SEND Outdoor Tutor

Commonwork Trust

27,000 per year

Bore Place, Chiddingstone

Full-time

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JOB TITLE: SEND Outdoor Tutor

Location

Reports to

Hours

Bore Place,
Chiddingstone

Lead SEND Tutor

Full Time

Salary

£27,000

Mission for the role

Bore Place is a historic estate set in 500 acres of beautiful countryside in Kent and home to our
charity, the Commonwork Trust. The Commonwork Trust was established in 1976 and is
committed to creating a world where people and nature work together to regenerate the planet
and ourselves. Our work encompasses an organic market garden, venue, environmental
education centre and programmes to provide opportunities for vulnerable and disadvantaged
young people as well as the wider public. We are committed to creating a better future by
providing a place that brings sustainability to life and offers opportunities to learn, grow and be
inspired.

We have been running programmes for young people for over 40 years and for those with
additional needs for over 25 years. We make use of every aspect of our grounds and farm to
tailor programmes that develop essential life and work-related skills for young people. One of
the Trust’s priorities is to expand our offer to enable more young people to reach their full
potential.

Your role

• Working as part of a team to develop and deliver inclusive, experiential outdoor education

programmes for children, young people, and families – particularly those with Special
Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

• Planning and delivery of accredited programmes and qualifications for young people with

SEND making full use of Bore Place’s natural resources to support learning and progression.

• To deliver experiential outdoor learning programmes, activities and resources for visiting

mainstream schools, community and visitor groups.

• To deliver school holiday programmes, activities and resources for children, young people

and their families that link with food, farming and nature.

Bore Place, Bore Place Road, Chiddingstone, Kent, TN8 7AR 01732 463255 hello@boreplace.org
Home of the Commonwork Trust (registered charity 1160725 & company 09254227) & Commonwork Organic Farms Ltd (registered company 1977080)

Direct Responsibilities

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1. Programme Design and Delivery

• Develop and deliver person-centred, inclusive education and outdoor learning sessions

aligned with national and accredited learning frameworks.

• Deliver:

o Weekly term-time sessions for SEND and mainstream groups
o Day visits for mainstream primary and secondary schools, tailored to themes such

as sustainability, food, farming, nature, and wellbeing

o Residentials
o School holiday and Saturday clubs
o Forest School sessions
o Family-focused programmes (e.g. Children in Need)
o Public and community education events

• Use Bore Place’s natural and working environment (farm, gardens, woodland, kitchens,

etc.) to deliver experiential learning in sustainability, food, farming, and nature.
• Engage learners in shaping their programme experience to support autonomy and

shared ownership.

2. Accredited Programme Delivery

• Plan and deliver programmes that meet the requirements of accredited learning

frameworks (LASER and John Muir).

• Set meaningful learning objectives and assess students’ progress against agreed

outcomes.

• Maintain records of learning and progression and contribute to formal reporting and

certification processes.

• Work closely with the Lead SEND Tutor to ensure accreditation processes are robust,

current, and student-focused.

3. Evaluation, Safeguarding, and Administration

• Carry out needs assessments and co-design learning plans with young people and/or

families.

• Track learner outcomes using monitoring tools and provide regular reports.
• Keep accurate records of attendance, progress, incidents, and safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure a clean, safe and welcoming learning environment in coordination with

housekeeping staff.

• Adhere to all relevant safeguarding, health and safety, and food hygiene procedures.

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Person specification

Experience

• Qualified educator, tutor or Forest School practitioner with 3+ years’ experience.
• Experience working with SEND children and young people in outdoor and/or inclusive

learning settings.

• Experience delivering and assessing accredited programmes.
• Familiarity with differentiated instruction, inclusive communication (e.g. Makaton,

Communicate in Print), and the National Curriculum.

• Proven track record of building confidence, wellbeing, and skills in young people with

diverse needs.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and teaching skills for varied ages and abilities.
• Passion for outdoor learning, nature, and inclusive education.
• Ability to plan and assess accredited programmes and track learning outcomes.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round in a practical and physical capacity.
• Creative and adaptable approach using “head, heart, and hands” learning.
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• Collaborative team player with the ability to support peer development.

Interest in horticulture, organic food, nature, arts, or countryside-based activities.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the SEND education sector and inclusive teaching methodologies.
• Awareness of sustainability and environmental education principles.
• Knowledge of outdoor learning practices, inclusive of Forest School.

Personal Attributes

• Committed to the mission and values of Bore Place.
• Resilient, flexible, and proactive.
• Willing to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel as needed.

Our Values

Inspire

Inspiring and learning through experience - We inspire people to look after the Earth, enjoy
the living world and become guardians of its future.

Regenerate

Regeneration in action - We seek to be a real-life model of regenerative practice and instill this
at the core of everything we do.

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Collaborate

Making a Difference Together - People and partnerships are at the heart of our organisation.
We acknowledge that to achieve real change we need to work with others. This collaborative
approach is key to our success.

Be Inclusive

A fair and inclusive environment - We champion and promote inclusion, equality, and
diversity always. We aspire to be an organisation where people feel valued and included
equally.

Take Ownership

Personal and collective responsibility - Bore Place belongs to us all. Together we care for the
land and provide a well-managed, accessible space, rich in wildlife where our values are central
to our actions and choices.

Benefits of the role and working at Bore Place

• A diverse role within a growing organisation with clear accountability.
• Ability to make a significant difference to the lives of others and see the direct impact of

your role.

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Pension.
• 38 days paid holiday – including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Coaching and support.
• Opportunity to undertake further learning and training.
• Life insurance, EAP, pension, staff discounts on courses and food.
• A glorious countryside location with free parking onsite

Diversity

Bore Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be
themselves and succeed on merit. We strive to ensure that opportunities to work and develop at
Bore Place are open to all. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of age, disability,
gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex,
sexual orientation, or any other equality characteristic.

Please notify us of any disability at the earliest opportunity should you wish us to make any
special arrangements for the application process or, if successful, for the role. We will ensure we
make reasonable adjustments wherever we can.

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Safeguarding and DBS

The safety and welfare of children and other vulnerable people at Bore Place is extremely
important to us and is why we pride ourselves on our Safeguarding procedures. All positions at
Bore Place are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level.

Right to work in the UK
It is a requirement that any successful applicant has the right to work in the UK and can provide
evidence of this. This would be an express term and condition of your employment with us.