Forest School Leader

Forest School; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forest School site

Curriculum planning and outdoor lesson

Professional development

Supportive staff community

Outdoor learning resources

Job summary

Trinity Road Primary School in Chelmsford is inviting applications for a Forest School Lead to deliver outdoor learning across the whole school. You will lead Forest School sessions with primary-age children, promote wellbeing, and support development through hands-on outdoor activities.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time plus inset days, Scale 6 point 14-18. You will join a growing, ambitious team committed to high standards and outdoor learning, with a focus on health, safety and

Qualifications

• Level 3 Forest School qualification is essential.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above.
• Experience with primary-age children, including SEND.
• Evidence of teaching whole classes.
• Knowledge of child development and healthy wellbeing.
• Commitment to outdoor learning and risk-taking.

Responsibilities

• Lead Forest School sessions across the school to support development outdoors.
• Plan and deliver outdoor learning activities in line with the curriculum.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and support teams for quality planning.
• Manage health, safety and risk assessments for outdoor sessions.
• Engage with children, parents and staff to promote wellbeing.

Education

Level 3 Forest School qualification

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Job description

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Person specification

The successful candidate will be expected to cover whole classes and support children with an array of learning needs both individually and/or groups. Prior experience of working with primary children is essential, including SEND. Forest School accreditation essential.

• Level 3 forest school qualification (or hold level 2 and are working towards level 3)
• Have GCSE English & Maths at Grade C or above
• Experience at working with primary age children, including with SEND
• Evidence and experience of teaching whole classes
• Knowledge of child development and healthy mental wellbeing
• Enthused and invested in outdoor learning and initiating play and learning with everything outdoors.
• Motivated to deliver all learning experiences outdoors including muddy and practical play, including risk taking.
• Plan for health, safety and be able to appropriately risk assess
• Have a positive approach and a range of strategies for behaviour management.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to children, parents and other adults.
• Be committed to supporting the school vision, mission and values.
• Have personal drive and determination to deliver the best standards for learners
• Be self-motivated, intuitive and accountable
• Be able to work flexibly and responsively to meet the needs of the children
• Collaborate and communicate to a high level with the teaching team and the support worker teams to make the most of high quality planning and preparation.

Benefits

In return we can offer you:

• Our Woods!
• The wooded glades and secret garden on our site
• A planned forest school curriculum
• A friendly, welcoming and stimulating environment
• Professional development
• A vibrant learning community with children who are inquisitive and excited by learning and play
• A supportive governing body and parent community
• An inclusive ethos with regards to mental health & wellbeing
• A forward-thinking school that is dedicated to the success of all the children and staff through new ideas and research

Trinity Road Primary School, Chelmsford, CM2 6HS

We have an exciting position available to deliver Forest School sessions to our entire school to support children's development through outdoor learning and exploration. Are you looking to work in the great outdoors leading Forest Learning with primary age children? We are looking to recruit you to join our growing, ambitious and supportive staff team.

32.5 hours per week/5 days a week/term time plus 5 inset days. Scale 6: Point 14-18. Trinity Road Primary School have created an exciting opportunity for a Forest School Lead to join our team. We are looking to appoint a skilled, ambitious, flexible and outstanding outdoor/forest practitioner dedicated to improving children's development, mental health, progress and outcomes through this hands on, practical and outdoor approach. Forest School is delivered as part of our teachers PPA and is delivered on a full time basis.