Outdoor Education Tutor

Are you passionate about the outdoors and the difference it can make to young people's lives? We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Outdoor Education Tutor to join our dedicated team and help create memorable learning experiences beyond the classroom. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire pupils with autism and additional needs through practical, hands-on learning that builds confidence, independence, resilience and life skills. From leading Forest School sessions and developing horticulture projects to supporting pupils to achieve nationally recognised awards such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, John Muir Award and AQA Unit Awards, you'll play a key role in preparing our young people for adulthood through meaningful real-world experiences. No two days will be the same. You'll spend much of your time outdoors delivering engaging activities, while also planning programmes, coordinating educational visits and working alongside colleagues to ensure every pupil has the opportunity to succeed. What you will be doing

• Deliver engaging outdoor learning programmes including Forest School, horticulture and enrichment activities.
• Lead pupils towards recognised accreditations including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, John Muir Award and AQA Unit Awards.
• Plan and support educational visits, outdoor adventures and community-based learning opportunities.
• Develop inspiring outdoor learning environments and horticulture projects that promote wellbeing, enterprise and preparation for adulthood.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging communication, confidence, resilience and independence.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessment while ensuring activities are safe, enjoyable and accessible.
  
  Experience working with children and young people with SEND, particularly autism.
• Experience delivering outdoor learning, enrichment or practical education activities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety and educational risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to motivate and inspire pupils.
• A flexible, positive and resilient approach with a commitment to inclusive education.
• Forest School experience (desirable)
• AQA Unit Awards (desirable)
• First Aid (desirable)
• Driving licence
  
  Options Higford is a specialist school set in 28 acres of beautiful Shropshire countryside. We provide a high quality, holistic education for up to 60 autistic students who also have associated behavioural needs. Class groups have five students in with at least 1:1 staffing. We provide personalised curriculums for each student based on their individual needs and aim to support them to make progress academically, socially, with skills for life, regulating their emotions and accessing the community.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
+ Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits + Hundreds of UK and international discounts + Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme + Critical illness cover + Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support