Outdoor Learning Facilitator – Forest School (Part-Time)

Woodcot Primary School; Gosport; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodcot Primary School invites applications for a Forest School Practitioner to join our new outdoor learning provision, supporting our Forest School Leader in delivering engaging, curriculum-based outdoor learning experiences for our primary school pupils. Do you love the outdoors and have a passion for inspiring young minds?

You should be enthusiastic about outdoor learning in all weather and ready to get hands dirty.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational or recreational settings.
• Understanding of Forest School ethos is desirable.
• First aid certification or willingness to obtain this.
• Support for continuing professional development (CPD) will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Forest School Leader to prepare and deliver engaging, curriculum-based outdoor learning experiences for our primary school children.
• Facilitate teaching of practical skills, including shelter building, tool use, knot tying and fire management.
• Foster an appreciation for nature, guiding children in local flora and fauna.
• Promote health and wellbeing by encouraging outdoor activities and mindfulness.
• Develop teamwork and communication skills through collaborative activities.
• Teach environmental stewardship and responsible conservation practices.
• Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of children and assist in maintaining a safe environment.
• Continuously update knowledge of outdoor learning best practice and local ecology.

Education

First aid certification

Forest School training

Job description

Woodcot Primary School invites applications for a Forest School Practitioner to join our new outdoor learning provision, supporting our Forest School Leader in delivering engaging, curriculum-based outdoor learning experiences for our primary school pupils. Do you love the outdoors and have a passion for inspiring young minds?

You should be enthusiastic about outdoor learning in all weather and ready to get hands dirty.