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Pebbles Academy Muirkirk is a specialist school dedicated to supporting young people who have faced challenges in traditional education settings. Our therapeutic approach, combined with a wide curriculum of subjects and qualifications, helps pupils develop confidence, practical skills, and a pathway to future success. We work closely with local authorities and care providers to provide tailored education and support. We are seeking a committed and adaptable Outreach Teacher / Educator to work with hard-to-reach young people who face barriers to engaging in traditional school settings. The postholder will deliver personalised learning programmes in a range of contexts, including community venues, homes, care settings and remote/online environments. This role is ideal for a qualified teacher, tutor, or experienced educator who is passionate about inclusion, trauma-informed practice, and flexible approaches to learning. Qualified teacher status is desirable but not essential.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver high-quality, personalised learning to young people who are unable to access full-time, on-site education
Provide learning across a range of contexts, including outreach venues, care settings, community spaces, and remote/online platforms
Plan, adapt, and deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with individual needs, interests, and education plans
Build positive, trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced trauma, disrupted education, or disengagement from learning
Use trauma-informed and relational approaches to support engagement, regulation, and progress
Liaise effectively with school staff, care teams, families, and external professionals to support continuity of learning
Maintain accurate records of planning, attendance, engagement, and progress
Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and lone-working procedures are followed at all times
Contribute to reviews, reports, and planning meetings as required
Work collaboratively with the wider school team to contribute to each student’s personal and educational development
Engage with local businesses and organisations to explore potential work experience or progression opportunities for students
Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
Managing pupil behaviours in a trauma-informed manner and in line with the context of the school and the wider needs of the community and supporting colleagues in maintaining the supportive ethos of the school
Meet pastoral needs for allocated pupils as a Key Teacher and contribute to multi-agency progress meetings
Requirements:
Experience working with children or young people, particularly those who are vulnerable, disengaged, or hard to reach
Experience of delivering learning in non-traditional or remote settings (e.g. online tuition, outreach education, alternative provision)
Ability to plan and deliver flexible, personalised learning programmes
Strong relationship-building skills and a calm, consistent approach
Willingness and ability to travel to a range of venues
Full Manual UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Strong organisational and communication skills
Right to work in the UK
Nice to have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience of working with care-experienced young people or those with social, emotional, or behavioural needs
Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, attachment-aware approaches, or therapeutic education
Familiarity with curriculum frameworks and accreditation pathways
Experience working within alternative provision or specialist education settings
What we offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Commitment to professional development
Opportunity to shape national learning culture in values-driven care organisation