Work With Us
Are you passionate about nurturing curiosity, adventure, and a love for the outdoors? At The Outdoor Learning Company, we’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team. Whether it’s at our Forest Schools or Learning Communities, we create warm, inspiring spaces where children can thrive through hands-on experiences. If you believe in child-led learning, connection, and the magic of the great outdoors, we’d love to hear from you!
Current Vacancies
Forest School Caretaker
Hours: 8–16 hours per week (flexible)
Location: Hinton, Copythorne & River Hamble Country Park
Salary: £12.21–£15.03 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Are you happiest working outdoors, hands-on, and surrounded by nature? We’re looking for a practical, reliable, and nature-loving Caretaker to help maintain our beautiful Forest School sites — including our woodland and paddock areas.
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About the role
You’ll play a key part in keeping our outdoor learning spaces safe, welcoming, and thriving. Typical tasks include:
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General site maintenance and repairs
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Helping to care for our chickens and ducks
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Maintaining the fruit and vegetable patches
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Building and repairing shelters and outdoor structures
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Laying woodchip, clearing brambles and nettles, and keeping paths tidy
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys physical, outdoor work and takes pride in practical tasks.
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About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Handy and confident with tools and basic repairs
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Experienced in landscaping, a trade, or enthusiastic about DIY
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Comfortable working outdoors in all weathers
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Self-motivated and able to work independently
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Has access to transport (to work across all our sites)
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What we offer
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Flexible hours (8–16 per week) to fit around other commitments
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A welcoming, nature-focused working environment
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The chance to be part of a community helping children connect with nature
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Competitive salary to match your experience and qualifications
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This position is subject to a DBS check and work references.
Please email hr@theoutdoorlearningcompany.co.uk to register your interest.
Learning Support Facilitator- Embers Project Hub
Hours: 6.5 hours per week (Monday 9am–3.30pm)
Location: Embers Project Hub, Bransgore, New Forest
Term: Term Time Only (39 weeks – following Hampshire School Terms)
Salary: £12.21–£12.85 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
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Are you enthusiastic, innovative, and ready for a role that values child autonomy and embraces project-based learning? We’re looking for a Learning Support team member to help create engaging, hands-on learning experiences in a nurturing environment.
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About the role
As a key member of the team, you’ll contribute to planning and delivering activities tailored to different academic levels, helping children thrive through curiosity and creativity. You’ll also play a vital role in building strong connections with children and their families, supporting wellbeing and growth.
While prior experience as a Teaching Assistant is beneficial, we welcome applications from anyone with a genuine passion for creating enriching learning experiences.
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About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Enthusiastic, caring, and adaptable
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Interested in alternative, project-based learning approaches
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Confident supporting children of mixed ages and abilities
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A great communicator and team player
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Passionate about helping every child succeed
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What we offer
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A supportive and creative working environment
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Opportunities to contribute ideas and be part of an innovative approach to learning
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The chance to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives
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Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
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All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please email hr@theoutdoorlearningcompany.co.uk if you have any questions.
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