Instructor - Outdoor Education/Forest Schools

WG060 Witherslack Group Ltd; Horbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to become an Instructor in Outdoor Education at a leading organization supporting young people with special educational needs. You will make a significant impact on their lives through engaging educational experiences, supported by a committed team and a structured development program.

Benefits

Full school holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Medical cover

Wellbeing tools and support

Training and development opportunities

Flexible benefits

Beautiful working environment

Recommend a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• A genuine passion for instructing and the impact of education on young people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Help children and young people with Autism and Emotional Needs to learn and develop.
• Support the development of pupils' self-esteem and abilities.

Skills

Resilience

Passion for Instructing

Relationship Building

Team Player

Job description

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Instructor - Outdoor Education/Forest Schools

Apply locations Wakefield time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 14, 2025 (27 days left to apply) job requisition id JR102348

£29,195 - £38,864 + excellent benefits

Those Huge Small Victories

Our Instructors are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

Get out what you put in

You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As an Instructor at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

The greatest achievements often don’t come easy but Hall Cliffe has earned a reputation as a school that can help turn young people’s lives around. The school is housed in a stunning listed building at the centre of which is a tranquil courtyard that is used for both recreational and therapeutic activities. However, the true centre of everything at Hall Cliffe School are the pupils, which is evident in the unwavering commitment and support that the staff team offer to each young person. The school supports young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s or SEMH needs.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefitshere
• Contributory pension scheme– matched up to 5%
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schoolshere
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work
Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than an Instructor, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:
- Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- Your genuine passion for Instructing and the impact your subject can have on young lives
- The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class
- Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please clickhere

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

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