Outdoor Learning Mentor

Role: Outdoor Learning Mentor

Responsible to: SENCo

Grade: LSEAT H17 £28,228 FTE (actual £23,618)

Hours: TTO - 36 hours per week​

Bramley Grange Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Outdoor Learning Mentor to join our committed and nurturing team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils through innovative, nature-based learning experiences that promote engagement, wellbeing, and personal development. The Outdoor Learning Mentor will play a key role in delivering high-quality outdoor education programmes tailored to meet the diverse needs of our pupils. You will use the outdoor environment to support learning, build resilience, and develop social and emotional skills.​

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for working outdoors throughout the year, supporting young people to engage in learning beyond the classroom.
• Support the Outdoor Lead in planning and delivering outdoor activities, assisting young people to participate confidently and safely.
• Provide cover in the absence of the Outdoor Lead, ensuring continuity of provision.
• Support students across the school who may struggle to engage in learning, encouraging participation and promoting high expectations for behaviour.
• Maintain order, promote a calm environment, and provide a consistent and visible staff presence.
• Deliver personalised, time-limited intervention programmes to address barriers to learning and improve engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and colleagues to manage behaviour and encourage positive decision-making in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy.
• Develop and implement strategies that build pupils’ resilience and support them in overcoming challenges and personal difficulties.
• Contribute to a whole-school restorative and solution-focused approach, supporting pupils to reflect on their behaviour and develop effective self-management strategies.
• Accurately record behaviour and achievement data using agreed systems.
• Attend daily briefings, debriefings, staff meetings, and training sessions as directed by the Head Teacher.
• Create engaging and stimulating learning environments that broaden pupils’ experiences and develop new skills.
• Undertake supervision during unstructured times in line with the school’s team ethos.
• Follow procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and apply learning to practice.
• Adhere to all school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and equal opportunities.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the Head Teacher.

Please note: We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.