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:  Physical Education & Outdoor Education Instructor Location: Ryecroft School, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 7BH Salary: £27,693.75 per annum (Not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start Date:  February 2026 At Ryecroft School, physical education and outdoor learning are central to everything we do. Within our therapeutic ASC environment, movement, nature, and play are powerful tools for building confidence, wellbeing, and connection. We are looking for a passionate, energetic, and resilient Physical Education & Outdoor Education Instructor who believes in the transformative power of sport and the outdoors. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by engaging pupils through purposeful physical activity and meaningful outdoor experiences. About the Role You will take the lead on planning, delivering, and assessing PE and Outdoor Education across the school. Working with small groups and on a 1:1 basis, you’ll create inclusive, engaging activities that support physical development, boost self-esteem, and nurture a lifelong enjoyment of movement and the natural environment. Beyond PE, you’ll play a key role in supporting pupils’ communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction, adapting your approach to meet individual needs. The role is flexible and varied, with opportunities to support the wider curriculum and provide lesson cover when required. Key Responsibilities Plan, deliver and assess high-quality PE and Outdoor Education sessions for individuals and small groups Design engaging activities that develop pupils’ physical skills, knowledge, confidence and enjoyment of learning Promote positive physical development within a therapeutic and inclusive ASC environment Support pupils’ wellbeing, communication and social interaction through physical and outdoor learning Attend to the welfare and care needs of pupils throughout the school day Take responsibility for the planning cycle, ensuring learning is purposeful and progressive Contribute to the development and effective use of outdoor learning areas Provide general clerical and administrative support linked to the role Work flexibly to support the wider curriculum and provide cover where necessary Experience and Qualifications Sport coaching qualifications (essential) Outdoor activity qualifications, such as Forest School (desirable, or willingness to work towards) Experience working with pupils with complex needs, ideally in outdoor or environmental settings A strong understanding of child development and the ability to plan appropriate outdoor learning experiences A passion for outdoor learning, resilience in all weather conditions, and a positive, flexible approach This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about physical activity and outdoor education and who is motivated to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people in a specialist school setting. About Us Ryecroft School is an independent day school in Walsall, providing specialist education for autistic children and young people aged 4–18 years. We focus on meeting the unique learning needs of autistic pupils, including those with additional challenges such as learning disabilities and behaviours that may present as a result of their diagnoses. Our new school, which opened in September 2024, has a capacity for 60 pupils and is designed to support learners with autism and complex needs in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. Ryecroft School is located in Walsall, a vibrant market town in the West Midlands. The school is well connected, situated just 9 miles north-west of Birmingham, 7 miles east of Wolverhampton, and 9 miles from Lichfield, offering easy access for families across the region. For over 19 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth 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 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. #1