Outdoor Education & Activity Instructors

Take your passion for outdoor learning, team building, and leadership into Lancashire classrooms and alternative provisions!

Are you an Outdoor Activity Instructor, Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Leader, Forest School Practitioner, or Sports Coach looking for predictable term-time hours, no split shift rotas, and all school holidays off?

Primary, secondary, and alternative provision (AP) schools across Lancashire (Preston, Blackpool, Burnley, Lancaster, Blackburn, and Chorley) are hiring dynamic individuals with outdoor education backgrounds for Outdoor Learning Mentors, PE/Sports Instructors, and Behaviour Support roles.

Position Overview:

Roles: Outdoor Learning Mentor / Forest School Lead / Behaviour Support / PE Cover Supervisor

Locations: Across Lancashire (Preston, Blackpool, Fylde Coast, East Lancashire)

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term-time only - no weekend shifts, 13 weeks holiday)

Pay Rate: £85.00 - £105.00+ per day (PAYE, dependent on role and qualifications)

Contract: Full-time, long-term for the 2026/27 academic year with permanent contract routes

How Your Outdoor Skills Transfer Directly to Schools:

Engagement & Motivation: Your ability to inspire groups, build team camaraderie, and keep young people engaged in high-energy activities translates directly to leading practical intervention groups and engaging disaffected learners.

Risk Assessment & Safety: Deep experience in dynamic risk management, managing group safety, and following strict protocols translates seamlessly into school safeguarding and health & safety standards.

De-escalation & Emotional Resilience: Guiding youth through physical and mental comfort zones means you know how to manage frustration, anxiety, and conflict with a calm, reassuring presence.

Experiential Learning: Hands-on teaching methods help SEN and SEMH pupils who struggle with standard desk-bound classroom settings.

What You'll Be Doing:

Delivering structured outdoor education sessions, Forest School initiatives, or sports enrichment.

Mentoring students on a 1-to-1 or small group basis who face barriers to traditional learning.

Leading team-building, resilience-building, and practical outdoor tasks to boost student confidence and attendance.

Supporting Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, school trips, and extracurricular clubs.

Assisting classroom teachers with practical behaviour management and student re-engagement.

Who We're Looking For:

Background in Outdoor Education, Adventure Activities, Camp Leadership, Forest School, Scouting/Guiding leadership, or Sports Coaching.

Relevant NGB awards (e.g., Lowland Leader, Mountain Leader, Archery GB, Paddle UK, Forest School Level 2/3, RYA, or equivalent) are advantageous but not essential-hands-on group experience is key.

Energetic, dependable, and approachable communication style.

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to process one).

Swap seasonal contracts for consistent, term-time weekday hours across Lancashire.

Apply today or search "Lancashire Schools Outdoor Education Jobs" to submit your CV