Head of Outdoor Education

At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work Job Title: Head of Outdoor Education Location: Bankside School, Worcester, WR8 0AD Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role At Bankside School, we believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive — especially those who face the greatest barriers. Our mission is to help the most vulnerable and hard‑to‑place children realise their potential through personalised, engaging and life‑changing learning experiences. We are now seeking an exceptional practitioner to lead three vital strands of our curriculum: Outdoor Education, BTEC/Vocational Study, and Offsite Alternative Provision. This is a rare opportunity to shape innovative programmes, broaden horizons and make a profound impact in a challenging, motivating and deeply rewarding environment. In this dynamic leadership role, you will drive three exciting strands of our curriculum — Outdoor Education, BTEC/Vocational Learning and Offsite Alternative Provision — creating inspiring, personalised pathways that help our most vulnerable learners thrive. You will design and deliver meaningful outdoor learning experiences, shape high‑quality vocational programmes, and coordinate purposeful offsite placements that build confidence, engagement and future readiness. With a blend of creativity, strategic thinking and hands‑on leadership, you will champion high standards, strengthen partnerships, ensure robust safeguarding and lead continuous improvement across all areas. This is your chance to innovate, broaden horizons and make a lasting difference in a setting where every step forward truly matters. What you will be doing: Support the Head of Quality of Education in delivering strategic and operational improv