Forest School Lead
Manor Park Primary School and Nursery, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8DB7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21328 - £23511. Actual Salary. Grade 6 SCP 11-17
Additional allowances
£21328 - £23511. Actual Salary. Grade 6 SCP 11-17
Forest School Lead job summary
About this Role
Manor Park Primary School and Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic, imaginative and highly skilled Forest School Lead to join our welcoming and ambitious team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for outdoor learning to lead and develop high-quality Forest School provision across our school. Our pupils benefit from exceptional outdoor spaces, including woodland, allotments, climbing and play areas, a beach area, wildlife spaces and a wide range of outdoor-learning resources. We are proud to be school that embraces the OPAL ethos and believe that outdoor learning can develop pupils’ confidence, curiosity, resilience, independence and sense of belonging.
The successful candidate will combine excellent relationships with children with leadership of our Forest School provision. The post is advertised at 0.8 FTE. For an exceptional candidate, a full-time role may be available through extending the Forest School provision and/or a wider agreed contribution to school life. This role is temporary until 31st August 2027 however may be opportunity to extend.
About the role
You will:
- Teach a primary class to a high standard, creating an inclusive, ambitious and engaging learning environment.
- Plan and lead safe, purposeful and progressive Forest School experiences for pupils across the school.
- Develop a coherent Forest School curriculum that supports personal development, well-being, environmental understanding, practical skills and learning across the curriculum.
- Work closely with teachers to ensure that outdoor learning complements curriculum priorities and meets the needs of all pupils.
- Lead risk assessment, site checks, safe working procedures and resource organisation for Forest School activity.
- Support colleagues to develop confidence in using outdoor learning effectively and safely.
- Contribute to the school’s wider enrichment, cultural-capital and personal-development offer.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, families, staff, volunteers and relevant community partners.
- Model the school’s values of respect, pride, responsibility, reflection and resilience.
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a recognised Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification.
- Has successful primary teaching experience.
- Has experience of planning and leading high-quality outdoor learning.
- Understands how outdoor provision can support inclusion, well-being, communication, language and personal development.
- Is confident in risk assessment, safeguarding and safe management of outdoor environments.
- Is creative, organised, practical and able to inspire pupils and colleagues.
- Has high expectations for every pupil, including pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and those who need additional pastoral support.
- Is committed to ongoing professional development and collaborative working.
We can offer:
- Enthusiastic, respectful and curious pupils.
- Exceptional outdoor facilities and strong commitment to outdoor play and learning.
- A supportive and skilled staff team.
- A school that values creativity, professional development and new ideas.
- Support from Cheshire Academies Trust and opportunities to work collaboratively across a wider network of schools.
- A genuine opportunity to shape and grow a distinctive Forest School offer.
- Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact admin@manorpark.cheshire.sch.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Manor Park Primary School and Nursery
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 256 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Manor Park Primary School and Nursery website
School location
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