Leader of Outdoor Education
Salary: Grade 5 £32,026 – £35,109 actual salary)
Term time plus 5 weeks (44 working weeks a year)
Start date: 01 September 2026
Bohunt School, Liphook
Bohunt School, part of Bohunt Education Trust, is seeking a dynamic, highly organised and experienced individual to lead our outstanding Outdoor Education programme.
The successful applicant will have a strong working knowledge of outdoor education, alongside previous experience of instruction in an outdoor environment. They will be a motivational and personable instructor, able to stimulate a passion for outdoor education in our pupils. They will have responsibility for the leadership and development of the school’s outdoor education programme, which includes bushcraft/outdoor living skills, “big expeditions”, adventure-based learning and a substantial Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme.
This is an exciting time to join Bohunt School as we seek to build on the excellent current provision within the school, cementing the place of outdoor education as fundamental for developing leadership, confidence, teamwork and communication in our pupils. This is a permanent, full-time support staff role, which will require the appointee to commit fully to the life of the school during term time, and to offer flexibility for running a small number of trips during the school holidays and/or weekends.
Bohunt School is located in attractive, open country on the edge of Liphook (40 miles from London) with easy access to the A3 between Guildford and Portsmouth.
Are you able to demonstrate:
● Experience administering and organising outdoor education/experiences for young people
● Strong organisational skills to manage communications with multiple stakeholders
● Instructing outdoor sessions/courses
● Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements for outdoor education, with experience applying to the production of risk assessments
● Experience leading outdoor education trips/residentials
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to all stakeholders
● A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
● A values‑driven, inclusive approach, aligned with Bohunt’s ethos of Enjoy, Respect, Achieve
● A commitment to gaining certification to lead activities
To apply please visit: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/-1012701 or visit https://www.bohunt.hants.sch.uk/staff-2/vacancies/ and complete the “Support Staff” application form and email it to [email protected]
Closing date: Monday 22 June at 9am
Bohunt Education Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings and are actively working to increase representation across all areas of our Trust. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in our workforce, including, but not limited to:
● Returning parents or carers re-entering the workplace
● Individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds
● People who are LGBTQ+
● Those with a disability, impairment, or long-term condition
● Individuals with caring responsibilities or a lived experience of poverty
● People from different nations, regions, and cultures
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here to support you, just let us know.
Appointments will be made subject to pre-employment checks, receipt of satisfactory references enhanced DBS check including online/social media checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Pay: £32,026.00-£35,109.00 per year
Work Location: In person
