1:1 Outdoor Education Teacher AP

Do you combine a passion for the outdoors with the ability to connect with young people on an individual level? Our Alternative Provision (AP) in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Outdoor Education Teacher to inspire and re-engage students through tailored outdoor learning experiences. We welcome applications from both qualified teachers and experienced outdoor instructors/youth workers.

This unique role focuses on delivering personalised outdoor education programmes to students who benefit from a hands-on, alternative approach. You'll use the outdoors to build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a love for learning, starting on 30th June 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering bespoke 1:1 outdoor activities, adapting to individual student needs and interests.
• Using outdoor challenges to teach core skills, build positive relationships, and improve emotional regulation.
• Developing and implementing personalised learning plans (PLPs) focused on both practical skills and academic progress.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students, many of whom have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or SEND.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of students during all activities.
• Collaborating with the AP team to provide holistic support.

We are looking for someone with:

• A genuine passion for outdoor pursuits and their educational benefits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with vulnerable young people.
• The ability to adapt activities and teaching methods to individual needs.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) OR significant experience in outdoor education/youth work, with relevant qualifications (e.g., Mountain Leader, Forest School Leader) and experience supporting students with SEMH/SEND.

Why join our Barnoldswick AP?

• The chance to make a direct and lasting impact on individual student success.
• Work within a supportive and forward-thinking AP setting.
• Opportunity for professional development in outdoor education and SEND.
• Stunning Lancashire location, with a start date of 30th June 2025.

To Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and passion for outdoor education in a 1:1 setting to