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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:
1. To raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the faculty.
2. Monitor and support pupil progress in conjunction with SLT lead for curriculum, utilising faculty data.
3. To be accountable for pupil progress and outcomes within the faculty.
4. To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department across all Key Stages.
5. 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.
6. To lead all department Quality Assurance requirements including regular deep dives at discretion of SLT lead for curriculum.
7. Annual writing and maintenance of Faculty Development Plan.
8. Use own classes and sessions as an example of high quality provision in the subject.
9. 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 which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way, it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come.
Crookhey Hall School has a 15-acre setting in the countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Due to the location, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a driving licence.
The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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.
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.
And that’s not all, 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.
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
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