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).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Outdoor Education Instructor
Location: Oak Tree School, Truro, TR4 9NH
Salary: £26,600.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 42.5 Hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Outdoor Education Instructor to join our close-knit team at Oak Tree School in Truro.
About the Role
To assist in planning and delivering a quality Outdoor Education provision tailored specifically around the needs of students at Oak Tree School.
To ensure quality outcomes can be demonstrated for our students in Outdoor Education.
To promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils and young people within the school. The post holder will work on their initiative and as part of a small team.
Main Duties
There are five main aspects of this role:
1. Assist in the audit of the existing Outdoor Education team and current provision.
2. Assist in developing robust medium- and long-term plans to ensure a wide skill set in instructors and quality Outdoor Education programs across the school.
3. Work collaboratively with class teachers and develop cross-curricular links.
4. Attend regular team meetings to discuss plans, equipment, training, and resource requirements.
5. Deliver outstanding group and 1:1 sessions, as appropriate.
6. Build and maintain positive relationships with external providers, such as climbing walls and water sport centers.
About us
Oak Tree School in Truro has recently expanded and developed two new buildings and undergone a successful Ofsted inspection, allowing us to offer a wider age range of pupils from 5 – 18 years. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 135 pupils aged 5 to 18 with social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviors. Our aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach with a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum.
This opportunity is in Truro, within commuting distance of Redruth, St Austell, and surrounding areas.
We are part of Acorn Education, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people, and part of Outcomes First Group, leading our sector with innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.
Why join Acorn Education?
We focus on positive outcomes for pupils and vulnerable young adults, making a meaningful difference in their lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important, so you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Access to mental health support services and physical health checks
* A range of benefits via our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, including health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.
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, providing more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
We are committed to fair and thorough recruitment, including safeguarding checks. We do not accept liability for costs incurred during the process. All stages are subject to safeguarding and statutory requirements.
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