Outdoor Education Tutor

Location:

Higford School, Near Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ET

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8am - 4pm)

Salary: £25,531 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time

Start:
September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Outdoor Education Tutor to create memorable learning experiences beyond the classroom, inspiring pupils with autism and additional needs through practical, hands‑on learning.

• Deliver engaging outdoor learning programmes including Forest School, horticulture and enrichment activities.
• Lead pupils towards recognised accreditations such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, John Muir Award and AQA Unit Awards.
• Plan and support educational visits, outdoor adventures and community‑based learning opportunities.
• Develop inspiring outdoor learning environments and horticulture projects that promote wellbeing, enterprise and preparation for adulthood.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging communication, confidence, resilience and independence.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessment while ensuring activities are safe, enjoyable and accessible.

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND, particularly autism.
• Experience delivering outdoor learning, enrichment or practical education activities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety and educational risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to motivate and inspire pupils.
• A flexible, positive and resilient approach with a commitment to inclusive education.
• Forest School experience (desirable).
• Driving licence.

Options Higford is a specialist school set in 28 acres of beautiful Shropshire countryside, offering a high‑quality, holistic education for up to 60 autistic students with associated behavioural needs. Class groups have five students with at least 1:1 staffing, and personalised curriculums are tailored to each student’s individual needs.

For over 19 years Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we pioneer innovative, evidence‑based approaches that deliver measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

In 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth consecutive year.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. Successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
  • Critical illness cover.
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair recruitment process while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks.

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Closing date:
Wednesday, 5th August 2026.