Careers at Wild Minds
We look for people who are warm and reliable, then train them in our method. If you have worked in education, care, youth work or a trade and want to work with young people who find school hard, we would like to hear from you.
Roles we recruit for
Across three sites
AP Practitioner
Full and part timeDay-to-day relational practice with young people across a site, delivering personal development and vocational sessions.
Vocational Tutor
Sessional and permanentAnimal care, construction, horticulture, catering, motor vehicle and creative skills specialists.
Learning and Wellbeing Support
Term time1:1 and small-group support for learners requiring intensive, low-demand approaches.
Site and Operations
VariousLand, animal, facilities and administration roles that keep the provision running.
We accept speculative applications year-round. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.
What we offer staff
Training in our method
You are trained in The WILD Framework® and supervised against it, so you always know the approach to follow.
Academy progression
A funded route from Foundation to Lead Practitioner, with assessor, supervisor and trainer designations beyond.
Small numbers
High staffing ratios and small groups, so staff get to know each young person well.
Reflective supervision
Regular, protected supervision that focuses on practice and wellbeing rather than paperwork.
How we practise
Safety
Nothing begins until a young person is regulated and feels physically and emotionally safe in the environment and with the adults in it.
Connection
Trusted, consistent relationships come next. Behaviour is communication. Knowing a young person well helps adults read it and respond well.
Change
Learning, accreditation and preparation for adulthood follow once safety and connection hold. We do not expect progress before a young person starts.