Releasing Potential

19/12/2025

Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives
🌿 Outdoor Activity Tutor
Releasing Potential – Changing lives through outdoor learning
Are you passionate about the outdoors and motivated to make a real difference in young people’s lives? At Releasing Potential, we use outdoor education as a powerful tool to support students aged 11–18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. We work across Hampshire and West Sussex, creating inclusive learning environments where young people can grow, achieve, and reconnect with education.
Every young person we work with has an Education, Health, and Care Plan and many have faced significant barriers to learning. Through small-group and 1:1 outdoor sessions, we help them rebuild confidence, develop new skills, and discover their strengths. The work isn’t always easy - but the breakthroughs, big or small, are truly rewarding.
🌳 Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need a traditional teaching background - just a love of the outdoors and a desire to help young people thrive.
Do you:
• Have a passion for outdoor adventure, skills, and nature-based learning?
• Want a role where every day brings variety, challenge, and impact?
• Enjoy helping young people grow through activities like paddle sports, bushcraft, climbing, and land-based exploration?
If so, you could be the perfect fit.
🧭 Your Key Responsibilities
• Lead safe, engaging outdoor sessions (group or 1:1) throughout the day.
• Plan and deliver activity programmes that meet each learner’s needs, recording progress toward National Governing Body qualifications.
• Maintain relevant qualifications and ensure all equipment is safe and ready to use.
• Carry out risk assessments, including checking weather conditions and adapting plans as needed.
• Share regular updates with schools, parents, carers, and referring agencies.
• Keep accurate, accessible student records for use across the team.

🎒 You Will Need
• A full UK driving licence (essential).
• An NGB Instructor Qualification (desirable).
• A valid First Aid certificate.
• Understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, or communication differences.
• Patience, empathy, creativity and resilience.
• Experience working with young people in outdoor settings.
• SEN experience is beneficial but not essential - we value passion and potential.
🌈 What We Offer
• Full-time salary starting at £26,481 (not pro-rata - enjoy year-round stability).
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• A generous pension scheme.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and nationally recognised qualifications.
• A supportive team and a role where your work has real purpose.
🛡 Our Safeguarding Promise
We are committed to safeguarding young people.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs, including those considered “spent.”
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and will undergo enhanced safer recruitment checks, including:
• Enhanced DBS & barred list check
• Online and social media screening
🌲 Ready to Make a Difference Outdoors?
Join a team that values your skills, your passion, and your commitment to young people.
📧 Email [email protected] for an application form
📞 Or call 07563 024063 for an informal chat

18/12/2025

Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives
Join Us on the Water – Become a Water-Based Instructor!
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.
We work with students aged 11–18 across Hampshire and West Sussex who need a different kind of education, one that meets them where they are, sees their potential, and builds their confidence. If you’re passionate about adventure, personal growth and inclusive education, this could be your next meaningful career move.
🏄What You'll Be Doing:
• Designing and leading engaging sessions in paddle boarding, windsurfing and sailing
• Provide children the opportunity to experience windsurfing, paddle boarding and sailing
• Be interested in developing windsurfing, paddle boarding and body boarding
• Supporting students’ 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 education teams to tailor experiences to students’ individual needs
• Playing a key role in inspections, compliance, and continual improvement
👉What You’ll Need
• A valid UK driving licence (essential).
• One or more senior instructor qualifications in Sailing or Windsurfing
• A passion for water sports, particularly windsurfing, paddle boarding and body boarding
• An understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and communication differences.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience to handle challenges calmly.
• Creativity and curiosity -you’ll need both every day.
• Experience in SEN is welcome, but not essential- we value passion as much as experience.
• Experience working with young people in an outdoor setting
What We Offer
• Full-time salary starting at £26,481 (not pro-rata - real stability all year).
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• A generous pension scheme with substantial contributions.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
• Ongoing training and development with nationally recognised qualifications.
• A role where your work truly changes lives.
• A team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.
🛡 Safeguarding Commitment
We’re serious about safeguarding children.
All positions falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, as it involves working directly with children or young people. As such, you are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs, including those that are considered "spent."
"To help keep our young people safe, candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS & barred list check, plus online and social media screening.
💬 Ready to Make a Splash?
Join a team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.
👉 Email [email protected] for an application form or call 07563 024063 for more information

