Outdoor Learning Practitioner

Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2BQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  4 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 3 days (22 hours) - Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: SCP 9-14

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job purpose

This role will be primarily responsible for:

The planning, delivery and assessing of high-quality outdoor learning activities that engage andinspire pupils.

Supporting the curriculum by using the outdoor environment as a resource for learning across arange of subjects.

Promoting pupils’ personal, social and emotional development through outdoor experiences.

Working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and other staff to embed outdoorlearning throughout the school.

At L.E.A.D we have a strong vision and four core principles, to lead, empower, achieve and drive.

These principles underpin the day to day culture for support to our academies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging, safe, and inclusive outdoor learning sessions for groups of pupils.

Liaise with class teachers to ensure outdoor sessions complement classroom learning objectives.

Ensure all activities meet the school’s safeguarding and health and safety requirements.

Manage and maintain outdoor learning areas and resources.

Support and encourage pupils of all abilities, adapting activities to meet a range of needs.

Record and report on pupils’ progress and participation in outdoor learning.

Promote positive behaviour and model the school’s values in all activities.

Attend relevant training and professional development sessions.

Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and external partners where required.

Undertake any other duties as reasonably directed by the Senior Leadership Team

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post-holder may be required to undertake other dutieswhich are broadly in line with above key responsibilities. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically andupdate from time to time in line with requirements.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people andexpects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doingso.

What the school offers its staff

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Online GP Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CPD

Commitment to safeguarding

The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@bishopalexanderacademy.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy website
• Email address: harrietshaw-browne@bishopalexanderacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01636680040
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-alexander-l-e-a-d-academy

L.E.A.D. Academy Trust was established in 2011 with a clear aim: to deliver outstanding school leadership to release every pupil’s full potential. Recognised by Ofsted as a leading academy sponsor, the Trust currently comprises 25 schools across Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Lincoln and Sheffield.

Join us and you can expect an excellent benefits package including salary sacrifice schemes, access to counselling and support provisions through the Employee Assistant Programme and a very generous local authority pension scheme.

Arranging a visit to Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email harrietshaw-browne@bishopalexanderacademy.co.uk.

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