Outdoor Instructor

Outdoor Instructor

Location: BarnoldswickSalary: Competitive, based on experience Start Date: ASAPContract: Full-time

Are you passionate about working with young people in an innovative and engaging learning environment? Do you thrive in outdoor settings and believe in a trauma-informed, alternative approach to education? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

Barnoldswick Alternative School is looking for an Outdoor Instructor (HLTA / Mentor / Teacher) to work one-to-one with KS3 and KS4 students, delivering Functional Skills in an alternative provision setting on a boat. This unique role will see you teaching in an outdoor environment, including sessions aboard our narrowboat, helping to engage and inspire young people through practical, hands-on learning experiences.

• Deliver Functional Skills lessons to KS3 and KS4 students in an engaging and accessible way.
• Provide one-to-one support, helping students build confidence and achieve their personal goals.
• Utilize outdoor learning environments, including a narrowboat, to make education a practical and enriching experience.
• Implement a trauma-informed approach, recognizing and responding to student's individual needs.
• Work closely with the pastoral and SEND team to support students with additional needs.
• Encourage resilience, teamwork, and independence through outdoor activities.

• Experience working with young people, particularly those who may have additional needs or barriers to education.
• A qualification in teaching, mentoring, outdoor education, or HLTA status (or relevant experience).
• A passion for alternative education and a flexible, creative approach to teaching.
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches to behaviour.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills (Maths & English) or vocational subjects is desirable.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, offering patience, encouragement, and guidance.

The provision is a unique and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to grow and develop in a setting that values diversity, creativity, and outdoor learning. The school is deeply embedded in the local community, with access to allotments, a farm, and upcoming equine therapy sessions.

If you are excited by the prospect of making a real difference in the lives of young people and bringing learning to life in an alternative, engaging, and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

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