Trainee Outdoor Education Teacher / Sports Coach
5 days ago
Barnoldswick
Burnley, Lancashire (BB10 / BB11) \n \n Education / Sports Coaching / Outdoor Instructor / Trainee Teacher Are you an outdoor instructor or sports coach looking to transition into a life-changing teaching career?\n If you have the resilience, active energy, and strong presence needed to lead young people, you do not need a completed PGCE or QTS right now. We are looking for an Unqualified Outdoor Education Teacher / Sports Coach in Burnley who wants to get paid a full salary while training on the job to become a qualified educator. \n Trade the rigid desk classroom for the outdoors. We use sports, bushcraft, fitness, and outdoor adventure activities as a vehicle to re-engage young people who struggle within traditional mainstream education settings. The Role & Teacher Training Route\n\n • \n Earn While You Learn:Start immediately on a competitive salary up to £31,850 while gaining direct, hands-on classroom and outdoor instructional experience. \n • \n Structured Progression:Receive full professional development, mentoring, and support pathways to transition into a fully qualified school teacher or specialised outdoor education lead. \n • \n Active Curriculum Delivery: Plan and run engaging sports sessions, team-building activities, and outdoor learning trips around East Lancashire. \n • \n Relational Mentoring:Act as a strong role model for students, establishing clear behavioural boundaries rooted in mutual respect rather than strict bureaucracy. \nWho Fits This Role Perfectly?\n We value your practical experience and personality over a piece of paper. This opportunity is highly suited to individuals with a background in: \n\n • \n Sports Coaching & PE:Experienced sports coaches, holiday camp coordinators, or fitness instructors who know how to motivate groups of youth. \n • \n Outdoor Instructors:Individuals with an aptitude for or qualifications in hiking, climbing, Forest School, bushcraft, or multi-activity leadership. \n • \n Ex-Military / Service Personnel: Disciplined professionals looking to bring structure, leadership, and resilience to a rewarding community setting. \nRequirements\n\n • \n Experience leading, coaching, or working with youth or young adults (sports, youth clubs, or community schemes). \n • \n Full UK Driving License (Essential): Must be willing to drive the school minibus to take students to outdoor locations around Burnley and Lancashire. \n • \n Strong behavioural boundary setting, a "thick skin", and an empathetic, trauma-informed approach to supporting vulnerable pupils. \n • \n Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. \nWhat's on Offer?\n\n • \n Salary:Up to £31,850 per annum. \n • \n Comprehensive internal training (including positive behaviour management and safeguarding modules). \n • \n Clear, fully funded steps toward professional educational qualifications. \n\n If you are ready to pivot your sports coaching or outdoor career into a long-term, lucrative teaching profession right here in Burnley, apply today! Submit your CV along with a brief description of your coaching or outdoor experience.