Outdoor Education Coordinator

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Worcestershire
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Teaching Assistant
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    Grade 3 (FTE range £25, 119 - £31,364)
  • Closing date

    25 Oct 2024

36.5 hours per week / 52 weeks per year (with flexibility for some weekend work)


We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced ‘outdoors person’ with a strong commitment to outdoor education to continue the development of the Academy’s outdoor education site at Holt Heath, Worcestershire. In this role, you will run day-to-day activities at Island Pool, manage and maintain the site, liaise with a range of partners to support the development of the curriculum, and deliver programmes to small groups of students, including those with challenging behaviour.

The Site
Island Pool comprises a campsite, woodland and lake on Top Barn Farm in Worcestershire, leased by the Academy from Top Barn Trust. The site includes: an outdoor classroom, seating 50; a fishing lake with 10 canoes; authentic roundhouse with firepit; a small kitchen; showers and toilets; sleeping accommodation for up to 34 (tents and cabins).

The Role
* Manage and run day to day activities at Island Pool, including liaising with activity providers as needed
* Lead and deliver outdoor education provision at the site including water-based activities
* Maintain the site including grounds maintenance
* Be responsible for record keeping and health and safety onsite and around the lake ensuring safety procedures and risk assessments are in place
* Develop a vision for Island Pool that dovetails with the visions of the Academy and Top Barn Trust
* Be responsible for acquisition, maintenance and storage of all outdoor education equipment
* Instruct and guide students in outdoor activities
* Work with Broadway staff who are using the site to deliver teaching and learning
* Support with the delivery of the Aspiration programme to re-engage disaffected students

You will have relevant outdoor sports qualifications with water sports and/or canoeing essential, experience of organising and delivering a range of outdoor activities and a track record of working independently. You will have substantial experience of working with young people and and be able to forge strong relationships with a range of partners. First aid qualification and health and safety management are also essential.

Why you should join us
You will get a real opportunity to make a difference within an Academy which encourages students and staff to be aspirational. We have an innovative partnership with a well-regarded school in the independent sector. Staff development is a priority for all, and we provide structured CPD. Staff wellbeing is a priority, and the Trust provides an employee assistance programme for staff.

If you are keen to work in a successful and growing academy trust which encourages staff to aim high in their own careers, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

Find out more
Come and have a look around. To arrange a visit, seek more information or request a full application pack, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education:
M: 07921 583 731
E: broadway@hays.com

You can also visit our dedicated recruitment website: https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/broadway-academy

Broadway Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website  https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/broadway-academy

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