Head of Outdoor Education (and potential SSI)

Denstone College

Head of Outdoor Education (and potential SSI)

Salary Not Specified

Denstone College, Denstone, Staffordshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4894e459c65744678efbd750e086fada

Full Job Description

Denstone College wish to provide an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Head of Outdoor Education and SSI to join us from
September. The post holder will be responsible for the College's outdoor education provision to include Duke of Edinburgh scheme,
outdoor activities and trips, as well as contributing to the games programme in liaison with the Director of Sport. In addition,
the right candidate will adopt SSI duties, working with the College's CCF Contingent Commander. You will work under the direction
of the Deputy Head - Co-curricular.

  • DofE supervisor or assessor qualifications


  • Ability to work with secondary aged children

  • Experience with supporting children within outdoor education

  • Experience of DofE in education

  • Experience with record keeping and administration

  • Experience with CCF

  • Knowledge of the MoD Safe System or Training

  • Good outdoor education knowledge

  • A working knowledge of the DofE administration in schools

  • Leadership and management experience

  • Knowledge and understand of how to develop and grown an outdoor education programme

    To be part of our Denstone College team, combining its rich tradition and history with a forward thinking approach to

  • educational excellence
  • Working in beautiful surroundings

  • Friendly and supportive environment

  • A commitment to professional development and career progression

  • Free parking

  • Free meal

  • Enrolment into a pension scheme

  • Access to EAP service

  • Christmas closure days

  • Access to on site facilities such as gym, swim and exercise classes

  • Uniforms provided if required

  • We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer


  • Thank you for your application, a member of the team will be in contact with you via email or telephone if you are shortlisted to
    interview stage.

    Denstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to
    share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.