Outdoor Learning Coordinator Moore House Group, Dunkeld Campus 24hrs per week
We have an exciting and rare opportunity available for a passionate and experienced Outdoor Learning Coordinator to join our team at Moore House Group, Dunkeld Campus. We are a supportive and dedicated team passionate about inclusive education.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neurodiverse children and young people.
This role is ideal for an enthusiastic educator who can deliver engaging outdoor learning experiences that support our active, kinaesthetic curriculum.
This is a dynamic and rewarding role with opportunities for professional development as well as access to beautiful outdoor spaces for hands-on learning.
Some of the role responsibilities:
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate outdoor learning sessions that align with the needs of our children & young people's needs, promoting engagement and personal development.
- Lead and support activities within the John Muir Award, Forest Schools, and Duke of Edinburgh Award framework.
- Develop and implement a hands-on, kinaesthetic curriculum that supports a range of learning needs and abilities.
- Work closely with teaching staff, support workers, and external partners to integrate outdoor learning into the wider curriculum.
- Support pupils in developing confidence, resilience, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through outdoor experiences.
- Adapt activities to suit a range of physical, sensory, and cognitive needs, ensuring all children & young people can participate fully.
Our ideal candidate:
- Passionate about outdoor learning and nature
- Highly motivated with demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm to working with young people;
- Confident in leading outdoor experiences, including a range of land and water activities
- A caring attitude and a genuine interest in the rights and welfare of children and young people;
- Mature, trustworthy and reliable;
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to change;
- Good interpersonal and team working skills;
- Good communication skills, verbal and written;
- Good conflict/crisis resolution skills and able to deal with aggression.
Moore House Group Dunkeld Campus offers Sector leading education within a safe and nurturing environment. Moore House Group Dunkeld Campus specialises in providing Education and residential services for neurodiverse children and young people from all corners of the UK.
The School's motto is: Acceptance, Aspiration, Attainment and Achievement
The school is set in a rural setting that provides a safe and tranquil environment for the young people and a beautiful place to work.
Moore House Group Dunkeld Campus is the perfect place to be – it is close to both Perth and Blairgowrie, and offers the best of both worlds. Conveniently placed off the A9, the school is set amongst the hills of Highland Perthshire.
Health and Wellbeing is at the heart of all we do within our school for both our children/ young people and staff. We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees by offering a comprehensive induction and training programme, flexible working, employee assistance services, and access to our badge benefits scheme.
Our approach towards our employees and young people is firmly based on building positive, nurturing relationships using the principles of Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PACE) and Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP), Growthmindset and Zone of proximal development (ZPD)
If you are enthusiastic about outdoor learning and making a positive impact with neurodiverse children and young people, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please apply online today! All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an application form on our website.
Please note that this position is 24 hours a week and for 46 weeks a year following the academic calendar.
Applications close Sunday the 10th of August so don't delay applying, this could be your dream position!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £20,382.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dunkeld PH8 0HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Outdoor Education: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/08/2025
