PE Instructor

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Job Title:  PE Instructor
Location: The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SB  
Salary:     Up to £30,000.00 per annum ( not pro rata )
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday 8:15am-4:30pm | Tuesday - Friday 8:15am - 3:45pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

All candidates must have a full UK Driving Licence

At Outcomes First Group, we put wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already adopted the 4DWW, with others preparing to introduce it once fully staffed—making now a great time to join #teamOFG .

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated PE Instructor to deliver engaging, high-quality physical education and outdoor learning experiences for children and young people aged 7–18.

This role combines structured PE teaching with Outdoor Education and Duke of Edinburgh Award programmes, inspiring pupils to stay active, build confidence, and develop key life skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver purposeful, engaging PE lessons and outdoor learning activities
• Deliver Outdoor Education sessions, including full-day activities where required
• Lead Duke of Edinburgh Award sessions and support learners to achieve accredited outcomes
• Create termly plans tailored to different classes, ages, and individual learner needs
• Use a variety of teaching styles and resources to engage pupils both indoors and outdoors
• Encourage participation, enthusiasm, and enjoyment in physical activity and outdoor learning
• Promote positive behaviour management by establishing clear routines and boundaries to ensure safety and wellbeing

This role is ideal for someone passionate about physical activity and outdoor education, with the energy and creativity to motivate young people and help them thrive through sport and adventure.

About You

• Level 3 Instructor qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• A sound understanding of safeguarding legislation

About Us

The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school within Acorn Education, supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning differences. Opened in 2018, our purpose-built school delivers a therapeutic and personalised approach to education, helping pupils re-engage with learning and achieve success in ways that are meaningful to them. By building strong relationships, maintaining high expectations, and removing barriers to learning, we support pupils to develop academically, socially, and emotionally, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and resilience needed for their next steps in life.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

• 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 are committed to 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 this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*4DWW 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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