Tradewind Recruitment
Outdoor Education Tutor – Alternative Provision
Location: Burnley area
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Duration: September 2026 – Easter 2027
Salary: £135.89 – £168.80 per day
Are you passionate about changing gears and taking learning outside the classroom?
Tradewind is proud to be working in partnership with a leading Alternative Provision in the Burnley area to recruit an inspiring Outdoor Education Tutor. This rewarding role is a maternity cover position starting in September 2026 and running through until Easter 2027.
If you are someone who can engage vulnerable young people, build resilience through outdoor activities, and offer a fresh perspective on education, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As an Outdoor Education Tutor, you will not be tied to a traditional classroom. You will design and deliver practical, engaging outdoor learning programmes tailored to students who thrive outside a mainstream school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver high-quality outdoor education sessions (including bushcraft, team-building, and outdoor sports).
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Adapt sessions to meet the diverse social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs of the students.
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Manage safety and risk assessments effectively while maintaining an exciting learning environment.
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Provide mentor-style support to encourage positive behaviour, teamwork, and confidence.
What We Are Looking For
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Experience: Previous experience working within an Alternative Provision, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), or with high-risk/SEMH youth.
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Qualifications: Relevant outdoor instructional qualifications (e.g., Mountain Leader, Forest School Leader, Paddle Sports, Bushcraft) are highly desirable.
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Skills: Excellent behaviour management skills, empathy, and a thick skin. You need to be a role model who can build trust quickly.
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Logistics: A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred, as travel to outdoor sites around Burnley will be required.
Why Join Us?
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Impact: Make a tangible difference to young people who genuinely need alternative pathways to succeed.
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Support: Work alongside a dedicated, passionate team within a highly supportive provision.
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Partnership Benefits: Access to ongoing professional development and competitive rates of pay via Tradewinds.
How to Apply
Ready to inspire the next generation through the great outdoors?
Apply Today: Send your CV directly to Christina Grindy onor emailor click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your interest for this Burnley-based role.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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