Forest School Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a Forest School Teacher to lead outdoor learning sessions that promote independence and resilience. This role involves planning engaging activities for children, fostering environmental awareness, and ensuring a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification and experience working with children. This is a permanent, term-time only position based in New Barn School, offering a salary of £39,000 per annum.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification or willingness to achieve it.
• Experience with children in outdoor settings.
• Understanding of child development and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging Forest School sessions promoting life skills.
• Support children in building confidence and social-emotional skills.
• Plan activities tailored to individual needs and monitor progress.
• Foster environmental awareness through hands-on experiences.
• Maintain a safe outdoor space and manage dynamic risks.

Skills

Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification

Experience working with children in outdoor settings

Understanding of child development

Confidence in managing risks outdoors

Creative and adventurous spirit

Job description

Forest School Teacher

4-Day Working Week Trial: Outcomes First Group offers a 4-day working week trial that allows staff to work one day less each week while receiving full-time pay.

• Job Title: Forest School Teacher
• Location: New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8HZ
• Salary: £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
• Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm (Wednesday until 5:00pm)
• Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
• Start: January 2026
• UK applicants only – role does not offer sponsorship
• Full UK Driving Licence required

About the Role

As a Forest School Teacher at New Barn School you will lead engaging, safe and inspiring outdoor learning sessions that promote independence, resilience and curiosity. You will plan and deliver activities tailored to pupils’ needs, fostering environmental awareness and supporting social‑emotional development.

What You'll Do

• Lead engaging Forest School sessions that promote curiosity, life skills and resilience.
• Support children to build confidence, independence and social‑emotional skills.
• Plan and tailor activities to individual needs, monitoring progress and adapting as required.
• Foster environmental awareness and sustainable thinking through hands‑on experiences.
• Maintain a safe, inspiring outdoor space and manage dynamic risks confidently.
• Collaborate with staff, assistants and parents to ensure a joined‑up approach to learning.

Who We're Looking For

• Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification (or willingness to achieve it).
• Experience working with children in outdoor settings.
• Deep understanding of child development and inclusive practice.
• Confidence in managing risk and keeping children safe outdoors.
• A creative, adventurous spirit with a passion for helping children discover and flourish.

About Us

New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum for boys and girls aged 6-19 with social, emotional and mental health complexities. The school leverages its beautiful setting to deliver forest school, farm experiences and horse riding, supporting student development in a secure environment.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• Wellbeing support including mental health services and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform offering health, insurance and discount options, cycle to work and electric car purchase schemes, critical illness cover, family growth support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.