Outdoor Education Coach (HLTA)
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Offer value
Unique role in outdoor education within a supportive educational framework, focused on enhancing experiential learning.
- Innovative role focused on outdoor and experiential learning
- Engage students actively in their education
- Supportive teaching environment with diverse needs
Pros
- Opportunity to innovate in outdoor education programming
- Engagement with students in active, experiential learning
- Supportive team atmosphere with diverse students
Cons
- Job security may vary based on academy funding
- Outdoor activities can entail risks and planning challenges
- Role may not be suitable for all teaching personalities
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • Full-time
Good fit
- Educators with a passion for outdoor activities
- Candidates wishing to innovate traditional teaching
- Professionals interested in experiential learning
Not recommended for
- Teachers preferring classroom-only roles
- Individuals uninterested in physical or outdoor activities
- Professionals seeking highly stable positions
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Outdoor Education Coach (HLTA)
Location: Leeds
Start: September 2017
Salary: SO1 (£25,951-£27,668 pro rata)
Hours of work: 37 hours per week TTO+ 5 days
Actual salary: £22,291-£23,766
The post is subject to the successful applicant completing a 6 month probationary period.
Following an extremely well attended recruitment event, The Stephen Longfellow Academy have the following position available for September 2017, those of you who attended the event are strongly recommended to apply. Positions are open to practitioners from within or outside of education with experience of working with children and or young people.
We are seeking to appoint an Outdoor Education Coach (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to support the development of outdoor education as a key element of the academy. In order to do this you will need to be able to plan, deliver and evaluate sessions with individual children, small groups and whole classes. The successful candidate will be a dedicated, talented and energetic individual with the ability to support the learning of students within the fields of outdoor education. Building excellent relationships with students, parents and teachers forms an essential part of this role. Many of these activities will be undertaken off-site at specialist centres therefore you will require to be confident and proficient in this area.
A current clean driving licence is essential along with a valid D1 entitlement and preferable valid MiDAS certificate.
Applicants for this post should have:
- Experience of working with students with additional needs;
- A flexible and proactive approach to supporting students;
- A “C” grade or above in GSCE maths and English (or equivalent);
- Good IT skills;
- Ability to communicate well with students, teachers and adults;
- A good understanding of the issues relating to child development and inclusion;
- A commitment to safeguarding children.
The successful candidate will support students to develop key skills in climbing, canoeing, and other outdoor pursuits across the school and lead on planning and delivering programs that enable students to make better than expected progress within these areas. They will play a pivotal role in developing new approaches to supporting young people both within and outside the academy.
Excited by this unique challenge? We would love to hear from you.
An application pack is available to download at www.tgat.org.uk, or by email to recruitment@stephenlongfellow.co.uk
CV’s not accepted.
For further information about the Academy visit the website www.stephenlongfellow.co.uk
The Stephen Longfellow Academy is committed to safeguarding children and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: Friday 7 July
Interview Dates: 12,13,14 July 2017