17/12/2025

🌟 Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives 🌟
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.
💡 Why Releasing Potential?
• Work in a tranquil outdoor environment.
• Make a tangible impact on young people’s lives.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Join a supportive and enthusiastic team committed to outdoor learning and wellbeing.
The Outdoor Tutor Role
As a 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.
👉 This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to shape brighter futures.
🙌 What You’ll Need
• A valid UK driving licence (essential).
• An understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and communication differences.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience to handle challenges calmly.
• Creativity and curiosity -you’ll need both every day.
• Experience in SEN is welcome, but not essential- we value passion as much as experience.
• Experience working with young people in an outdoor setting
🎁 What We Offer
• Full-time salary starting at £26,481 (not pro-rata - real stability all year).
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• A generous pension scheme with substantial contributions.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
• Ongoing training and development with nationally recognised qualifications.
• A role where your work truly changes lives.
• A team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.
🛡 Safeguarding Commitment
We’re serious about safeguarding children.
All positions falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, as it involves working directly with children or young people. As such, you are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs, including those that are considered "spent."
"To help keep our young people safe, candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS & barred list check, plus online and social media screening.
🌱 Why You’ll Love It Here
• Real impact: Watch small steps lead to big transformations.
• Real support: Be part of a close-knit team that has your back.
• Real growth: Access the training and development you need to thrive.

👉 Apply today, email [email protected] and join the Releasing Potential family.

14/11/2025

✨ We’re in the news! ✨

We’re so proud to share that Releasing Potential has been featured in the local paper today, celebrating our improvement in our recent Ofsted inspection.

This achievement reflects the incredible dedication of our staff team, the guidance of our Trustees and Governors, and the resilience of the young people we are privileged to work with every day.
Everyone has played a part in this journey, from creating safe, nurturing learning environments to helping our students grow in confidence, independence, and hope.

Thank you to our whole RP family for the belief, effort, and heart you bring into this work.
It’s wonderful to see the wider community recognising how far we’ve come

Staff at a special education school are ‘pleased’ at securing a positive Ofsted outcome after emerging from a ‘difficult position’.

12/11/2025

Make a Real Difference
Join Us on the Water – Become a Water-Based Instructor!
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.
We work with students aged 11–18 across Hampshire and West Sussex who need a different kind of education - one that meets them where they are, sees their potential, and builds their confidence. If you’re passionate about adventure, personal growth and inclusive education, this could be your next meaningful career move.

What You'll Be Doing:
• Designing and leading engaging sessions in paddle boarding, windsurfing and sailing
• Provide children the opportunity to experience windsurfing, paddle boarding and sailing
• Be interested in developing windsurfing, paddle boarding and body boarding
• Supporting students’ 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 education teams to tailor experiences to students’ individual needs
• Playing a key role in inspections, compliance, and continual improvement
What You’ll Need
• A valid UK driving licence (essential).
• One or more senior instructor qualifications in Sailing or Windsurfing
• A passion for water sports, particularly windsurfing, paddle boarding and body boarding
• An understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and communication differences.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience to handle challenges calmly.
• Creativity and curiosity -you’ll need both every day.
• Experience in SEN is welcome, but not essential- we value passion as much as experience.
• Experience working with young people in an outdoor setting

What We Offer
• Full-time salary starting at £26,481 (not pro-rata - real stability all year).
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• A generous pension scheme with substantial contributions.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
• Ongoing training and development with nationally recognised qualifications.
• A role where your work truly changes lives.
• A team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.

Safeguarding Commitment
We’re serious about safeguarding children.
All positions falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, as it
involves working directly with children or young people. As such, you are required to declare any
criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs, including those that are considered "spent."
"To help keep our young people safe, candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an
enhanced DBS & barred list check, plus online and social media screening.
Ready to Make a Splash?
Join a team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.
https://www.releasingpotential.com/join-our-team/
Email [email protected] to apply or call 07563 024063 for more information

12/11/2025

Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives

Outdoor Activity Tutor Vacancy

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.

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.

What You’ll Need
• A valid UK driving licence (essential).
• An NGB Instructor qualification?
• Do you have a valid First Aid Certificate?
• An understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and communication differences.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience to handle challenges calmly.
• Creativity and curiosity -you’ll need both every day.
• Experience in SEN is welcome, but not essential- we value passion as much as experience.
• Experience working with young people in an outdoor setting.

What We Offer
• Full-time salary starting at £26,481 (not pro-rata - real stability all year).
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• A generous pension scheme with substantial contributions.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
• Ongoing training and development with nationally recognised qualifications.
• A role where your work truly changes lives.
• A team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.

Safeguarding Commitment
We’re serious about safeguarding children.
All positions falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, as it involves working directly with children or young people. As such, you are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs, including those that are considered "spent."
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and will be required to complete an application form.
"To help keep our young people safe, candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS & barred list check, plus online and social media screening.
Join a team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.
Email [email protected] to apply or call 07563 024063 for more information

03/11/2025

This week is Trustees’ Week, and we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to our Trustees at Releasing Potential.

