To lead, manage and develop the Outdoor Adventure & Education programme at Woldingham. This involves planning and delivering engaging outdoor learning experiences in school grounds including high ropes, zip wires, archery, bushcraft, team building and our outdoor classroom, as well as inspiring and training teachers to deliver more regular outdoor learning themselves. A programme of events will be devised for groups to access.
This is a pivotal role at Woldingham and plays a crucial role in embedding the outdoor learning programme within school curriculum as well as for the benefit of the local community through outreach and commercial hire of our facilities.
You will be a skilled facilitator, able to adapt your style to work to meet the needs of the group and their learning outcomes, which includes children and adults. You will have knowledge in how outdoor learning can benefit children and young people and how it supports the different elements of the National Curriculum.
Applicants should have extensive experience of delivering outdoor learning sessions in a variety of different settings and feel confident and knowledgeable enough to train and develop teachers. We would like you to be educated to A level standard and hold at least two formal NGB/Professional qualifications of leading outdoor learning activities. A current first aid qualification and driving licence is essential.
Salary: £26,305.00 to £30,780.00 dependent on experience. All staff receive free lunches and refreshments.
The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.
Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. With a strong community and caring culture, we are building on a proud heritage that stretches back over 175 years. We’re now driving an exciting future that’s underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.
Once completed, return it to HR@woldinghamschool.co.uk as soon as possible but no later than 9am on Tuesday 30th April 2024. Interviews are expected to be held the following week.
Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.
Professional development and staff welfare
Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.
Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.