Forest School Lead

TeacherActive; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Forest School Lead for a secondary SEND school in Stoke. The role leads planning, teaching and assessment of Forest School activities, delivering sessions to small groups and 1:1 learning under the direction of the Outdoor Education Head and Deputy Headteacher. Salary is £25,000 - £30,000.

It is a fixed-term contract starting September. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Forest School qualification, appropriate First Aid, and a passion for empowering learners

Qualifications

• Forest School Leader Level 3 qualification.
• Proven experience with children in educational or outdoor settings.
• First Aid qualification (outdoor/emergency) or willingness to obtain.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach and assess Forest School sessions.
• Deliver 1:1 learning and small-group sessions under Outdoor Education Head.

Skills

Forest School Level 3

First Aid

Health & Safety

Outdoor education

Experience with children

Job description

Job Title: Forest School Lead

Location: Stoke

Start Date: September

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Are you passionate about outdoor education and creating engaging Forest School learning opportunities?

Do you have experience working with children in an educational or outdoor learning setting?

Can you inspire pupils to develop their knowledge, skills and enjoyment of the great outdoors?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary SEND school in Stoke who are looking to appoint a Forest School Lead. The setting is looking for a passionate and engaging individual who can empower learners through practical education and create positive outdoor learning experiences.

The school is looking to take on a Forest School Lead on a fixed-term basis from September. The successful Forest School Lead will take overall responsibility for the planning, teaching and assessment of Forest School, working with small groups and delivering 1:1 learning under the direction of the Outdoor Education Head and Deputy Headteacher.

The successful Forest School Lead will have:

• Forest School Leader qualification (Level 3)
• Proven experience of working with children in an educational or outdoor learning setting
• First Aid qualification, including outdoor/emergency first aid, or willingness to obtain
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in outdoor environments
• A passion for empowering learners through practical education
• Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate outdoor learning experiences

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.