Outdoor Education Instructor
Ravenswood School, Bristol, BS48 2NN19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until March 2027
Pay scale
- Teacher Main Scale (TMS) (M1-M3) or Unqualified Teacher Scale
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed Outdoor Education Instructor or teaching equivalent to join us in supporting our amazing pupils. If you are seeking a new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Ravenswood School is an all‑age Special School for children with complex needs and SLD; many of our pupils have autism, ADHD or attachment disorder. In June 2023, Ofsted confirmed that Ravenswood continues to be a good school, one that is inclusive and has high aspirations for all its pupils.
Outdoor Education (OED) is an integral part of secondary education at Ravenswood School. It is intentionally inclusive and effective in engaging pupils in a wide range of activities. The aim of Outdoor Education is to develop pupils’ emotional resilience, self-esteem, confidence and trust as well as developing physical skills such as motor development, balance, strength and stamina. The Outdoor Education Instructor will be responsible for delivering safe, high quality outdoor learning with a focus on meeting individual outcomes.
Do you have:
- Experience in delivery of safe, high-quality OED programmes?
- A passion for thinking creatively and delivering activities using sensory or alternative approaches?
- Drive to inspire others to take on new challenges?
- Motivation and drive to be a positive role-model for young people?
- Confidence in a variety of Outdoor and physical activity environments?
If so, this position may be the role for you.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- A highly supportive and collaborative team
- Staff wellbeing package
- A strong commitment to your professional development
- Opportunities to contribute to the strategic development of our school
- Wonderful young people who make every day rewarding
School tours are welcomed, please contact the school office to book.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and Social Media checks. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ravenswood School
- School type
- Special schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 136 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ravenswood School website
- Email address
- hwinter@ravenswoodonline.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01275854134
Ravenswood School is an all age Special School for pupils with complex needs. This includes pupils with severe learning difficulties, those with communication difficulties and those with emotional/social difficulties. We also have provision for autistic children.
Arranging a visit to Ravenswood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hwinter@ravenswoodonline.org.uk.
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