Forest School Practitioner

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

LIFE Education Trust's Chappel Church of England Primary School in Colchester is seeking a part-time Forest School Practitioner for a 1-year fixed-term post. The role involves delivering outdoor learning sessions and supporting pupils in developing confidence and practical outdoor skills.

Applicants should be prepared to start immediately and work flexibly to fit the school schedule. All appointments are subject to safeguarding checks in line with Trust policy.

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 23/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Wednesday 9 December 2026

A part-timeForest School Practitioneris required on a 1 year Fixed term basis at Chappel Church of England Primary School, The Street, Chapel, Colchester, CO6 2DD.The school is part of the LIFE Education Trust's Colchester Hub along with Fordham All Saints Cof E Primary School, Holy Trinity Eight Ash Green Cof E Primary School and Langenhoe Community Primary School.

At LIFE Education Trust, our purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish' and we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.

To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: 'Courageous Optimism', 'Boundless Creativity' & 'Heartfelt Compassion'. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.

Please see our advertisement, Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this vacancy.

Information about the School

LIFE Education Trust is a community of schools who work together and have the same mission to build great learning communities which unleash and champion optimism in a spirit of compassion. Chappel Primary School is one of four schools within the Trust's Colchester Hub.

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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Ghislaine Wilson
The Street
Chappel, Colchester
Essex, CO6 2DD Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]