Learning Mentor; Level 2 Learning Centre

30.25 hours per week

Dorchester Learning Centre aims to provide the very best in education and support for all children who (for a variety of reasons) find themselves outside of mainstream school education.

We’re looking for an additional enthusiastic and resilient Outdoor Education Learning Mentor to join our dedicated and expanding Outdoor Education team at Dorchester Learning Centre, working with small groups of children who thrive with our fresh, dynamic approach to their learning.

This isn’t a classroom job. You’ll be working in the natural environment in all weather. You’ll help pupils develop resilience, confidence, and teamwork through land and water based adventurous activities. Think mountain biking through woodland trails, coastal hiking, paddle boarding on tidal water, and working with fire and tools within Forest School activities.

• Be a calm and consistent adult presence as part of the Outdoor Education team
• Support and mentor pupils with challenging behaviours in an outdoor setting
• Participate in activities such as mountain biking, hiking, paddle boarding, sailing, and bush craft
• Help students re‑engage with learning and build social, emotional, and practical skills
• Work in all weathers and all seasons, leading by example with energy and perseverance

• Has experience working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Is confident and competent in outdoor environments
• Is physically active and unafraid of hard work, mud, or cold mornings
• Can remain patient, flexible, and positive in challenging situations
• Holds (or is willing to train for) relevant outdoor qualifications (desirable, not essential)

Driving Licence Essential

This is more than a job - it’s a chance to positively affect young lives one muddy day at a time.

The Dorchester Learning Centre has a main teaching base close to Dorchester (Monkton Park). The cohort ranges in age from 5–16.

Visits to the school are encouraged and recommended. Please contact Debbie Guyler at  to make an appointment or telephone

If you are interested in applying, please do so as soon as possible as we will shortlist applications upon receiving them, so might bring the closing date forward.

Please do not upload a CV. Applications should be made by fully completing the on-line form.