Outdoor Education Lead

Meade Hill School, Manchester, Lancashire, M9 6GN

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP (subject to notice period)

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
  • Other support role
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 28,160.00 - 31,413.00

Outdoor Education Lead job summary

Outdoor Education Lead - Castlefield Campus,

Band 6 SCP 20-25

Actual Salary: Approximately £28,160 - £31,413 per annum

35 Hours per Week | Term Time Only plus INSET (39 Weeks)

Permanent Position

Location: Castlefield Campus, Jackson Cres, Manchester M15 5AL

How to Apply: send an application form to: hr@ambitioncommunity.uk or apply via SAM Recruit

Are you passionate about the power of outdoor learning to transform the lives of young people?

Ambition Community Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative Outdoor Education Lead to develop and deliver an engaging outdoor education programme across our Castlefield Campus. The successful candidate will play a key role in creating memorable learning experiences that build confidence, resilience, teamwork and independence in our pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead educational visits, expeditions, enrichment activities and outdoor learning opportunities, including the development of programmes such as the John Muir Award. You will work closely with pupils, families, staff and external partners to provide inclusive and inspiring experiences that support personal development, wellbeing and engagement in education.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with children and young people, organising educational visits and managing outdoor activities safely. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator, highly organised and committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning through meaningful outdoor experiences. A full UK driving licence and the ability to drive a school minibus are essential.

At Ambition Community Trust, we are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people through innovative, inclusive and relational practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and grow outdoor education across the campus and make a lasting difference to the lives of our pupils.

Ambition Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Meade Hill School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Meade Hill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meade-hill-school-manchester

Meade Hill teaches Years 7 through Year 11 pupils (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4) for children with SEMH (Social Emotional & Mental Health) needs. It is an exciting and inspirational place to learn, where everyone is valued and each pupil is encouraged to succeed to the best of their ability.

Castlefield Campus teaches Year 7 through to Year 11 pupils (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4) for children with SEMH (Social Emotional & Mental Health) needs. It is an exciting and inspirational place to learn, where everyone is valued and each pupil is encouraged to succeed to the best of their ability.

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