Forest School Leader - Outdoor Education for Growth

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Path to permanent contract

specialist support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an energetic Forest School Leader to deliver therapeutic, nature-based learning for Key Stage 2 to 4 pupils in the Burnley/Colne area. The role is full-time, temp-to-perm, and term-time only, with an immediate start and a clear pathway to longer-term employment.

The successful candidate will design engaging outdoor sessions, support SEMH and SEND learners, and use bushcraft and nature crafts to boost confidence and resilience, while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable young people, SEMH pupils, or AP/PRU/SEND settings.
• Strong outdoor education delivery and safeguarding awareness.
• Ability to design and lead small-group Forest School sessions.

Responsibilities

• Design, risk-assess, and lead Forest School/outdoor sessions for KS2–KS4.
• Support SEMH, ADHD, ASC pupils in outdoor learning environments.
• Use bushcraft, conservation activities, team challenges and nature crafts to build confidence and resilience.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour strategies to ensure safety.
• Collaborate with pastoral leads and SENCOs to track learner progress.

Skills

Practical bushcraft

Risk assessment

Behaviour management

Education

Level 3 Forest School Leader certification (preferred) or related Outdoor Education/Teaching qualification

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an energetic Forest School Leader to deliver therapeutic, nature-based learning for Key Stage 2 to 4 pupils in the Burnley/Colne area. The role is full-time, temp-to-perm, and term-time only, with an immediate start and a clear pathway to longer-term employment.

The successful candidate will design engaging outdoor sessions, support SEMH and SEND learners, and use bushcraft and nature crafts to boost confidence and resilience, while maintaining strong