Forest School Practitioner

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Une école primaire accueillante recherche un leader Forest School qualifié pour inspirer les jeunes esprits à travers l'apprentissage extérieur. Ce poste à temps partiel est une chance de faire un impact réel dans un cadre rural, favorisant l'amour de la nature chez les enfants.

Benefits

Communauté scolaire soutenante

Site Forest School bien établi

Pupilles enthousiastes aimant la nature

Qualifications

• Expérience de travail avec des enfants d'âge primaire est requis.
• Compétence en évaluation des risques et en pratiques de sécurité.

Responsibilities

• Planifier et animer des sessions d'apprentissage en extérieur.
• Collaborer avec le personnel scolaire pour offrir des activités engageantes.

Skills

Enthousiasme

Créativité

Collaboration

Confiance en évaluation des risques

Education

Qualification Forest School (Niveau 3 ou équivalent)

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2550-98 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 5 point 12

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 30/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: 7th July 2025

Are you passionate about outdoor learning and inspiring young minds through nature?
Our friendly village primary school, nestled in a beautiful rural setting, is looking for a qualified Forest School Leader to join our team one day a week.

We are proud to have our own dedicated Forest School area on site, where children have the opportunity to explore, discover, and develop a lifelong love for the natural world.

The successful applicant will:

Hold a recognised Forest School qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)
Be enthusiastic, creative, and committed to child-led outdoor learning
Have experience working with primary-aged children
Be confident in risk assessment and safety practices
Work collaboratively with school staff to plan and deliver engaging sessions
We offer:

A supportive and welcoming school community
A well-established Forest School site
Enthusiastic pupils with a love of the outdoors
Opportunities to make a real impact in a small setting
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your Forest School expertise to a school that truly values outdoor learning.

To apply or find out more, please contactLucy Heys [e-mail]
We look forward to hearing from you!

Stebbing Primary is committed to safeguarding. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the School

Our ethos...At Stebbing we offer children a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where they can grow and develop to fulfil their potential through a creative and fun learning journey. We encourage children to take ownership of their learning by providing engaging opportunities and equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to face the challenges beyond primary school.A little bit of history...The school has been serving the village of Stebbing since 1878 and although our façade is a prime example of the traditional Victorian school, behind the front door it is a very different matter.In 2006 we introduced the Montessori approach in our classrooms and over the past few years we have developed our practice. The result is a unique blend of the National Curriculum being taught through a topic, skills based approach, with a Montessori ethos throughout the school. This leads to independent learners, who take responsibility for both themselves and the environment around them. Our children are expected to organise themselves, communicate in an appropriate fashion and challenge themselves to extend their learning.To summarise...At Stebbing we aim to educate the “whole” child. This means developing a warm, happy and friendly environment where each child can work towards maximising their full potential in personal, social and academic enterprise. We create an atmosphere where all our children are valued and value each other.We offer pupils an exciting opportunity to begin their education by equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to continue their learning journey.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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