Narrowboat Teacher (Alternative Provision) | Burnley

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Narrowboat Teacher (Alternative Provision) | Burnley Location: Burnley, Lancashire (Canal-based / Various Moorings) Salary: TBC (Dependent on experience/QTS) Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-time considered) Qualifications: QTS preferred, but Unqualified Teachers with maritime/boating experience are encouraged to apply. The Role: Education on the Water Are you tired of four brick walls? We are looking for an innovative Narrowboat Teacher to lead our unique mobile classroom in Burnley . This isn't your average teaching job. You will be delivering functional skills and life-skills curriculum to students within an Alternative Provision (AP) setting, all while navigating the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. You will be responsible for creating a calm, therapeutic, and engaging learning environment for young people who thrive outside of mainstream education. Key Responsibilities Unique Curriculum Delivery: Teach core subjects (English/Maths) and practical narrowboat maintenance/navigation. Student Support: Work with learners with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs in a high-impact, 1:1 or small group setting. Vessel Management: Assist in the safe operation and mooring of the narrowboat during school hours (training provided). Burnley Community Engagement: Utilize the local Burnley landscape and heritage as a "living classroom." What We Are Looking For We are open to both Qualified Teachers (QTS/QTLS) and Unqualified Teachers with a passion for youth work and the outdoors. Experience: Previous work in an AP, PRU, or SEN setting is highly desirable. Boating Skills: Experience handling narrowboats or inland waterway vessels (RYA Inland Helmsman qualification is a huge bonus). Resilience: The ability to connect with "hard to reach" students and manage challenging behaviour with empathy. Location: Must be able to commute to various access points along the canal in the Burnley area. Why Join Our Burnley AP Team? Unrivaled Environment: Swap the staffroom for the towpath. Autonomy: Huge freedom to design outdoor-based lesson plans that actually engage students. Professional Development: We provide full training in both specialised education and maritime safety. Impact: Real opportunity to change the trajectory of young lives in Lancashire. How to Apply If you are searching for teaching jobs in Burnley and want a role that is truly "off the beaten track," we want to hear from you. To Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your interest in narrowboat-based education to Closing Date: Open-ended until the role is filled.