Physical Education and Outdoor Education Instructor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27,693.75 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Walsall |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 299548FAJ |
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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Physical Education & Outdoor Education Instructor
Location: Ryecroft School, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 7BH
Salary: £27,693.75 per annum (Not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: February 2026
At Ryecroft School, physical education and outdoor learning are central to everything we do. Within our therapeutic ASC environment, movement, nature, and play are powerful tools for building confidence, wellbeing, and connection.
We are looking for a passionate, energetic, and resilient Physical Education & Outdoor Education Instructor who believes in the transformative power of sport and the outdoors. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by engaging pupils through purposeful physical activity and meaningful outdoor experiences.
About the Role
You will take the lead on planning, delivering, and assessing PE and Outdoor Education across the school. Working with small groups and on a 1:1 basis, you’ll create inclusive, engaging activities that support physical development, boost self-esteem, and nurture a lifelong enjoyment of movement and the natural environment.
Beyond PE, you’ll play a key role in supporting pupils’ communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction, adapting your approach to meet individual needs. The role is flexible and varied, with opportunities to support the wider curriculum and provide lesson cover when required.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, deliver and assess high-quality PE and Outdoor Education sessions for individuals and small groups
Design engaging activities that develop pupils’ physical skills, knowledge, confidence and enjoyment of learning
Promote positive physical development within a therapeutic and inclusive ASC environment
Support pupils’ wellbeing, communication and social interaction through physical and outdoor learning
Attend to the welfare and care needs of pupils throughout the school day
Take responsibility for the planning cycle, ensuring learning is purposeful and progressive
Contribute to the development and effective use of outdoor learning areas
Provide general clerical and administrative support linked to the role
Work flexibly to support the wider curriculum and provide cover where necessary
Experience and Qualifications
Sport coaching qualifications (essential)
Outdoor activity qualifications, such as Forest School (desirable, or willingness to work towards)
Experience working with pupils with complex needs, ideally in outdoor or environmental settings
A strong understanding of child development and the ability to plan appropriate outdoor learning experiences
A passion for outdoor learning, resilience in all weather conditions, and a positive, flexible approach
This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about physical activity and outdoor education and who is motivated to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people in a specialist school setting.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Physical Education & Outdoor Education Instructor
Location: Ryecroft School, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 7BH
Salary: £27,693.75 per annum (Not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: February 2026
At Ryecroft School, physical education and outdoor learning are central to everything we do. Within our therapeutic ASC environment, movement, nature, and play are powerful tools for building confidence, wellbeing, and connection.
We are looking for a passionate, energetic, and resilient Physical Education & Outdoor Education Instructor who believes in the transformative power of sport and the outdoors. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by engaging pupils through purposeful physical activity and meaningful outdoor experiences.
About the Role
You will take the lead on planning, delivering, and assessing PE and Outdoor Education across the school. Working with small groups and on a 1:1 basis, you’ll create inclusive, engaging activities that support physical development, boost self-esteem, and nurture a lifelong enjoyment of movement and the natural environment.
Beyond PE, you’ll play a key role in supporting pupils’ communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction, adapting your approach to meet individual needs. The role is flexible and varied, with opportunities to support the wider curriculum and provide lesson cover when required.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, deliver and assess high-quality PE and Outdoor Education sessions for individuals and small groups
Design engaging activities that develop pupils’ physical skills, knowledge, confidence and enjoyment of learning
Promote positive physical development within a therapeutic and inclusive ASC environment
Support pupils’ wellbeing, communication and social interaction through physical and outdoor learning
Attend to the welfare and care needs of pupils throughout the school day
Take responsibility for the planning cycle, ensuring learning is purposeful and progressive
Contribute to the development and effective use of outdoor learning areas
Provide general clerical and administrative support linked to the role
Work flexibly to support the wider curriculum and provide cover where necessary
Experience and Qualifications
Sport coaching qualifications (essential)
Outdoor activity qualifications, such as Forest School (desirable, or willingness to work towards)
Experience working with pupils with complex needs, ideally in outdoor or environmental settings
A strong understanding of child development and the ability to plan appropriate outdoor learning experiences
A passion for outdoor learning, resilience in all weather conditions, and a positive, flexible approach
This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about physical activity and outdoor education and who is motivated to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people in a specialist school setting.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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