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Job Title:  Physical Education and Outdoor Education Instructor
Location:  Ryecroft School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7BH
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm
Salary:      £28,663.03 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        December 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate and energeticPhysical Education & Outdoor Education Instructor to join our specialist education team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives outside the traditional classroom and wants to use sport, outdoor learning and physical activity to engage, inspire and develop young people.

You'll deliver creative and practical learning experiences that help students build confidence, teamwork, independence and emotional wellbeing, while supporting their academic and personal development. Whether leading PE lessons, organising outdoor pursuits, or developing students' life skills through adventurous activities, you'll play a vital role in helping every student achieve their potential.

As a Physical Education & Outdoor Education Instructor, you'll plan and deliver engaging learning opportunities for individuals and small groups, adapting activities to meet the needs of students with a range of additional learning and behavioural needs.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll create a safe, positive and inclusive environment where students can develop physically, socially and emotionally while celebrating their achievements and progress.

What you will bring

• Deliver engaging PE, sport and outdoor learning sessions for individuals and small groups.
• Adapt activities to meet students' individual needs, abilities and learning styles.
• Monitor progress, celebrate achievements and support positive outcomes.
• Promote confidence, resilience, teamwork, independence and physical wellbeing.
• Support students to develop positive behaviour and self-regulation skills.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants and wider school staff to provide consistent support.
• Contribute to enrichment activities, educational visits and outdoor education experiences.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment and safeguard the wellbeing of all students.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience delivering PE, sport, outdoor education or practical learning activities.
• Can motivate and engage students who may have struggled in mainstream education.
• Builds positive relationships and remains calm, patient and resilient when challenges arise.
• Is passionate about helping young people achieve both personally and academically.
• Works effectively as part of a team and communicates confidently with colleagues and families.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Holds relevant coaching, sports, outdoor education or instructional qualifications (desirable).

About Us

Ryecroft School has capacity for 60 students, opened in September 2024 and caters for students with Autism and complex needs.

The school is located in Walsall. Walsall is a market town in the West Midlands County. It is located 9 miles north-west of Birmingham, 7 miles east of Wolverhampton and 9 miles from Lichfield.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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