Outdoor Education Instructor

Outcomes First Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes wellbeing and work-life balance through innovative initiatives like the 4-Day Working Week. As an Outdoor Education Instructor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development of young people in a nurturing environment. This role offers the chance to lead curriculum development and ensure high-quality educational experiences for students. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Physical health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid fertility support

Qualifications

• Experience in Outdoor Education with a focus on pupil engagement.
• Ability to develop and implement effective curriculum strategies.

Responsibilities

• Raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the faculty.
• Lead and develop the faculty curriculum, ensuring its relevance.

Skills

Outdoor Education

Curriculum Development

Pupil Progress Monitoring

Education

GCSE Math and English Grade C/4 or equivalent

Current First Aid Certificate

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Full Job Description

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, and 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.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Outdoor Education Instructor to join our fantastic team at Crookhey Hall, Cockerham. The post holder will be expected to liaise with staff across the organisation to ensure a consistency of approach regarding standards, support, transition, and quality of provision.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• To raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the faculty.
• Monitor and support pupil progress in conjunction with SLT lead for curriculum, utilising faculty data.
• To be accountable for pupil progress and outcomes within the faculty.
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department across all Key Stages.
• To be accountable for leading and developing the faculty curriculum. Ensure the range of subjects and qualifications are regularly reviewed in response to national developments and the needs of the school and students.
• To lead all department Quality Assurance requirements including regular deep dives at the discretion of SLT lead for curriculum.
• Annual writing and maintenance of Faculty Development Plan.
• Use own classes and sessions as an example of high-quality provision in the subject.
• To take the lead in developing whole school cross-curricular links to increase the breadth and scope of how Outdoor Education impacts the whole school curriculum.

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 catering for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years. We provide young people with an educational experience that extends their academic, vocational, and social skills, promotes personal growth, and helps build self-esteem. Our goal is for each individual to achieve their full potential and aspire to contribute positively to society after leaving school.

Crookhey Hall School is located in a 15-acre countryside setting south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Candidates are advised to have a driving license due to the location.

Our aim is to support pupils in unlocking their potential to lead fulfilling and productive lives. We provide a safe, supervised environment that offers young people as much freedom as possible, supported by dedicated professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education. We are committed to setting and delivering innovative approaches that produce measurable outcomes for those in our care.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support services and physical health checks via “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits that suit you, including:

• 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 paid fertility 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 applications. *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more personal time. This 4DWW scheme is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.