Head of Outdoor Education job at Liphook Full Time NEW

Head of Outdoor Education

Salary: Grade 4 (A-E) (£27,780-£30,564 FTE)

Start date: 01 September 2026

Bohunt School, Liphook

Bohunt School, part of Bohunt Education Trust, is seeking a dynamic, highly organised and experienced Outdoor Education Lead to lead our outstanding Outdoor Education programme.

The successful applicant will have an excellent working knowledge of outdoor education, alongside previous experience of teaching outdoor education to young people. They will be a motivational and personable instructor, able to stimulate a passion for outdoor education in our pupils. They will have overall responsibility for the leadership and development of the school’s outdoor education programme, which already includes bushcraft/outdoor living skills, our sought after big expeditions, farm & garden, adventure-based learning, climbing and a significant Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme.

This is an exciting time to join Bohunt School as we seek to build on the excellent current provision within the school, cementing the place of outdoor education as fundamental for developing leadership, confidence, teamwork and communication in our pupils. This is a permanent, full-time support staff leadership role, which will require the appointee to commit fully to the life of the school during term time, and to offer flexibility for running a small number of trips during the school holidays and/or weekends.

Bohunt School is located in attractive, open country on the edge of Liphook (40 miles from London) with easy access to the A3 between Guildford and Portsmouth.

Are you able to demonstrate:

● Experience administering and organising outdoor education for young people

● Exceptional organisational skills to manage communications with multiple stakeholders

● Instructing outdoor sessions and courses

● Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements for outdoor education, with experience applying to the production of risk assessments

● Experience leading outdoor education trips and residentials

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to all stakeholders

● A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

● A values‑driven, inclusive approach, aligned with Bohunt’s ethos of Enjoy, Respect, Achieve

To apply please visit: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/-1012701 or visit https://www.bohunt.hants.sch.uk/staff-2/vacancies/ and complete the “Teaching Staff” application form and email it to [email protected]

For further details about the role, please contact Todd Raetzke, [email protected], Trust Director of Outdoor Education.

Closing date: 29 May 2026 09:00

Bohunt Education Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings and are actively working to increase representation across all areas of our Trust. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in our workforce, including, but not limited to:

● Returning parents or carers re-entering the workplace

● Individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds

● People who are LGBTQ+

● Those with a disability, impairment, or long-term condition

● Individuals with caring responsibilities or a lived experience of poverty

● People from different nations, regions, and cultures

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here to support you, just let us know.

Appointments will be made subject to pre-employment checks, receipt of satisfactory references enhanced DBS check including online/social media checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Pay: £27,780.00-£30,564.00 per year

Work Location: In person