Outdoor Education Specialist

Outdoor Education Specialist

📍 Location: Stoke-on-Trent / Staffordshire Area

📅 Start Date: September 2026

📄 Contract: Full Time | Long Term

Premier Education Ltd are currently working in partnership with a specialist secondary provision in the Stoke-on-Trent / Staffordshire area who are seeking an enthusiastic Outdoor Education Specialist to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about outdoor learning and personal development. You will deliver engaging outdoor education sessions designed to build confidence, resilience, teamwork and independence for students with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), SEMH and moderate learning difficulties.

Whether your background is in education, outdoor pursuits or youth work, we'd love to hear from candidates with the right experience and passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging outdoor learning activities and practical sessions
Promote confidence, resilience and teamwork through outdoor education
Support students' social, emotional and personal development
Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs
Maintain a safe and positive learning environment
Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and the wider school team

Requirements

Experience delivering outdoor education, forest school, Duke of Edinburgh, adventure learning or similar programmes
Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education or SEND
A calm, patient and adaptable approach
Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
Relevant outdoor education or coaching qualifications are desirable but not essential
Ability to provide two references covering the last two years
Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

Pay

£100 - £180 per day (dependent on qualifications, experience and responsibilities)

Why work with Premier Education Ltd?

Full-time long-term opportunity from September
Rewarding role within a specialist educational setting
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
Chance to make a lasting difference to young people's lives

How to Apply

If you're passionate about outdoor learning and supporting young people to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to apply.

Premier Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed