As a Woodland Tutor you will be required to deliver a bespoke programme of Woodland Learning sessions following the Forest School ethos. You will be working alongside another staff member, working together to teach individuals or small groups of children in an outdoor environment.
Job responsibilities:
* Deliver high quality teaching to the best of your ability.
* Use observation and student review to monitor progress.
* Complete programme evaluation to record successes against individual objectives
* Ensure all safeguarding obligations are met.
* Adhere to Woodventurers' policies and procedures.
* Show commitment to safe working practice including effective use of risk assessments.
* Attend in-house PD sessions.
Please note: As a contractor for Woodventurers, you will be expected to invoice for your services at the agreed rate and will be responsible for paying your own tax and NI on a self-employed basis.
Tutors will also be responsible for ensuring they have a DBS certificate registered with the government update service. In addition, tutors are required to hold a current safeguarding certificate, a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate and at least basic first aid. If necessary, we can assist in helping you acquire these certificates.
Job specifications
Required:
Have experience working with learners with SEN/SEMH and a passion for outdoor learning. Have experience teaching individuals and/or groups, ideally in an outdoor setting.
Hold a current enhanced DBS certificate ideally on the update service.
Be committed to the safety and welfare of those in their care and uphold all safeguarding
responsibilities.
Have a clear understanding and experience of managing/ supporting challenging behaviour in a positive manner.
Have the ability to support and inspire children and encourage them to engage with learning opportunities.
Understand the different ways in which children learn and be able to adapt teaching
methods to meet the individual needs of each learner.
Be able to build and sustain effective working relationships with learners, colleagues and
families (as appropriate).
Demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills.
Demonstrate effective administration and communication skills
Demonstrate a positive commitment to own personal development
Desirable:
Significant experience working with SEN.
Positive Handling qualifications
Paediatric first Aid certificate and/ or outdoor first aid
DBS registered on the government update service
Food hygiene certificate
Ability to positively influence the practice of others.
Evidence of ongoing personal professional development
Forest School or Outdoor Learning qualification.
Personal specifications
Required:
Possess a willing attitude and have a flexible, intelligent approach to tasks.
Be a reflective and creative practitioner.
Communicate effectively with self - awareness and social perception.
Have energy and resilience.
Be adaptable to changing circumstances and new ideas.
Have the confidence to act upon one's own initiative and to be proactive.
Desirable:
Be an innovator – excited by change, able to turn innovative thinking into practical and
successful outcomes.
Have the ability to think creatively and to be able to anticipate and solve problems.
All applicants will be required to complete a Woodventurers Woodland Tutor Application Form following their initial enquiry. Woodventurers are passionate about safeguarding and all appointments follow safer recruitment practice. Any position offered will be subject to candidates meeting all the necessary safeguarding checks and will be subject to receipt of enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance
Pay: £18.00-£25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 9 – 12 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Work from home
Education:
* Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
* Teaching/Tutoring: 1 year (required)
* SEND/SEMH: 2 years (required)
* Forest School/Outdoor Learning: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Cambridge CB23 7EU (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
* 25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person