All LocationsAll Locations:
Corfe Castle
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£32,000 to £40,000 FTE
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Fixed Term
Fixed Term End DateFixed Term End Date:
1 Year fixed term - may be extended
Function:
Teaching
EmployerEmployer:
Corfe Valley Outdoor Learning
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Part time
Closing time of advertClosing time of advert
1:00pm

About the role

Teacher – Part Time

Start date: November 2025, or later for the right candidate

Term: Part Time, 3 or 4 days per week to include Monday and Friday. 

Contract type: Fixed for one year, may be extended.

Salary: £32,000 to £40,000 Full Time Equivalent depending on experience

Closing date: Friday 7 November 2025, 1pm

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative qualified teacher to join our team from November 2025, or later for the right candidate. We are looking for someone who thrives off building meaningful relationships with young people and someone who is looking for a job role that truly is rewarding and satisfying where you will genuinely make a difference to the lives of young people. 

As a qualified teacher you will be able to utilise your skill set away from whiteboards, exercise books and the four walls of a traditional classroom and instead have time and space to share your knowledge in a practical, outdoor environment that welcomes flexibility and fun. Everything we do at Corfe Valley is built on building solid, strong and meaningful relationships with our young people, helping them to have a sense of belonging and to have self-belief to achieve. This job role will ensure you have the time to truly build these vital relationships with our young people, foster their curiosity and build their confidence through hands-on experiences. No two days are the same which makes coming to work at Corfe Valley not only fun and enjoyable with significant variety but a really special place to be a part of. 

What we offer:
 
  • a friendly, caring working environment with our fantastic staff team
  • term-time working only and convenient working hours 9:00am to 3:00pm that respect work-life balance
  • a stunning outdoor location in the Purbeck Hills, Dorset
  • working with a group of fantastic young people
  • pension scheme
  • emphasis on mental health and well-being
  • good work-life balance
  • excellent job satisfaction
  • opportunities for training and further professional development 
  • private healthcare after successful probation period
Duties:
 
  • to build meaningful relationships with children with SEN and SEMH needs
  • to adapt and utilise your teaching experience to create and lead a diverse range of fun and engaging activities
  • to help to look after the onsite animals
  • to contribute to children's portfolios using written and photographic evidence
  • to ensure the safeguarding of our young people
  • to be able to tailor your knowledge of the National Curriculum to meet the needs and learning styles of our young people

Further Information

We are looking for an applicant who can really relate to and engage groups of young people. Most of all, we are looking for someone who is patient, kind and non-judgemental with a real willingness to support, motivate and listen to our group of young people.

We have worked hard to establish an inclusive and trauma informed environment, and the successful applicant should align with our values and approach and be willing to learn. 

For more information about our provision, please visit: www.corfevalleyoutdoorlearning.co.uk

Visits will be arranged for short-listed candidates. Please send in your application form and we will be in contact with short-listed candidates. 

About Us

Corfe Valley Outdoor Learning is a professionally run and well established outdoor based Alternative Provision in Dorset. Our site, located to the south of Wareham in the village of Church Knowle, is based on a smallholding set in the peaceful countryside.

We are incredibly proud of the environment we have built at Corfe Valley with our young people at the core of all that we do. Our highly skilled staff team continuously go above and beyond for not only our young people but their families too.

We use a relational and trauma informed approach enabling our young people and staff to develop positive trusting relationships.

Most importantly our young people feel a sense of belonging. They feel accepted and they learn to trust adults again in a safe environment. Through this our young people are able to develop emotional resilience which is the platform for academic and social progress. Every young person is valued at Corfe Valley and they know this.

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