How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: PE Instructor
Location: Orchards Manor, Near Kings Lynn, Downham Market, PE34 3HT
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: October 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We are looking for a passionate and proactive PE Instructor to join our founding team and lead the delivery of high-quality physical education across all key stages.
About the Role
As PE Instructor, you will take a lead role in designing, delivering, and reviewing an inclusive and engaging physical education curriculum. You will promote physical activity and wellbeing across the whole school, inspiring a love of movement, sport, and fitness in our pupils through creative and differentiated approaches. Working under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will contribute to raising standards in PE and play a key role in supporting whole-school health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver high-quality PE lessons tailored to meet the needs of all learners.
* Support pupil progress and attainment in PE through ongoing monitoring and adaptation.
* Implement, review and evaluate the school’s PE provision under the direction of SLT.
* Ensure that all physical education aligns with the school’s curriculum pathways and is appropriately challenging and accessible.
* Introduce vocational and enrichment opportunities through physical education and sport.
* Organise and lead extra-curricular activities and sporting events that promote inclusion, confidence and teamwork.
* Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to evaluate the impact of PE on the overall pupil experience.
* Promote a whole-school approach to health, fitness, and wellbeing.
* Maintain high professional standards in line with the Professional Standards for Teachers.
What We're Looking For
* A strong understanding of how to deliver differentiated PE for pupils with a range of needs, including those with Autism and associated challenges.
* A positive, enthusiastic, and energetic approach to teaching.
* Experience working in a school or educational setting (ideally with SEND).
* The ability to engage and motivate learners through sport and movement.
* A commitment to inclusion, personal development, and whole-child education.
* High professional standards and a team-focused mindset.
About us
Orchards Manor School, part of Options Autism, is a brand-new specialist school opening near King’s Lynn in Downham Market. The school will cater for up to 72 pupils aged 5 to 16 with a variety of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
Orchards Manor is an independent specialist school where the curriculum is thoughtfully designed around the specific needs of autistic learners and those with related needs. Education is supported by a fully integrated on-site clinical team, ensuring a holistic, person-centred approach to learning and wellbeing.
At Orchards Manor, we are committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
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 to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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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