Outdoor Educator - Animal Care & Science Lead


Company:	senploy
Salary:	TO BE CONFIRMED - DEPENDENT ON EXPERENCE
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DA16 1TN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	30 Nov 2026

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Summary

Welling

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Salary: Dependent on Experience (TBC)

Hours: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Are you an experienced educator with a passion for animal care, outdoor learning and supporting young people to reach their full potential?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Outdoor Educator - Animal Care & Science Lead to join a specialist educational setting. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to deliver engaging vocational learning experiences whilst helping students develop confidence, practical skills and independence through outdoor education.

You will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing Animal Care and Science lessons for small groups and individual learners. Working within a supportive team, you will help create a positive and engaging learning environment that promotes both educational achievement and personal development.

The role also includes leading outdoor projects, practical activities and enrichment sessions that encourage students to develop life skills, teamwork and self-confidence.

• Plan and deliver high-quality Animal Care and Science lessons

• Support learners working towards vocational qualifications and accreditations

• Lead practical outdoor education activities and environmental projects

• Carry out assessment, monitoring and record-keeping responsibilities

• Support educational visits and off-site learning opportunities

• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment

• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour at all times

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support students' individual learning needs

• Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Animal Care

• Experience teaching or supporting Animal Care, Animal Science or related subjects

• A willingness to work outdoors throughout the year in varying weather conditions

• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills

• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to education

• Enhanced DBS registered on the DBS Update Service

• Available to start immediately

• Experience working within SEND or SEMH settings

• Degree in a relevant subject area

• Outdoor education experience

• First Aid qualification

• Opportunity to secure a permanent position

• Ongoing training and professional development

• A unique and rewarding educational environment

• Supportive team culture

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people

To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.

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