PE Instructor

About the Role

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.

• 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.

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

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.