Forest School Instructor - Outdoor Learning Leader

Hillingdon Manor School; Frome; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options toincrease

Wellbeing support

Discount platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Wessex Lodge School is seeking a Forest School Instructor to lead outdoor learning experiences across three sites. You will design and deliver therapeutic Forest School activities, adapting for pupils with additional needs and safeguarding responsibilities.

Join a dedicated team to foster confidence, resilience and a lifelong connection with nature while upholding high safety standards and collaborative practice with staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people in educational or SEND settings preferred.
• Ability to plan and deliver Forest School sessions that support wellbeing and development.
• Capable of managing risk and maintaining safety in outdoor learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Forest School sessions
• Encourage resilience, independence, creativity and problem-solving
• Support pupils with additional needs to access meaningful learning outdoors
• Lead and coordinate support staff and volunteers
• Complete and review risk assessments for safe practice
• Maintain tools, equipment and outdoor resources
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress, provide feedback
• Develop Forest School provision across multiple sites

Skills

Outdoor education

Child engagement

Behaviour management

Communication

Team leadership

Risk management

Driving licence

Job description

Wessex Lodge School is seeking a Forest School Instructor to lead outdoor learning experiences across three sites. You will design and deliver therapeutic Forest School activities, adapting for pupils with additional needs and safeguarding responsibilities.

Join a dedicated team to foster confidence, resilience and a lifelong connection with nature while upholding high safety standards and collaborative practice with staff and volunteers.