Forest Schools Instructor

The Education Network; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provision in Tamworth seeks a passionate Forest School Instructor. This unique role involves using outdoor learning to engage Key Stage 3 and 4 students with SEMH needs, fostering resilience and love for learning in a supportive environment. Candidates must hold a Level 3 Forest School qualification and possess skills in behavior management and emotional support.

Benefits

Access to excellent outdoor facilities

Personalized career support

Opportunities for additional training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering outdoor learning sessions.
• Ability to support students with SEMH needs.
• Skills in fostering positive relationships and managing behavior.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Forest School sessions for students.
• Promote emotional well-being through nature-based activities.
• Collaborate with staff to support student progress.

Skills

Outdoor Learning

Emotional Resilience

Behaviour Management

Education

Level 3 certificate for Forest School Leaders

Job description

Forest School Instructor – SEMH Provision – Tamworth - September 2025
Are you a passionate Forest School Instructor who believes in the power of outdoor learning to transform lives? A specialist SEMH provision in Tamworth is seeking a creative and nurturing Forest School Instructor to support Key Stage 3 and 4 students who have been excluded from mainstream education. This is a unique opportunity to use nature-based learning to inspire and engage young people who thrive in alternative settings.

As a Forest School Instructor, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging outdoor sessions that help students develop key life skills, emotional resilience, and a love of learning. Working with small groups, you’ll support pupils with complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs, helping them to self-regulate and re-engage with education in a meaningful way. Your sessions will include bushcraft, fire lighting, team-building, and environmental education, all tailored to the needs of your learners. This role requires a Level 3 certificate for Forest School Leaders or relevant qualification.

Job Role:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Forest School sessions for students with SEMH needs.
• Using nature and outdoor activities to promote emotional well-being and personal growth.
• Managing behaviour in a calm and supportive way, fostering trust and positive relationships.
• Collaborating with teaching and pastoral staff to support individual student progress.
• Maintaining a safe and inclusive outdoor learning environment.

In return, you will enjoy:

• Working as part of a committed and enthusiastic team who believe in creative education.
• The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
• Access to excellent outdoor facilities and resources.
• A school leadership team who value innovation and student-centred practice.
• Competitive pay based on your experience and qualifications.

If you are interested in this Forest School Instructor opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Forest School vacancies or refer a Forest School Instructor and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.