Outdoor Learning Lead
ACS Cobham International School
Surrey
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2024
- Apply by:
- 31 August 2024
Job overview
ACS International Schools are recruiting an Outdoor Learning Lead, based at our Cobham Campus. The purpose of this role will be to lead the development of outdoor learning provision across all divisions of the school.
The role will require the individual to create exciting, educational and inspirational content for all outdoor learning provision. It provides support and oversees the planning of any outbound student trip. The role is key in ensuring that outdoor learning and off-site visits continue to develop and enrich the student experience. Teaching Lower School Science is also part of the role, so applicants must be a qualified teacher.
Principal Accountabilities:
- To lead the coordination of a coherent programme of outdoor learning ensuring progression from Forest School, Bush Craft to external expeditions such as Skerne/Duke of Edinburgh
- Teach Lower School Science
- Innovate and devise imaginatively varied ways of teaching forest school and other outdoor learning to inspire students
- To act as subject matter lead in the delivery of outdoor learning, coaching and guiding others to deliver excellent age specific outdoor learning
- Monitor student progress in the learning goals ensuring they excel in the requirements of the Global Citizens Diploma
- Coordination of student’s journey through Duke of Edinburgh
- Management of external Duke of Edinburgh provider
- Develop an age-appropriate Outdoor Learning strategy in conjunction with Divisional Principals
- Ensure the utilization of outdoor spaces through input, design and upkeep of outdoor learning programmes across school grounds
- To provide general advice, guidance and support to staff and others regarding all school trips both UK and overseas
- To support and oversee planning, ensuring Visits are well-managed, engaging, enjoyable, memorable and that all activities are evaluated against learning modules, are age appropriate and in keeping with educational development.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:
- B.Ed/Bachelor's degree + PGCE/teaching qualification
- Experience teaching lower school (age 4-10) science
- Previous experience as a Field craft leader, Forest school Trainer or similar learning environments
- Experience developing teams through outdoor activities with students, staff and a wider community
- Coursework facilitator, for example in Geography, Science, Environmental Systems and Societies or the group 4 project within the IB Diploma
- Facilitating extra-curricular activities
- Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, Scouting, family nature walks
- Sustainability focus, this role will be contributing to our Green Flag applications and leading the gardening and permaculture projects
- Winter sports, working with our ski expeditions provider.
Desired:
- OEAP approved and EVC trained
- Knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice relating to relevant legislation
- Either Forest School (Level 3 or 4) or Lead in Outdoor Learning Level 3.
Start date: August 2024
Safeguarding:
ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ACS you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within ACS International Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.
About ACS Cobham International School
ACS Cobham International School is a mixed, mainstream, all-through school with sixth form, for students aged 2-18. This independent school is located in Cobham, Surrey, and has approximately 1300 students enrolled.
ACS Cobham International School was founded in 1975 and is one of four ACS schools in England and Qatar. Boarding was added in 1988 and the school generally caters for expatriate families who have relocated to the UK. It boasts a purpose-built dining room, a separate theatre complex with performing arts facilities, and a gymnasium.
Head of school
Barnaby Sandow
Vision and values
ACS Cobham International School’s main aim is to make a difference through education. It wants to inspire students to get involved in their community, make a positive change and aim for excellence in their academic lives. Teachers strive to enrich the international experience for every pupil. They value high standards of scholarship, responsibility and citizenship, and work to create a supportive, international community by providing an inquiry-based and inter-disciplinary curriculum.
As an International Baccalaureate World School, ACS Cobham offers a US-based curriculum alongside its renowned IB Diploma and Advanced Placement schemes, which include AP International Diploma and AP Capstone Diploma. Alongside its AP courses, it also offers the Highly Able Programme. The school holds memberships of the US College Board Advanced Placement Program, the European Council of International Schools, the Council of International Schools and the Independent Schools Association.
ISI report
“The quality of the students’ achievement is excellent. A notable contributory factor is the stimulus of a high quality curriculum that places equal emphasis on developing key dispositions in parallel with knowledge, subject skills and understanding.”
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