead role in developing and enhancing the school's outdoor education curriculum, delivering programmes such as:
Forest School
Horticulture
Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)
Life Skills Education (WMS101)
Working closely with teaching staff, therapists, families, and external agencies, you will create personalised learning opportunities that enable every pupil to achieve their potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
What you will be doing
Deliver high-quality outdoor education lessons to pupils aged 11-18.
Teach Forest School, Horticulture, DofE, and life skills programmes.
Act as a Form Tutor, supporting pupils' personal development and wellbeing.
Develop and enhance the school's outdoor learning provision.
Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with ASD, SEMH, and additional learning needs.
Work collaboratively with the therapy team to create meaningful, pupil-centred learning experiences.
Plan, assess, and monitor pupil progress to ensure strong outcomes.
Create safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environments both indoors and outdoors.
Support pupils to develop independence, confidence, social skills, and resilience.
Build positive relationships with families, colleagues, and external professionals.
What You'll Bring
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification required.
Has experience working with pupils with SEND, ASD, SEMH, or complex needs.
Is passionate about outdoor learning and experiential education.
Has experience delivering or supporting Forest School, Horticulture, DofE, or similar outdoor programmes.
Can inspire and engage pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning.
Is organised, resilient, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every pupil.
Shares our belief that every young person can succeed with the right support and opportunities.
Driving licence required
About us
Set in the picturesque village of Wetheringsett, in Suffolk, our site has recently benefited from significant development. Our traditional manor house has expanded to include a modern classroom block with everything teachers and students could need. We believe in delivering an exceptional education and to do this we’ve invested in creating an environment which inspires learning, which coupled with our professional teaching team, gives our students a first class start in life.
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 pupils 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 pupils 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
£39000.00 - £39000.00 per year