Outcomes First Group
Outdoor Learning & Forest School Instructor
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Outdoor Learning & Forest School Instructor
Outdoor Learning & Forest School Instructor
Location: Stretton Shires School, Stretton, Rutland, LE15 7GT
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Salary: £24,132.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
Eligibility: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
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About the Role
Do you believe some of the best learning happens outdoors?
At The Shires School, we’re looking for an inspiring Outdoor Learning & Forest School Instructor to help young people build confidence, resilience, and a love of learning through nature.
You’ll work alongside our Outdoor Learning Lead and the wider education team to design and deliver stimulating outdoor experiences, fostering independence, teamwork, communication, and life skills.
Whether through woodland adventures, bushcraft, creative problem-solving, or environmental learning, each day offers new adventures.
If you’re passionate about outdoor education and want to make a meaningful impact on young people with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver exciting Forest School and outdoor learning sessions, sparking curiosity, confidence, independence.
- Craft tailored learning experiences for pupils with SEND, supporting their unique needs.
- Develop pupils' resilience, teamwork, and communication through creative outdoor activities.
- Ensure safety and wellbeing by conducting risk assessments and maintaining high standards of equipment.
- Collaborate with teachers and support staff, embedding outdoor learning into the curriculum.
- Supervise pupils during outdoor sessions, educational visits, and enrichment activities. -Record progress, achievements, and participation of pupils accurately. -Advocate for outdoor learning across the school, creating memorable, impactful experiences.
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About You
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and creative Outdoor Learning & Forest School Instructor who thrives in nature’s classroom.
Ideal candidates will:
- Have a Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification (or Level 2+ with a commitment to completing Level 3).
- Have practical experience with children or young people, ideally in SEND, education, Forest School, or playwork.
- Passionate about outdoor education, inclusive learning, and nature.
- Demonstrate strong health & safety understanding, risk assessment skills, and commitment to safe outdoor practices.
- Be a great communicator—able to motivate, connect, and build positive relationships.
- Hold a current First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain) and a Food Hygiene Certificate (or commitment to train).
- Be flexible, proactive, and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Show dedication to safeguarding and fostering holistically-reaching, fulfilling development.
- Be a fully qualified UK driver.
About Us
Stretton Shires School sits in the heart of the Rutland countryside, offering a specialist secondary education for autistic young people (11–18 years), including those with associated needs. We combine residential and day provision to support our pupils’ educational, social, and developmental growth.
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Our mission? We want every young person to:
- Progress developmentally, educationally, and socially.
- Understand themselves and embrace success.
- Develop skills and mindset for a fulfilling future.
Our Values
- Focussed on innovative, evidence-based care (part of Outcomes First Group).
- Great Workplace Certification: Recognised as a Top Employer (six years running).
- Proud heritage—founded in 2005 as a residential autism and special needs school.
Why Join Us?
Making a Difference
We prioritise the safeguarding and wellbeing of our youth, placing their needs at the core. Every day is an opportunity for true impact.
Compliance Essentials
- Social media checks for all applicants.
- Fully enhanced DBS checks for successful candidates.
Support & Benefits
- Life Assurance protection.
- Pension Scheme (adjustable contributions).
- "Your Wellbeing Matters" programme—mental health support, physical health checks.
- Flexible Benefits (Vista): Health, discounts, cycle/electric car schemes, critical illness cover, fertility support.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to strong candidate demand.
Compliance Notice
Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, efficient recruitment process, aligning with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) standards.
While we endeavour to inform applicants, due process adjustments may occur. All checks and compliance activities comply closely with statutory safeguarding policies, potentially affecting timelines.
Applicants assume no liability for time delays or associated costs through recruitment process adjustments.
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