Teachers / Outdoor Tutors / Activity Staff
We’re Hiring: Outdoor Tutors, Activity Staff & Teachers
At Adventure Pirate, we’re looking for passionate, reliable, and inspiring individuals to join our team delivering outdoor alternative education to young people who need a different approach.
About Us
We are an official BCP Council Alternative Provision provider, delivering trauma-informed outdoor education for young people aged 7–18.
Based in our woodland site in Lytchett Minster, we specialise in working with students with:
SEMH needs
Autism & ADHD
School avoidance
Trauma and attachment needs
We’ve been recognised as one of the most advantageous alternative provisions in the area and it’s our people who make that possible.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re building a flexible team of:
Qualified teachers
Tutors (English/Maths/Functional Skills)
Outdoor instructors
Youth workers / support staff
Adventure professionals
If you have a background in education, outdoor activities, or youth work we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
No two days are the same. You could be:
Supporting small groups or 1:1 learners in outdoor settings
Delivering hands-on learning through activities like:
Bushcraft & fire lighting.
Archery & target sports.
Tree climbing & adventure challenges.
Shelter building & survival skills.
Embedding maths, literacy, and life skills into real-world experiences.
Building strong, positive relationships with young people.
Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
Working as part of a trauma-informed, child-centred team.
Helping young people re-engage with education and rebuild confidence.
What Matters Most
We’re not just looking for qualifications, we’re looking for the right people.
You’ll need to be:
Calm, patient, and adaptable
Confident working with children with additional needs
Positive, energetic, and hands-on
Able to build trust and rapport quickly
A team player with a sense of humour
Experience with SEMH, SEND, or alternative provision is a big plus.
Why Work With Us?
Make a real difference to young people’s lives
Work outdoors in a unique woodland setting
Be part of a supportive, passionate team
Flexible / sessional opportunities available
Opportunities to grow and develop within the organisation
Competitive rates of pay – see job spec
Interested?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Email your CV to: info@adventurepirate.co.uk
