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Job Title: Unqualified Outdoor Education Teacher - Alternative Provision (SEN)

Location: Near Colne / Burnley, Lancashire

Contract Type: Direct Contract with the School (Permanent/Fixed Term)

Salary: Up to £28k

Start Date: 02/02/2026 or sooner ideally

About the Role

Are you a passionate outdoors person looking to move into a rewarding teaching role? Our Alternative Provision (AP) is seeking an Unqualified Outdoor Education Teacher to join our dedicated team near Colne and Burnley.

We provide a bespoke learning environment for young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who find traditional classroom settings challenging. This is a direct contract with the school, ensuring you are a fully integrated member of our staff from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Outdoor Learning: Lead engaging sessions in bushcraft, forest school, horticulture, or outdoor physical education.

Support SEN Students: Adapt your approach to support students with complex needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) and ASD.

Build Resilience: Help students develop life skills, confidence, and emotional regulation through nature-based activities.

Collaborative Working: Work as part of a specialist team to ensure a safe, nurturing, and high-standard educational environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

No Teaching Degree Required: We value hands-on experience in youth work, coaching, forest schools, or the military/outdoor industry.

Passion for Mentoring: A genuine desire to improve the outcomes of vulnerable young people in an AP setting.

Adaptability: You must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and possess a calm, resilient nature.

Safeguarding: Upon successful appointment, an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Why Join Our Alternative Provision?

Direct Employment: This is a direct school contract, not an agency placement.

Impact: See the tangible difference outdoor education makes for students who struggle in mainstream schools.

Local Community: We are a supportive, tight-knit team based in a beautiful rural setting easily commutable from Burnley, Colne, and Nelson.

How to Apply

If you have the energy and experience to inspire our students, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to (url removed) or click apply