Forest School Teacher (Full Time or Part Time)

Charnwood Nursery & Pre-school; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational establishment in Thurmaston is seeking a passionate Forest School Teacher to guide children through exciting outdoor adventures. The ideal candidate will lead engaging sessions, promote child-led learning, and foster meaningful relationships with children and families. You should be creative, confident outdoors, and hold a Level 3 Forest School qualification. Join a supportive team that values innovation and exploration in nature, where every day offers new opportunities for adventure and connection.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Forest School sessions
• Ability to foster confidence and creativity outdoors
• Experience in supporting children emotionally and socially

Responsibilities

• Guide children through outdoor adventures
• Weave curriculum into outdoor sessions
• Coach and support staff in outdoor settings
• Develop relationships with children and families

Skills

Creative outdoor activities

Supporting child-led learning

Risk assessment and outdoor safety

Education

Level 3 Forest School qualification

Job description

Muddy boots. Crackling campfires. Big adventures in the great outdoors.

Our Forest School is where curiosity comes alive, where children climb, explore, imagine and discover who they are. We’re looking for a Forest School Teacher who believes that learning doesn’t just happen indoors… it starts with the wind in your hair and the mud between your fingers.

This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to shape confident, resilient learners by giving them the freedom, challenge and wonder that only nature can offer.

What you’ll be doing

Leading Inspiring Outdoor Sessions

You’ll guide children through unforgettable outdoor adventures, from tool use and fire lighting to storytelling, den‑building and nature exploration. You will help them take safe risks, problem‑solve and experience the world in real, hands‑on ways.

Bringing Forest School to Life

You will weave our curriculum into every log pile, leaf pile and muddy puddle. Each session becomes a learning journey, where the children lead the way and you create the magic.

Coaching & Supporting Staff Outdoors

You’ll empower practitioners to grow their confidence outdoors, modelling great interactions, nurturing reflective practice and helping others see the richness and potential of forest school.

Building Connections with Children & Families

You’ll develop strong, meaningful relationships, helping children flourish emotionally, socially and physically in the forest environment.

Who we’re looking for

Someone who:

• ✔Comes alive outdoors – whatever the weather
• ✔Brings creativity, warmth and calm leadership
• ✔Loves supporting others and sharing their expertise
• ✔Sees challenge as opportunity and mud as magic
• ✔Believes childhood should be adventurous, exciting and full of wonder

Why you will love working with us

We’re a team that plays big, laughs loud and supports each other fiercely. Whether you’ve been here two months or two decades, you’ll feel part of something special, a place where every idea is welcome, and every day brings something new.

Out here, no two sessions are the same. No two children are the same. And that’s exactly why we love it.

Ready to lead the adventure?

We’d love to meet you.

Key Details

• Salary: c. £26,000 (DOE & quals)
• Hours: Full or part time options available (set days/hours can be agreed)
• Setting: A dedicated Forest School site packed with exploration, challenge & awe
• Qualification: Level 3 Forest School qualification (essential)
• Early Years Qualification: Desirable but not essential
• Experience: Experience leading Forest School sessions and supporting children outdoors; confidence in risk assessment, outdoor safety and child‑led learning.