Forest School Lead

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Forest School Leader to join our team. The successful candidate will lead engaging outdoor learning sessions, using our forest and outdoor spaces to inspire curiosity, confidence, and hands-on learning.

This is a part time position (0.7 FTE). Hours can be flexible providing they meet the needs of the school.

Forest School Lead - Key Responsibilities

·        To plan, prepare and deliver a range of Forest School sessions with children. 

·        To liaise with staff prior to sessions to ensure plans are appropriate and all needs and expectations are met. 

·        Ensure Health & Safety requirements are met, including Risk Assessments which are continually checked and updated.

• Leading the Schools accreditation as an Eco-School.
• Taking a lead role in working with the child lead Eco Committee.

·        To create and maintain an engaging, fun and supportive environment, demonstrating flexibility in planning and running sessions in response to varying/changing needs of children.

·        To supervise and support children with varying needs while delivering sessions. 

·        To evaluate programmes and to continually strive for improvement.

·        To promote learning in the outdoor environment and the ethos of Forest Schools and outdoor learning.

·        To be responsible at all times for high standards of care and education for all.

·        To regularly check and maintain tools and other equipment and stored securely and safely.

·        Forest School development:

o   To take a leading role in our further development by:

§  Further developing the Forest School curriculum.

§ Helping to promote the Forest School to the school and wider community.

§ Developing community links to support the Forest School provision and the wider school.

§ Bringing creative ideas to help us further develop our outdoor environment.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

·        Forest School Leader Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

·        A passion for outdoor education and nature-based learning.

·        Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

·        First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one).

Benefits

●       A supportive and friendly team

●       Competitive salary scale

●       Remission of fees in line with the School fees discount policy

●       Free dining and refreshments during term time

●       Free on-site parking

●       Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour individual assistance programme

●       Company Pension

●       Access to iSP Learning Hub – an online professional development platform with hundreds of courses to widen your knowledge and support career growth

●       Part of the ISP group of schools, with opportunities for international career development and international learning opportunities