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Forest School Leader

Forest School Leader

Ardingly College Pre-Prep

West Sussex

  • £7,026 - £8,786 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
actual salary depending on experience (based on £11.20 - £14.00 per hour) -16 hours per week, 35 weeks per year
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
28 January 2022

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity in our Pre-Prep School for someone who is interested in becoming a Forest School Leader.

We welcome applications from those who are either experienced as Forest School Practitioners with a Level 3 qualification and familiar with the delivery of Outdoor Learning or Teaching Assistants who are interested in becoming Forest School Leaders.  For the right candidate support and training will be provided.

The successful candidate will provide Forest School activities for children from 2 to 7 years of age during the school day.  In addition, there is an expectation that the postholder will provide an After School Club twice a week for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.

We are seeking someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and a good communicator to encourage and guide Forest School and outdoor learning within our Pre-Prep School.  You must be passionate about developing outdoor learning in children and be able to articulate the benefits this gives.

In return, we offer a supportive environment, alongside appropriate training and development, to allow you to flourish in your role.

Working hours are 16 hours per week for 35 weeks per year (Term time plus one additional week).  Salary is from £7,026 to £8,786 per annum (based on £11.20-£14.00/hour) depending on experience.

Working for Us - Please visit our new page to find out everything the College has to offer and all the benefits available to our staff by clicking this link:  Working here - Ardingly 

For further information and to apply, please visit www.ardingly.com

Closing date:  Noon on Friday 28th January 2022

Interview date: Tuesday 1st February 2022

Ardingly College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2-18, a member of the HMC and a school of the Woodard Corporation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.

About Ardingly College Pre-Prep

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+44 1444 893300

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Ardingly College Nursery and Pre-Prep is a wonderful setting in which to work, learn and teach. We are fortunate to be a self-contained unit situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with easy access to all the facilities of the main school site. The Pre-Prep offers a well-equipped, bright and modern teaching environment with purpose-built classrooms, playgrounds and our own dining room. The Pre-Prep School, known locally as the Farmhouse, is situated in an idyllic location and we make extensive use of the 230 acres of woodlands, streams and fields to enhance learning and create a unique, child-lead curriculum.

The school is co-educational and has up to 100 children from Reception to Year 2 in addition to those attending the Nursery. We aspire to deliver an outstanding education through the highest standards of teaching and staff are encouraged to develop their skills and understanding. The school has a warm and friendly atmosphere where children and staff can flourish and fulfil their potential and where learning is fun.

We are an enthusiastic and supportive community who believe strongly in encouraging every child to develop an excitement about school life and love of learning. We teach creatively using the children’s interests as a springboard to learning and staff are encouraged to use all the wonderful grounds and facilities available to them at Ardingly to stimulate the children’s interest and create marvellous memories that will last a lifetime.

Strong pastoral care of each child is a key feature of the school and through our ‘Discovering my world’ initiative we seek to encourage the values that will make sure that every child has the best start possible to build their confidence and teach them how to become an essential part of the community whilst not losing their individuality; how to blend communal spirit with personal best.

We are also a school that believes strongly in supporting parents and have wrap-around care to assist all parents. Through our extended day, we ensure continuity of care and that the highest standards are maintained.

We are a warm and welcoming team who believe in supporting each other to be happy at work and create the best possible environment for the children.

Our Nursery is a happy and nurturing environment where every child is known by staff and where caring for all is a strength.

Staff at Ardingly Pre-Prep ensure that the children are given a firm academic foundation and encouraged to develop the personal skills that will ensure future success. This is reflected in our most recent ISI report (February 2018) which judged the College to be Outstanding in every aspect: academic provi­sion and the quality of teaching, the personal development of the pupils, and governance and leadership.

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