Woodventurers is a local term time alternative education provider working in Cambridgeshire and surrounds. We are a group of educators who believe that with the right education programme, all children can succeed. Our aim is to re-ignite a passion for learning by facilitating interesting, enjoyable learning experiences. We regularly see that learning in a calming, natural setting allows our learners to thrive. Therefore, we focus on improving mental health, well-being and academic achievement through Forest School based Outdoor Learning. Sessions are run in our woodland sites in Hardwick (Cambridgeshire), Grafham and Chatteris. We also work on school sites in and around Cambridgeshire.
As a Woodland Tutor you will be required to deliver Woodland Learning sessions following a planned programme of work. You will be working alongside other staff members teaching 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 using feedback system.
? Attend regular in-house PD sessions.
? Ensure all safeguarding obligations are met.
? Adhere to Woodventurers' policies and procedures.
? Show commitment to safe working practice and use of risk assessments to keep themselves and others safe
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. Woodventurers may also do an online check of candidates as part of their safer recruitment process.