Outdoor Education Learning Coach
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value given the opportunity for impact in alternative education, engaging work environment, and robust support systems.
- Focus on innovative outdoor education strategies
- Strong community and team support
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Requires passion for adventurous activities
Pros
- Engagement in outdoor education programs
- Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
- Emphasis on continuing professional development
Cons
- Requires specific experience in outdoor activities
- Potentially high demands of working with challenging student environments
- May not suit those who prefer traditional classroom settings
Who it's for
Mid-Level • On-site
Good fit
- Educators passionate about alternative education
- Individuals with outdoor leadership experience
- Candidates excited to use adventure as a learning tool
Not recommended for
- Those uncomfortable with outdoor activities
- Individuals preferring a conventional classroom environment
- Candidates without interest in alternative education methods
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We believe in our pupil’s ability to be brilliant, in education and in life.
The ContinU Plus Academy is an innovative and exciting Alternative Provision Secondary Free School based in Kidderminster. Our academy is now in its fourth year, and has achieved a Good grading in all categories at Ofsted. We think we are now outstanding.
We are a highly moral education provider for vulnerable and disengaged students in the Wyre Forest and Hagley area. All staff here are deeply committed to the wellbeing, safeguarding and academic progress of our pupils. We work together as a close-knit team to ensure pupils at our school receive high quality and bespoke educational provision. This is a very exciting time to join our school and make a substantial difference to the lives of our pupils.
We are seeking an Outdoor Education Learning Coach to support our teaching team. As a member of the Learning Coach team, the successful candidate will be required to support with learning across the school curriculum.
Outdoor Education is a real strength of the school and we run a host of activities including mountain biking, canoeing and swimming. Experience of adventurous sporting activities coupled with a passion for the great outdoors and a commitment to disadvantaged students is a prerequisite for this position.
What’s on offer?
- Working as part of an experienced, supportive and motivated team
- Brand new building & purpose-built facilities
- Generous CPD provided both internally and externally
- Collaboration and support from an innovative and dynamic trust of local schools
- Good work-life balance for all staff
The successful candidate will need to be determined, resilient, resoundingly positive and passionate about their and our educational ethos. If you are determined to make a difference to the life chances of young people by raising standards, expectations and achievement we would like to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact Hays Education if you would like to arrange this.
For more information and to request a full application pack, including job description and person specification, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education on:
T: 0121 236 4476
M: 07921 583 731
The ContinU Plus Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure will be requested in the event of an individual being offered a position.
