Forest School Lead
Heathside School, Hampstead
Camden
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 26 May 2024
Job overview
Forest School is key to our curriculum and an integral part of our school’s ethos. Outdoor learning is encouraged throughout the school, where we will make use of the vast opportunities offered by Hampstead Heath, which is located a ten-minute walk from our school. The successful applicant will work alongside class teachers, to provide a bespoke curriculum that makes strong links with the children’s interests and current learning.
The role would suit someone who is committed to developing children’s awareness and value of nature and the environment. They will need to be intuitive, creative, flexible and caring. They will also need to have excellent communication skills and be able to offer a full commitment to our busy and dynamic school. The successful applicant will also need to have the necessary qualifications for outdoor learning and Forest School.
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About Heathside School, Hampstead
Heathside School Hampstead is a vibrant and nurturing school for children from age 2, set in historic buildings in the heart of Hampstead. Heathside’s dynamic environment helps children learn and thrive just a few minutes’ walk from Hampstead Heath, where they play every day.
Founded more than 25 years ago, Heathside School has built a reputation as an environment where children spend their time happy and fulfilled. Full advantage has always been taken of the local surroundings, with ‘Heath’ being a timetabled part of the curriculum. The school is home to dedicated teachers who focus on keeping childhood special, while delivering a rich academic curriculum and preparing children to go on to leading London senior schools. Many children also choose to stay at Heathside School and attend the upper school up to Year 8.
The vision at Heathside is to empower students to acquire, demonstrate, articulate and value knowledge and skills that will support them, as independent lifelong learners, to make a positive difference to the world they will inherit.
Our happy, friendly, and academic school is known for putting children at the heart of everything we do. It is a safe, secure and supportive environment for children, staff and visitors alike and promotes a climate where children feel comfortable and confident to be themselves.
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