Outdoor Learning Tutor - Full-time

King's Reach Education, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6170-47S
• Posted:20/03/2026
• Pay:£32,000- £36,000 FTE Pro rata
• Start Date:Prior to September
• App Close Date:30/04/2026 at 01:00
• Interviews:ASAP

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Tutor/Teacher – Conservation & Employability Programme (Post-16 SEND) including functional skills Maths and English.

The role

We are looking for a compassionate, energetic tutor/teacher to lead in delivery of a post-16 Conservation and Employability programme for learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Many of the young people will present with social, emotional and behavioural needs and have experienced disrupted education.

The role involves delivering practical outdoor learning, employability and personal development, and teaching Functional Skills English and Maths, while building positive relationships and helping young people develop the behaviours and confidence needed for adulthood and employment.

The post holder will be part of a team that will plan and deliver engaging, structured learning and ensure that all accreditation, assessment and safeguarding requirements are met.

Would be able to write dynamic risk assessments for woodland activities, tools, weather and terrain and ensure safe use, maintenance, and storage of conservation tools and equipment. Lead safe practice during outdoor activities including lifting, carrying, tool use and group movement through woodland.

This is a unique opportunity to support young people as they develop confidence, independence, and practical skills through a blend of Functional Skills Maths and English and Entry Level Conservation qualifications delivered in a woodland environment.

Our learners thrive when education feels hands‑on, meaningful, and connected to nature. If you enjoy being outdoors, believe in experiential learning, and want to make a real difference to young people’s futures, this role will suit you beautifully.

• Help lead in the delivery of Entry Level Conservation and land‑based activities, helping students gain practical skills and confidence.
• Support learners aged 16+ in developing Functional Skills in Maths and English, working closely with teaching staff to reinforce learning.
• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support, adapting approaches to meet a range of learning needs.
• Encourage positive engagement, emotional well‑being, and resilience through nature‑based learning.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive woodland environment.
• Contribute to planning, reflection, and assessment using the tools provided.
• Model positive communication, leadership, teamwork and problem‑solving in an outdoor setting.

Information about the school

King's Reach is a unique community; an authentic family where we do not limit how we educate our young people. Our approach and philosophy is firmly rooted in the principals of trauma informed practices, and through unconditional child-centred relationships, we seek to understand every young person’s story and unlock their unidentified aspirations, passions and innate potential. We nurture these by working with humility, warmth, love and integrity to inspire a belief in all our young people that they CAN achieve, grow and reach their potential despite their past experiences or starting points. We are a small school that is looking to grow and affect more young peoples lives. To do this we need to grow our staffing team.

Please see our website: www.kingsreach.org.uk for a better understanding of who King's Reach is and why we do what we do.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Paul Kirrage
• Address:St Hilary's House, Senacre, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8SW
• Telephone: 01622 693737
• Email: recruitment@kingsreach.org.uk

Documents

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• Outdoor Learning Tutor Job Description
• Job Spec