Job Introduction
Overview
Do you believe that some of the most powerful learning happens outside the classroom?
At Light Years School, we know that confidence, resilience and self-belief are often built through meaningful experiences, trusted relationships and opportunities to succeed in different ways.
We're looking for an exceptional Inclusion Practitioner & Outdoor Learning Lead to help shape and deliver our outdoor learning provision and create memorable experiences that enable our pupils to thrive.
It's an opportunity to design experiences that help children discover what they are capable of, develop emotional resilience, overcome barriers and engage with learning in new and exciting ways.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking either a part-time role of 21 hours per week or a full-time position. The exact working pattern and hours can be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
Why This Role Matters
You will help create opportunities where children can:
- Build confidence through achievement
- Develop emotional regulation and resilience
- Learn to take safe risks and solve problems
- Strengthen communication and social skills
- Connect with nature and their community
- Experience success beyond the traditional classroom
What You'll Be Doing
As our Outdoor Learning Lead, you'll have the freedom and support to:
- Lead and develop an inspiring outdoor learning programme
- Design engaging, therapeutic and educational experiences
- Use outdoor learning to support emotional wellbeing and personal development
- Work closely with teachers and therapists to maximise pupil outcomes
- Develop our outdoor spaces and learning opportunities
- Support pupils individually and in groups
- Champion inclusion through creative and experiential learning
- Make a genuine and lasting difference to children's lives
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by our values:
Understanding | Acceptance | Celebration | Resilience | Courage | Kindness
Who we are looking for
You'll be someone who:
- Is passionate about outdoor learning and inclusion
- Builds positive and trusting relationships with children
- Brings energy, creativity and enthusiasm to their work
- Understands the needs of children with SEND
- Has experience working with children or young people
- Enjoys thinking differently and finding creative solutions
- Shares our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish
- Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification
Salary and Benefits
21 hours per week, with the opportunity for the role to be expanded up to full-time (34.5 hours per week) for the right candidate
Term time only | Permanent Contract
Salary: Light Years Pay Scale IP13-IP16 (£13,533 - £14,777 actual salary for 21 hours)
At Light Years School, we are proud of our nurturing, therapeutic and child-centred approach. Every member of staff is valued and plays a vital role in helping our pupils succeed.
We offer:
- Small class sizes and excellent staffing ratios
- A supportive, collaborative team
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- The chance to shape and grow an exciting area of the school
- A culture that prioritises wellbeing for both pupils and staff
Benefits include:
- Life assurance scheme
- Workplace pension scheme
- Sick pay scheme
- Staff wellbeing package and employee assist programme
- Specialist training and CPD
- Private medical insurance
- Bright Exchange - High Street Discounts
Ready to Make a Difference?
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Apply today and help our children to Start Small and Grow Tall.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable applicant is found.
Equal Opportunities and Safer Recruitment
Light Years School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Light Years Education is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
