Outdoor/Sport/Forest School Instructor

Outcomes First Group; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent education provider as an Outdoor/Sport/Forest School Instructor at Wessex Lodge School. You will teach students aged 5-18, promoting personal development and well-being through outdoor activities. The role offers a permanent contract, competitive salary, and a supportive environment focused on innovative education.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching young people.
• Enjoys being active and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school's vision is articulated and acted upon.
• Collaborate within the school community for improvement.
• Encourage creativity and innovation in teaching.

Skills

Creativity

Innovation

Teaching

Outdoor Activities

Education

QTS

PE qualifications

ODE qualifications

Forest school qualifications

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Role: Outdoor/Sport/Forest School Instructor

Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA

Salary: GBP24,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

To teach pupils across the full age and ability range present in the school (ages 5-18), ensuring high standards of achievement, personal development, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure the school's vision is clearly articulated, shared, understood, and effectively acted upon by all.
2. Collaborate within the school community to translate this vision into objectives and operational plans that promote school improvement.
3. Demonstrate the school's vision and values in daily work and practice.
4. Motivate and work with others to create a positive culture and environment.
5. Encourage creativity, innovation, and the use of appropriate new technologies to achieve excellence.
6. Assist PE/ODE Leads in strategic planning that considers the diversity and values of the school and community.
7. Develop and monitor outstanding alternative education provision.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Enjoys being active, outdoors, and thinking 'outside of the box'.
• Creative and innovative.
• Experience in teaching young people.

Desirable qualifications include:

• QTS
• PE qualifications
• ODE qualifications
• Forest school qualifications

About Us

Wessex Lodge School comprises three sites: Primary in Kilmington, Secondary in Frome, and Newmead Farm in Maiden Bradley. Students explore various curricula including animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, alongside sports activities.

Students aged 6-18 have individual needs, supported by the THRIVE approach and skilled staff to improve life outcomes. We welcome candidates with interests or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry, or related trades or hobbies.

About Our Organization

Part of Outcomes First Group, the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. We are committed to innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes and are proud to be recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for five consecutive years.

Why Join Us?

Benefits

Our reward package includes:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions