Outdoor Education Instructor - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Heath Farm College, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-60601-34T
• Posted:30/07/2026
• Pay:£11,200 - £13,500 per annum
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:20/08/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Job Title:  Outdoor Education Instructor
Location:  Heath Farm College, Maidstone, ME16 0ER
Hours:      18 hours per week | Monday and Friday
Salary:      £11,200 - £13,500 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        August 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about the outdoors and motivated by helping young people develop confidence, resilience and life skills? Do you thrive in an active, hands-on environment where no two days are the same?

We're looking for an enthusiastic Outdoor Education Instructor to join our dedicated team and deliver engaging outdoor learning experiences that inspire pupils to achieve their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your love of the outdoors with a rewarding career, supporting pupils through adventurous activities that promote wellbeing, teamwork, independence and personal growth.

What you will be doing

• Deliver engaging outdoor education sessions for individuals and groups, adapting activities to meet pupils' needs and abilities.
• Support the ongoing development and evaluation of the school's Outdoor Education provision.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to create meaningful cross-curricular outdoor learning opportunities.
• Help develop medium- and long-term plans to deliver a high-quality and varied outdoor education programme.
• Maintain outdoor learning equipment and resources, ensuring they are safe, well organised and fit for purpose.
• Complete risk assessments and ensure all activities are delivered safely and in line with health and safety guidance.
• Build and maintain positive partnerships with external providers, including climbing centres and water sports organisations.
• Contribute to team meetings, identifying training needs, resource requirements and opportunities to enhance provision.

What We’re Looking For

• Has experience delivering outdoor education, adventurous activities or environmental learning.
• Is passionate about helping young people build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Can motivate, engage and inspire pupils with a wide range of abilities and needs.
• Is organised, proactive and committed to maintaining high standards of safety.
• Holds relevant outdoor qualifications (or is willing to work towards them).
• Full UK driving licence required

Information about the school

We are an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education.

Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional post 16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those 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.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Siscely Solomon
• Address:Queens Avenue, Ferndown, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0ER
• Telephone: 01622 829114
• Email: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk

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