Forest School & Outdoor Learning Educator (Part-time)

Kent County Council; Upper Ifield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent County Council is seeking an experienced Forest School educator to deliver educational programmes across Shorne, Lullingstone and other Country Parks. You will plan hands-on outdoor learning aligned with the national curriculum and work with the Visitor Experience Officers and ranger team to create engaging, seasonal activity programmes.

The role requires Level 3 Forest School qualifications and proven experience leading long-term outdoor projects with diverse client groups.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Forest School qualification is required.
• Proven experience leading forest school with long-term programmes across diverse client groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver educational programmes at Shorne and Lullingstone, with support at other Country Parks as needed.
• Develop new educational offers aligned with the national curriculum and current educational trends.
• Collaborate with Visitor Experience Officers and the ranger team to plan and deliver an engaging annual events programme.
• Design and deliver team-building days for corporate and community groups.
• Deliver Forest School and outdoor learning sessions, including Level 1 and Level 3 Forest School training courses.

Skills

Forest School

Outdoor learning

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Forest School

Job description

Kent County Council is seeking an experienced Forest School educator to deliver educational programmes across Shorne, Lullingstone and other Country Parks. You will plan hands-on outdoor learning aligned with the national curriculum and work with the Visitor Experience Officers and ranger team to create engaging, seasonal activity programmes.

The role requires Level 3 Forest School qualifications and proven experience leading long-term outdoor projects with diverse client groups.