Job Description

Job Title:

Outdoor Activity Tutor

Releasing Potential is dedicated to supporting students aged 11-18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Serving the local authorities of Hampshire and West Sussex, we offer a nurturing educational environment where young people can flourish beyond the constraints of traditional education.

Our success lies in recognising each student as an individual and welcoming them into the Releasing Potential community with unconditional positive regard. All our students have an Education, Health, and Care Plan, due to social, emotional, and mental health challenges that have hindered their access to education, resulting in challenging behaviour.

We work in small groups or 1:1. The work can be tough, challenging and even frustrating at times, but the rewards of inspiring progress and achievements --no matter how small, like students simply showing up--can be truly meaningful.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for people seeking a new challenge.
Do you have a passion for the outdoors that you'd love to share?
Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can inspire and develop young people--while growing personally and professionally?

Join us in delivering high-quality, safe, and rewarding outdoor learning experiences through a variety of water and land-based activities.

Pay Scale:

22,961 to 29,964,

not pro rata

Benefits:

Permanent, Full-Time (Non-Residential)

- Monday to Friday schedule

Competitive Salary

- Paid evenly over 12 months

Employee Assistance

- 24/7 wellbeing assistance and additional benefits

Enhanced Pension Contribution

34 Days Annual Leave

- Plus Bank Holidays

Skills & Qualifications

Do you hold an NGB Instructor qualification? Do you have a valid First Aid certification? Can you deliver safe, engaging, and enjoyable sessions for young people? Are you confident in communicating effectively with young people with SEMH?

Main Duties

Ensure the safe operation of group or one-on-one sessions for the entire duration that young people are in your care. Plan and deliver a programme of activities tailored to the needs and experience of each group or individual, recording their progress toward National Governing Body qualifications after each session. Maintain the necessary qualifications and appropriate equipment for all activities you lead. Conduct risk assessments for all activities, continuously evaluating potential risks, including obtaining up-to-date and relevant weather forecasts. Provide feedback to RP School, referring agencies, parents, or carers through weekly updates or verbal reports. Keep student records up to date and accessible for other staff who may need them for future sessions.

Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of the role and contact with children, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and will be required to complete an application form.

Disclosure of Criminal Convictions - Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, certain criminal convictions become "spent" after a set period, meaning they no longer need to be disclosed. However, this does not apply to roles involving regular and routine contact with children under 18 or vulnerable adults.

Due to the nature of this position, it is exempt from these provisions under the above Order. As a result, you are required to disclose all current and previous criminal convictions. Any information provided will be handled with the strictest confidentiality, in accordance with the Criminal Records Bureau Code of Practice, and will only be considered in relation to this application.

A criminal record does not automatically disqualify you from employment; decisions will be based on the nature of the role and the circumstances of any offences. However, failure to disclose relevant information may result in the rejection of your application or, if appointed, dismissal.

This role involves engaging in regulated activity with children, schools, and colleges. It is a criminal offence to apply if you are barred from such activity.

Further information for shortlisted candidates - We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 22,961.00-29,964.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you located close to the Hampshire/West Sussex border
Experience:

Outdoor Instructing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) NGB Instructor Qualification Sailing or Paddlesports (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RP-OAI