Outdoor Education Instructor

JR United Kingdom; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Outdoor Education Instructor to join their team at Crookhey Hall. This role offers the exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on pupil wellbeing and educational growth. With a commitment to a 4-Day Working Week, you will enjoy a better work/life balance while delivering high-quality educational experiences. The position involves collaborating with staff to enhance curriculum standards and ensuring pupil progress across all Key Stages. Join a leading provider of specialist education and make a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Health Checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Fertility Treatment Support

Qualifications

• Experience in Outdoor Education required.
• GCSEs in Math and English essential.

Responsibilities

• Raising standards of pupil attainment and achievement.
• Leading and developing the faculty curriculum.

Skills

Outdoor Education

Curriculum Development

Monitoring Student Progress

First Aid Certification

Education

GCSE Math Grade C/4

GCSE English Grade C/4

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school when we have a full complement of staff, within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Location: Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, LA2 0HA

Salary: £30,000 per annum plus £1,500 per annum responsibility allowance

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are seeking an experienced Outdoor Education Instructor to join our team at Crookhey Hall, Cockerham. The post holder will liaise with staff across the organization to ensure consistency in standards, support, transition, and quality of provision.

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Raising standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the faculty.
• Monitoring and supporting pupil progress in conjunction with SLT lead for curriculum, utilizing faculty data.
• Being accountable for pupil progress and outcomes within the faculty.
• Providing a broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated curriculum for pupils across all Key Stages.
• Leading and developing the faculty curriculum, ensuring regular review in response to national developments and student needs.
• Leading all department Quality Assurance requirements, including regular deep dives.
• Maintaining the Faculty Development Plan annually.
• Using own classes as examples of high-quality provision.
• Developing whole-school cross-curricular links to enhance the impact of Outdoor Education.

Qualifications: GCSE Math and English Grade C/4 or equivalent, Current First Aid Certificate.

About us

Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) school for boys and girls aged 10-17. We provide an educational experience that extends academic, vocational, social skills, and promotes personal growth and self-esteem. Our goal is for each individual to achieve their full potential and contribute positively to society.

The school is located on a 15-acre site near Lancaster, and candidates are encouraged to have a driving license due to the location.

As part of Outcomes First Group, we are a leading provider of specialist education, committed to innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes. In 2024, we were certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Our benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers options such as:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and fertility treatment support

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: 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 for personal activities. This 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.