Gym and Activities Instructor

The Birtenshaw Group wishes to recruit a Gym and Activities Instructor to maximise opportunities for young people with special education needs and disability to participate in a full range of PE lessons, gym based activities and sport.

We are particularly keen to receive applications from anyone with expertise in dance or yoga or those with a specialism in a particular sport or activity.

Key Responsibilities

1. To assist in devising and delivering gym programmes to enhance the experiences of young people supported by Birtenshaw

2. To work with care and education staff to encourage the maximum participation of young people in PE, gym sessions and sport

3. To plan, deliver and evaluate P.E lessons based on the national curriculum in a school environment, adapted for young people with special education needs and disability

What we offer:

• Group Income Protection Scheme. This provides a guaranteed income for employees who are unable to work as a result of illness or injury.


• Employee Assistance Programme. A 24 hour helpline to support you through any of life's issued or problems.


• With excellent training and support on offer, you would have the opportunity to develop an exciting and rewarding career within a rapidly company, whilst making a positive impact upon the lives of the young people supported by The Birtenshaw Group.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people. Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.