Forest School Leader: Outdoor Learning for SEND

Outcomes First Group; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Job summary

The Holden School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking an enthusiastic Outdoor Learning & Forest School Instructor to help children and young people discover confidence and resilience through nature. You’ll design and deliver outdoor experiences with the Outdoor Learning Lead and education team, developing independence, teamwork and life skills.

You’ll plan forest school sessions, tailor activities for SEND students, and work with teachers to embed outdoor learning across the curriculum

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN and SEND needs.
• Ability to motivate learners across ages and abilities.
• Strong behaviour management and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Forest School and outdoor learning sessions.
• Tailor activities to meet individual needs of students with SEND.
• Promote resilience and teamwork through outdoor activities.
• Carry out risk assessments and maintain equipment to high standards.
• Embed outdoor learning across the curriculum with teachers.

Skills

Motivate and inspire

Behaviour management

Outdoor learning enthusiasm

Risk assessment

Teamwork with teachers

Education

Experience with SEND

Teaching qualification

Tools

Forest School Leader

Job description

The Holden School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking an enthusiastic Outdoor Learning & Forest School Instructor to help children and young people discover confidence and resilience through nature. You’ll design and deliver outdoor experiences with the Outdoor Learning Lead and education team, developing independence, teamwork and life skills.

You’ll plan forest school sessions, tailor activities for SEND students, and work with teachers to embed outdoor learning across the curriculum