Head of Teaching & Learning

Job term: Term Time (38 weeks per year, plus an additional two weeks to be worked flexibly) Two-year fixed term contract. The rate of growth will ensure that there will be opportunities for career progression.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: The Outdoors School (This post will be required to travel between all of the school sites)

Organisation: The Outdoors Group Ltd

Closing date: 23rd May 2021

The Outdoors Group School is an Independent Special School that is based solely outside in a woodland setting for learners with SEMH and ASD needs. We believe in developing the whole learner not just their academic ability. We use a project-based method, allowing the learner to be completely autonomous, whilst contributing to a well-rounded education based on skills for lifelong learning and personal development.

The school caters for KS2 and KS3 learners (ages 7-14) and aims to provide a space for learners to develop skillsets and a growth mindset that they have been unable to in previous settings. We are currently going through the process of applying to extend our provision to include KS4. We work closely with learners’ support networks, both professional and familial and try to create a holistic and engaging place for learners to grow.

The Outdoors School opened in September 2019 and due to its successes, we are increasing learner numbers and adding extra sites and therefore looking for more people to join our team.

The Head of Teaching & Learning will work closely with the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team, as well as the school’s Site Leads and the KS4 Coordinator. The successful candidate will be expected to raise the quality of Teaching and Learning across the school and in turn enhance the experience for our learners. This post will not include a teaching timetable, however, team teaching alongside our Curriculum tutors to demonstrate best practise will be required. In addition, you will be expected to work closely with staff, to enable them to deliver person-centred learning opportunities, which are bespoke to the individual in order to meet their needs.

If you are interested in joining our motivated team to work in a new innovative setting, in the outdoors, we look forward to receiving your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post requires a DBS check & PRICE Training. (PRICE Training is provided as part of the induction process)

For further information about the role please view the full job specification which can be found on our website here: https://www.outdoorsgroup.co.uk/work-with-us/

If you want to discuss the role please email hr@outdoorsgroup.co.uk.

To apply for this role, you will need to complete our application form which is available on our website here: https://www.outdoorsgroup.co.uk/application-for-employment/