Outdoor Educational Co-ordinator at Broadway Academy

Broadway Academy • Temporary • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • 20h ago

Broadway Academy at Island Pool, Worcestershire

Outdoor Education Co-ordinator

36.5 hours per week / 52 weeks per year (with flexibility for some weekend work)

Grade 3 (f.t.e. range £26,409 - £32,654)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced ‘outdoors person’ with a strong commitment to education to continue the development of the Academy’s outdoor education site at Holt Heath, Worcestershire. In this role, you will run day-to-day activities at Island Pool, manage and maintain the site, liaise with a range of partners to support the development of the curriculum, and deliver programmes to small groups of students, including those with challenging behaviour.

The Site

Island Pool comprises a campsite, woodland and lake on Top Barn Farm in Worcestershire, leased by the Academy from Top Barn Trust. The site includes: an outdoor classroom, seating 50; a fishing lake with 10 canoes; authentic roundhouse with firepit; a small kitchen; showers and toilets; sleeping accommodation for up to 34 (tents and cabins)

The Role

· Manage and run day to day activities at Island Pool, including liaising with activity providers as needed

· Lead and deliver outdoor education provision at the site including water-based activities

· Maintain the site including grounds maintenance

· Be responsible for record keeping and health and safety onsite and around the lake ensuring safety procedures and risk assessments are in place

· Develop a vision for Island Pool that dovetails with the visions of the Academy and Top Barn Trust

· Be responsible for acquisition, maintenance and storage of all outdoor education equipment

· Instruct and guide students in outdoor activities

· Work with Broadway staff who are using the site to deliver teaching and learning

· Support with the delivery of the Aspiration programme to re-engage disaffected students

You will have relevant outdoor sports qualifications with water sports and/or canoeing essential, experience of organising and delivering a range of outdoor activities and a track record of working independently. You will have substantial experience of working with young people, including those with challenging behaviour, and be able to forge strong relationships with a range of partners. First aid qualification and health and safety management are also essential.

Why you should join us

You will get a real opportunity to make a difference within an Academy which encourages students and staff to be aspirational. We have an innovative partnership with a well-regarded school in the independent sector. Staff development is a priority for all, and we provide structured CPD. Staff wellbeing is a priority, and the Trust provides an employee assistance programme for staff. If you are keen to work in a successful and growing academy trust which encourages staff to aim high in their own careers, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you

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