Forest School Leader

Southfield School, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NN

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May 2026

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE) H3 / 6 - H6 / 19 dependant on qualifications & experience.

Forest School Leader job summary

We are seeking a Forest School Leader to deliver a high-quality Forest School programme, where you will lead engaging sessions, that promote our pupil’s teamwork, communication and confidence. The ideal candidate will be happy to work in all weather conditions and ideally holds a Forest School Level 3 qualification, and has a genuine passion for outdoor learning.

This opportunity allows you to run our Forest School from Day One of its opening. Currently in construction, we are proud to offer our own very onsite Forest School as we recognise the positive impact that learning outside can have on our pupils.

Southfield School is a SEN Primary setting, and due to the demand for SEN spaces for this age group, we are finding ourselves rapidly growing with an increasing waiting list.

Southfield not just cares about the children, but about the staff too, making it a great place to work. We have a bright and spacious comfortable break out area for our teachers and support staff, dedicated large PPA room, and a fully equipped functioning kitchen too.

By providing a positive work environment brings out the best in our teachers. We support training, career development, and your passions.

You’ll get free parking, free hot drinks, ongoing support, and a great team.

Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026
Start date: May 2026

We believe that schools 'can' and 'do' make a difference and change lives and that the most important resource in any school is its staff. The success of Southfield School is due to our dedicated, committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff.

Southfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all members of our community.

We would welcome the opportunity to invite you to visit our School, and meet our friendly staff, as well as our amazing children. To arrange, please call the School Office on 01707 276 504 to make an appointment with our Headteacher.

For more information on our School, please visit our website Home | Southfield School or find us on Facebook: Southfield School - Facebook

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Southfield School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 11
• School size: 109 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southfield-school-hatfield

Dear Applicant,
Looking for a challenge? Have a desire to work in an environment where you can make a ‘real’ difference to the lives of young
people? If so, Southfield School could be the place for you.
We are a family where no two pupils are alike, and no two members of staff are alike. Our pupils all have challenging
communication difficulties/ASD and associated conditions.
Our school vision is to support all children, so they thrive during their time at Southfield School and are prepared socially,
emotionally, and academically for their next steps in education. Collaboration with parents and carers and the entire multidisciplinary
team who support our pupils is vital and key to our success.
Everyone plays a part in the future of our pupils with staff skills being utilised in order that we have a huge range of expertise, to
support our pupils and families.
We are looking for like-minded, resilient staff who are passionate and who can work in a team. See more about Southfield in
our School Video here: https://southfield-school.secure-primarysite.net/our-school/
Come and join us and make a difference to the lives of children every day.

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