Forest School Leader

The Education Network Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful outdoor learning

Specialist school environment

Temporary supply role

Support from recruitment consultant

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a Forest School Leader for a temporary position at a specialist school in Birmingham. You will plan and deliver outdoor Forest School sessions for pupils with additional needs, ensuring safety and alignment with Forest School principles.

Experience with SEND and a genuine passion for outdoor education are essential to help pupils build confidence, independence, and practical skills through nature-based learning.

Qualifications

• Relevant Forest School Leader qualification – essential.
• Experience planning and delivering Forest School activities.
• Confidence managing outdoor activities and keeping pupils safe.
• Genuine passion for outdoor education and supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Forest School sessions for pupils with additional needs.
• Lead practical outdoor activities that encourage exploration, creativity and independence.
• Adapt activities to accommodate pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
• Promote confidence, resilience, teamwork and communication through outdoor learning.
• Ensure all activities are delivered safely and in line with Forest School principles.
• Manage resources, equipment and outdoor learning environments.
• Work alongside school staff to support pupil engagement and participation.
• Encourage pupils to develop practical skills and positive relationships through nature-based learning.

Skills

Forest School cert

Activity planning

Outdoor safety

SEND support

Job description

Forest School Leader – Special School, Birmingham

Are you a qualified Forest School Leader looking for a rewarding temporary opportunity? A specialist school in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Forest School Leader to deliver outdoor learning activities for pupils with additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about outdoor education who understands the benefits of learning beyond the classroom. You will be supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence, communication and practical skills through engaging, hands‑on Forest School activities.

The successful Forest School Leader will have the relevant Forest School qualifications and experience delivering outdoor learning sessions. Due to the specialist nature of the role, applicants without the appropriate Forest School qualifications will not be considered.

Experience working with children or young people with SEND would be highly beneficial, particularly those with autism, complex needs or additional learning requirements. You will need to be confident adapting activities to meet individual needs, maintaining safety outdoors and creating an engaging environment where pupils can learn through exploration.

Job Role:

• Plan and deliver engaging Forest School sessions for pupils with additional needs.
• Lead practical outdoor activities that encourage exploration, creativity and independence.
• Adapt activities to accommodate pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
• Promote confidence, resilience, teamwork and communication through outdoor learning.
• Ensure all activities are delivered safely and in line with Forest School principles.
• Manage resources, equipment and outdoor learning environments effectively.
• Work alongside school staff to support pupil engagement and participation.
• Encourage pupils to develop practical skills and positive relationships through nature-based learning.

In return you will:

• Have the opportunity to deliver meaningful outdoor learning experiences.
• Work within a specialist school environment with pupils who benefit from alternative learning approaches.
• Take on a temporary supply role with the opportunity to make a genuine difference.
• Use your Forest School expertise to support pupils' personal development.
• Receive ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant Forest School Leader qualification – essential.
• Experience planning and delivering Forest School activities.
• Confidence managing outdoor activities and maintaining pupil safety.
• A genuine passion for outdoor education and supporting children with additional needs.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.