Wild Education Lead: Outdoor Learning Champion

Thoresby Vale Primary Academy; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

GP helpline

Health and wellbeing advice

Eyecare vouchers

Salary sacrifice schemes

Lifestyle savings

Health cash plan

Childcare - breakfast and after school

Job summary

Diverse Academies Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Wild Education Lead to develop and deliver outdoor learning, including Forest School, gardening and nature activities. You will also contribute as a Teaching Assistant, supporting pupil wellbeing and learning in a dynamic, outdoor-first environment.

The role emphasizes creative programme development, safety, collaboration with teachers and a passion for helping children explore, discover and care for the world around them.

Qualifications

• Passion for children, education, nature and outdoor learning.
• Creative, enthusiastic and full of ideas.
• Resilient and resourceful with a can-do attitude.
• Vision to develop and grow outdoor provision.
• Able to build warm, positive relationships with children.
• Willing to work in all weather.
• Able to inspire curiosity and environmental responsibility.
• Team player and collaborative.
• A champion for every child and safeguarding awareness.
• Experience or qualifications in Forest School/outdoor education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Forest School provision.
• Inspire children through gardening, nature and wildlife.
• Champion outdoor learning as an extension of the classroom.
• Develop understanding of environmental issues and sustainability.
• Support teachers by weaving outdoor experiences into the curriculum.
• Support children’s learning, wellbeing and development as a Teaching Assistant.
• Promote safe, inclusive outdoor experiences.
• Bring energy and fresh ideas to outdoor spaces.

Skills

Passion for children

Outdoor learning

Forest School

Creativity

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Environmental education

Resilience

Job description

Diverse Academies Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Wild Education Lead to develop and deliver outdoor learning, including Forest School, gardening and nature activities. You will also contribute as a Teaching Assistant, supporting pupil wellbeing and learning in a dynamic, outdoor-first environment.

The role emphasizes creative programme development, safety, collaboration with teachers and a passion for helping children explore, discover and care for the world around them.