HLTA - Forest School Lead

May Park Primary School; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support on Continuous Professional Dev

Supportive colleagues and SLT

Eager and motivated students

Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers &LG

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development across Trust

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Job summary

May Park Primary School in Bristol is seeking an enthusiastic Forest School practitioner to lead outdoor learning for children aged 3–11. The role supports a vibrant, inclusive environment and uses our extensive woodland and outdoor spaces to inspire curiosity and resilience.

The post offers full time and 0.8 part-time hours with flexibility, temporary until 31st August 2027, and opportunities to collaborate with the Excalibur Academies Trust to enrich learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering outdoor learning and Forest School activities.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.
• Ability to engage children in a woodland/outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, child-centred Forest School sessions.
• Collaborate with experienced staff to create memorable outdoor learning experiences.
• Help place outdoor learning at the heart of children’s development.

Skills

Outdoor learning

Inclusion

Teamwork

Job description

About May Park Primary School

May Park Primary School is a 3-11 community academy in East Central Bristol and a proud member of the Excalibur Academies Trust. We are diverse and vibrant three form entry primary school with a stimulating nursery set in fantastic grounds. Our modern, purpose-built buildings and our extensive outdoor space enable our children unique opportunities to use their creative minds as they explore the woods, Savannah, field and multi-use games area.

At May Park our highly experienced teachers and staff are committed to providing a nurturing environment so that all of our children succeed. By offering an inspiring curriculum, we expect our children to think differently: taking risks with their learning, embracing uncertainty, problem solving, making connections and playing with possibilities.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

Hours: Full time and part time (0.8) will be considered

Temporary until 31st August 2027

We are a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming school where every child is encouraged to flourish, develop a love of learning and achieve their full potential. With our incredible school grounds, including a large woodland area, we have a fantastic opportunity to place outdoor learning at the heart of children’s experiences, helping them to explore, discover, build confidence and develop a lifelong connection with the natural world.

You will have the opportunity to make the most of our unique outdoor environment, delivering engaging, child-centred Forest School experiences that nurture curiosity, resilience, independence and teamwork. Working alongside our experienced, dedicated and supportive team, you will help create memorable learning opportunities that enable every child to thrive.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about outdoor learning, committed to inclusion and excited by the possibilities that our woodland environment offers. If you want to make a real difference to children’s lives and help them learn, grow and flourish beyond the classroom, we would love to hear from you!

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Supportive colleagues and SLT

Eager and motivated students

Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note:

Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.