Trustees play a vital but often unseen role in the life of a charity. They give their time, expertise, and care freely; guiding our vision, safeguarding our values and helping us make thoughtful decisions that shape the lives of the young people we support.

Behind every meeting and challenge we face as an organisation, our Trustees are steady, thoughtful, and committed to seeing Releasing Potential grow and thrive.

To each of our Trustees: thank you for all that you do, for the hours you give, and for the belief you have in our charity and our vision. You help make possible the change we see every day.

Find out more at: https://trusteesweek.org/

24/10/2025

🪔 Celebrating Diwali at Releasing Potential! 🪔

This week, our boys learned about the Festival of Lights and the meaning behind Diwali, a time to celebrate light, hope, and new beginnings.

They created their own candles and decorations, filling the room with colour and warmth while reflecting on the themes of kindness and positivity that Diwali brings.

Wishing a joyful Diwali to all who celebrate, may your days be filled with light, love, and learning.

10/10/2025

📱🌍 World Mental Health Day 2025

This year’s theme highlights the impact of news overwhelm and doomscrolling: the constant flood of worrying stories that can leave us feeling powerless or anxious.

At Releasing Potential, we remind our students (and ourselves) that stepping away from the screen and reconnecting with the world around us; the forest, the sea, each other, can bring calm, balance, and perspective.

Take a moment today to pause, breathe, and look up. The news will still be there, but peace can’t reach us if we never stop scrolling.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the news, try grounding yourself outdoors, even ten minutes in the fresh air can reset your mind.

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. The theme is set by the World Federation of Mental Health.

10/10/2025

📱🌍 World Mental Health Day 2025

This year’s theme highlights the impact of news overwhelm and doomscrolling: the constant flood of worrying stories that can leave us feeling powerless or anxious.

At Releasing Potential, we remind our students (and ourselves) that stepping away from the screen and reconnecting with the world around us; the forest, the sea, each other, can bring calm, balance, and perspective.

Take a moment today to pause, breathe, and look up. The news will still be there, but peace can’t reach us if we never stop scrolling.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the news, try grounding yourself outdoors, even ten minutes in the fresh air can reset your mind.

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day

02/10/2025

Job Title: Part-Time Maintenance & Health and Safety Technician
Responsible to: Head of Outdoor Education
Location: Outdoor Education Sites Across Releasing Potential
Contract: Part-time – flexible – Salary FTE from £26,278
Overview
Are you practical, hands-on, and enjoy keeping things running smoothly? Do you care about safety
and love working outdoors? We’re looking for a friendly, reliable Maintenance & Health & Safety
Technician to join our Outdoor Education team! This dual-role position combines maintenance
responsibilities with health & safety oversight to ensure our outdoor sites are safe and equipment is in
top shape.
Your Role
As our Maintenance & Health & Safety Technician, you will:
• Keep tools, machinery, and equipment in excellent condition and stored safely.
• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and grounds work.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and implement health & safety policies.
• Support risk assessments, operational documents, and safe working practices.
• Diagnose equipment faults and perform mechanical, electrical, or plumbing repairs.
• Assist with installations, refurbishments, and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports of maintenance tasks.
• Work closely with colleagues to keep everything running smoothly.
Other Responsibilities
• Record and justify all petty cash and credit card expenditures, keeping receipts for every
transaction.
• Maintain accurate records of company vehicle usage and adhere to safe driving practices.
• Use Releasing Potential equipment responsibly, return items to the correct location, and
promptly report and log any damage.
Commitment to Safeguarding Children
All staff must follow safeguarding policies, attend regular training, report concerns to the DSL
immediately if serious, ensure children’s safety, stay informed on live issues, and support colleagues
in maintaining up-to-date safeguarding knowledge.
What We’re Looking For
• A hands-on problem solver with practical maintenance skills.
• Someone who enjoys outdoor environments and takes safety seriously.
• A reliable, friendly team player who can work independently when needed.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and covering letter to: [email protected]

26/09/2025

Outdoor First Aid Training – Book Your Place!
Do you spend time in the great outdoors – whether for work, adventure, or leisure? Knowing what to do in an emergency could save a life.

Our Outdoor First Aid Training is designed for teachers, outdoor educators, group leaders, and anyone who loves the outdoors. You’ll gain practical, hands-on skills to manage accidents, injuries, and emergencies when help isn’t immediately available.

📍 Delivered by Releasing Potential
📅 16 hrs (2 days) 27th-28th October 2025
📍 Chichester, West Sussex

✅ Accredited & practical
✅ Tailored to real outdoor scenarios
✅ Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts alike

👉 Book now - [email protected]