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At Releasing Potential, we’re looking for passionate people, dedicated to making a real difference in children’s lives.

We’re more than an education provider, we’re a community. A community that believes every child, no matter the barriers they face, has incredible potential waiting to be unlocked.

If you’re ready to help transform lives, grow professionally and be part of something truly meaningful, we want to hear from you.

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Outdoor Activity Tutor

(November 2025)

Job Summary

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.

As an Outdoor Activity Tutor, you’ll:

  • 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

Job Type: Full-time
Salary starting at: £26,481 (not pro-rata – real stability all year).

For more details about this role, download the PDF below:

Outdoor Water-Based Instructor

(November 2025)

Job Summary

At Releasing Potential, we believe learning comes alive on the water - through every paddle stroke, splash, and shared adventure. We’re looking for a Water-Based Instructor to lead engaging, hands-on experiences that inspire and empower young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them build confidence, resilience and connection.

As an Outdoor Water-Based Instructor, you’ll:

  • Designing and lead engaging sessions in paddle boarding, windsurfing & sailing
  • Provide the opportunity to experience windsurfing, paddle boarding & sailing
  • Be interested in developing windsurfing, paddle boarding and bodyboarding
  • Supporting confidence, wellbeing, and independence through outdoor learning
  • Managing the equipment, safety, and technical quality of all water-based activities
  • Ensuring all activities meet National Governing Body standards
  • Leading by example with personal teaching competency and a commitment to outstanding practice
  • Collaborating with our teams to tailor experiences to students’ individual needs
  • Playing a key role in inspections, compliance, and continual improvement

Job Type: Full-time
Salary starting at: £26,481 (not pro-rata – real stability all year).

For more details about this role, download the PDF below:

Outdoor Tutor (Farm)

(November 2025)

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate Outdoor Tutor to lead farm-based and outdoor activities for individuals and groups. You will play a key role in delivering fun, safe, and educational sessions, helping students develop skills and achieve recognised qualifications.

As an Outdoor Tutor, you’ll:

  • Lead engaging outdoor farm activities for individual students and small groups, ensuring safety and enjoyment at all times
  • Record student progress towards National Governing Body qualifications and maintain accurate records using our MIS system
  • Ensure all equipment, resources, and qualifications are in place to safely deliver activities
  • Use Glasser’s Choice Theory to help students balance survival, love & belonging, power, freedom, and fun

Job Type: Full-time
Salary starting at: £26,481 (not pro-rata – real stability all year).

For more details about this role, download the PDF below:

Outdoor Education Co-Ordinator

(October 2025)

Job Summary

The Outdoor Education Coordinator is responsible for helping to provide mentorship and ongoing support to the team of outdoor education tutors who have responsibility for outdoor and adventurous activities, including the associated equipment. This leadership role ensures that activities are safe, inclusive, engaging, and aligned with National Governing Body guidelines.

Location: Emsworth & Hayling Island
Job Type: Full-time
Salary from: £31,212

For more details about this role, download the PDF below:

Further questions and what you can do now

Have more questions?
We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with Jill at jill@releasingpotential.com or call 07563 024063

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