Job Description

Outdoor Education Teacher - Alternative Provision - Rochdale

Start: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate) Full Time Temporary to Permanent

Pay: Competitive and Negotiable Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm

Tradewind is recruiting!

Are you a qualified teacher who is passionate about Outdoor Education? Whether your background is in Outdoor Learning, PE, SEND, Alternative Provision, Forest School, Duke of Edinburgh, bushcraft or adventure education, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a specialist Alternative Provision in Rochdale to recruit an Outdoor Education Teacher. Outdoor learning is at the heart of the curriculum, helping pupils with SEMH and SEND develop confidence, resilience, teamwork and the skills they need to succeed both in school and beyond.

This is a full-time role with the opportunity to become permanent for the right person.

The Role

As the Outdoor Education Teacher, you'll plan and deliver engaging outdoor learning experiences that inspire and challenge young people aged 11-16.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering Outdoor Education alongside PSHE and personal development
• Leading adventurous activities including canoeing, orienteering, bushcraft, problem-solving and team-building
• Creating opportunities for pupils to develop resilience, confidence and independence through outdoor learning
• Organising educational visits, enrichment activities and residential opportunities where appropriate
• Building links with outdoor education providers, activity centres and community organisations
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, anxiety and additional needs using positive, trauma-informed approaches
• Working closely with families, colleagues and external agencies to support pupil progress

About the Provision

This specialist Alternative Provision supports pupils aged 11-16 who have experienced barriers to mainstream education.

Outdoor education is not an occasional enrichment activity-it is a central part of the curriculum. The school believes that learning beyond the classroom helps pupils develop self-esteem, emotional regulation, communication skills and positive relationships, enabling them to re-engage with education.

Classes are small, support is personalised, and staff work collaboratively to help every young person achieve success.

We'd love to hear from you if you have experience in:

• Outdoor Education
• Adventure Learning
• Forest School
• Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Bushcraft
• Expedition leadership
• Outdoor pursuits
• PE teaching with a strong outdoor learning focus
• SEND or Alternative Provision education

To be considered, you must:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS)
• Have experience delivering Outdoor Education or adventure-based learning
• Have experience working with pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Be confident leading off-site visits and outdoor activities
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Ideally have experience of Forest School, Duke of Edinburgh, bushcraft, expedition work or outdoor pursuits
• Be passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people

What Tradewind Offers

• Competitive pay rates
• Access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College
• Interview preparation and ongoing career support
• Access to SEND and behaviour management resources
• Simple online timesheet and payroll system
• Dedicated consultants with specialist SEND and Alternative Provision expertise

Safeguarding

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Provide a full employment and education history with references
• Have the legal right to work in the UK

Apply Today

If you're an Outdoor Education Teacher-or a PE or SEND teacher with significant experience in outdoor learning, Forest School, Duke of Edinburgh, bushcraft or adventure education-we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Tradewind Recruitment Manchester on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply.