Lead Tutor

You must complete our official application form. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our safeguarding procedures, we are unable to accept CVs in place of a completed application form.
Applications submitted without a fully completed application form will not be considered for the role.

The Outdoors Group is a pioneering ‘for purpose’ organisation based in the county of Devon, providing opportunities for children, young people and adults to access education, training and fun experiences in outdoor settings. We are all about creating a fun and fantastic place to work with a strong emphasis on work-life balance as part of a community of like-minded people, focusing on providing excellent opportunities for all our learners, customers and staff.

The Outdoors School is an Independent Special School that is based solely outside in a woodland setting for learners with SEMH and ASD needs. We have a Lead Tutor vacancy in our Shillingford site. 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.

We are on the lookout for talented individuals with experience in leading a team and supporting young people with SEMH and ASD needs but also a strong ability to support their pastoral needs. No day is the same and a flexible and adaptable approach is essential as some of our young people may have experienced early life trauma.

For all our roles, a DBS and reference checks are required. The Outdoors Group Ltd is committed to the safeguarding of all staff, children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in its activities and in promoting their welfare.

Working as part of the Middle Management Team (MMT) the Lead Tutor is responsible for leading and directing the curriculum (covering Pastoral, Teaching, and Learning) in their group. You will be expected to co-ordinate with and work collaboratively with other Lead Tutors and other members of the MMT, and School SLT.

The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by The Outdoors School policies and procedures. They may be modified by the Executive Head Teacher, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title.

• Work closely with the Core Intervention Lead when developing learning opportunities and planning sessions for the learners.
• Ensure teaching and learning and curriculum standards are being met.
• Engage in Quality Assurance of activities and processes.
• Be the first point of call for concerns during the day.
• Be part of crisis response on a day-to-day basis.
• Planning and delivery of school projected based learning
• Support learning across all curriculum elements:
  Support learning across all curriculum elements:
  Literacy, Numeracy, SEMH, PHSE, Forest Skills, STEM, Physical and Creative, through the implementation and delivery of our personalised SEMH curriculum and project-based learning.
• Preparing and differentiating resources
• Complete and maintain individual learning pathways records and ensure all learners are aware of their next steps
• Ensure opportunities to meet EHCP targets
• Utilise the accelerated reader programme
• Provide written reports for other colleagues / professionals (e.g. prior to EHCP review meetings)
• Ensure opportunities are provided for learners within their individual learning style
• Use creative ways to assess and record progress
• Contribute to individual IBSPs, & APDRs
• Contact with home, to include supporting…