PE Instructor

Full Job Description

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:            PE Instructor

Location:           Maple Grove School, Chester, CH2 3HR

Salary:                Up to £25,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:                37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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 a PE Instructor to join our close-knit team at Maple Grove School, part of Options Autism.

About the role

Our next PE Instructor will be required:

• To take a leading role in delivering Physical Education across all key stages.
• To work under the guidance of SLT to raise the standard of physical education and promote an active lifestyle throughout the school.
• To design, deliver, and review a high-quality PE curriculum that is inclusive, challenging, and tailored to meet the needs of all pupils.
• To share and promote the school’s values and ethos, creating a nurturing and holistic environment for learning.

Key Areas:

• To contribute to raising standards of pupil progress and attainment in PE.
• To monitor and support the teaching and learning throughout PE lessons and activities.
• Under the direction of SLT, ensure PE provision is implemented, monitored and reviewed to analyse its effectiveness.
• To have a clear understanding of school pathways and ensure appropriate physical education is taking place.
• To introduce vocational and enrichment opportunities through sport and physical wellbeing.
• To organise and deliver extra-curricular physical activities and sports events.
• Liaise with Senior Leadership Team to communicate the impact of the PE curriculum on the overall school experience.
• To contribute to the development of a whole-school approach to health, fitness, and wellbeing.
• To model professional standards at all times in line with Professional Standards for Teachers.

About Us

Maple Grove is a specialist setting for learners with autism. At Maple Grove, everything we do revolves around the individual needs of each pupil attending our school, with the aim that every learner is able to fulfil their potential.

Along with our rich and varied curriculum, we focus on developing core life skills such as communication and social ability, sensory processing, and emotional regulation; every pupil develops the essential capabilities they need to be as independent as possible when they leave school. 

We are situated in Hoole, Chester, with the school set within a beautiful, historic building that has been completely refurbished and redesigned to the highest standard. 

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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?

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.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. 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 

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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