Outdoor Education and Enrichment Lead

Greenhill SchoolHeol Brynglas, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6

UJ Post Title

Outdoor Education and Enrichment Lead

Ref

ED50301669

Contract

Permanent, Full Time

Salary

Grade 7 SCP 25-30 (£37,563 – £42,123)

Hours

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearRequired for 9 November 2026 (or as soon as possible afterwards)Due to growth and development, the governors of Greenhill Special School are looking to appoint a knowledgeable and skilled Outdoor Education and Enrichment Lead with a passion for working with pupils with Additional Learning Needs.Greenhill School is a successful, highly respected special school located in the village of Rhiwbina, Ely and several other locations around the city of Cardiff, with 150 pupils on roll, aged 11-19 with a primary need of social, emotional and mental health difficulties and complex ASC needs.

The successful candidates will

• have experience of working with pupils KS3/4/5 who display distressed behaviours and/or additional learning needs (ALN), be willing to work with the most challenging pupils; • have experience of working in a trauma informed and mental health informed environment;• have a proven ability to use outdoor learning to engage, motivate and inspire some of Cardiff’s most challenging and vulnerable young people;• demonstrate excellent communication skills to work effectively in partnership with parents, staff, governors, and outside agencies;• ability to work collaboratively as an effective team member;• have high expectations of achievement and a commitment to raising standards.We are a friendly, trauma informed school with high aspirations for all our pupils. Please note that therapy dogs are an integral part of the school’s work. Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.This vacancy is suitable for post share.Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.Closing date is on Friday 23 October 2026 at middayInterviews will place w/c 2 November 2026Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:• aged under 25; • not in employment, education or training;• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.