Outdoor Learning Coordinator – Dunkeld

Overview

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, kinesthetic 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, kinesthetic 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.

Applications close Friday 28th of March so don’t delay applying, this could
be your dream position!

Interviews will be held on Friday 4th April.