Role: Outdoor Learning and Enrichment Coordinator
Start Date: May or September 2026
Location: Surrey
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £31,000
A leading independent school in Surrey is seeking a Business Studies Teacher from September 2026 to teach across the School. This is a full time and permanent role.
This independent special school is dedicated to supporting children with a range of additional needs. They pride themselves on their nurturing environment, creative curriculum, and highly collaborative approach - ensuring every pupil feels understood, valued, and empowered to reach their potential.
The Head is looking for someone who loves the outdoors and wants to inspire young people. They are looking for an enthusiastic and practical individual to lead outdoor enrichment and intervention activities that build confidence, resilience, and life skills.
You will design and deliver engaging outdoor sessions for secondary students. Activities will include:
Fire lighting and safety
Shelter building
Woodcraft and tool use
Nature-based learning
Expeditions, camping, and navigation
Map reading and orienteering
Delivering personal development programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award
You will work closely with students, including those with SEND, ensuring activities are inclusive and adapted to individual needs.
What the School is looking for:
A passion for outdoor learning and youth development
Strong practical skills in outdoor activities
Experience leading expeditions and camping trips
Ability to engage and motivate young people
Flexible and creative approach to planning sessions
Experience working with SEND students
No formal teaching qualification required. Ideal candidates may have backgrounds in youth organisations (Scouts, Guides, Cadets) or similar roles.
If you have a passion for the outdoors and would like to teach at a caring and school in Surrey, please send your CV to Duncan or contact him for more information including an information pack.
Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check