Forest School Leader

St John's Catholic Primary School, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3NR

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  7th September 2026

• Closing date

  17 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,537.00 - £33,699.00 Annually (FTE) One day per week

Forest School Leader job summary

Forest School Leader, St John's Catholic Primary School

Part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust

Required from: 7th September 2026

Fixed 12-month contract. One day a week. 6.5 hours a day. Term-time only.

Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 (actual £4692 - £5,013)

We are looking for an inspiring Forest School Leader to work with groups of children across the school in our lovely outdoor area. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic with a passion for outdoor learning.

The post holder will need to have a Level 3 Forest School Training Certificate. The preferred day of the week will be discussed with the successful applicant.

In this exciting venture the postholder will be supported and valued in our motivated and caring team.

All staff and volunteers are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring check before taking up their new position and will support our vigorous safeguarding procedures.

Candidates need to be aware that this is a Catholic school and it is important that they feel able to support and uphold this ethos fully.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

If you are interested in the role, we would love for you to come and visit and experience our school for yourself. Please contact office@sjb.thedcet.com or call 01225 303990 to arrange an appointment.

Closing Date: Midday, Friday 17th July 2026

Interview Date: W/C 20th July 2026

Please note applications will be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

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 St John's Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 325 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-catholic-primary-school-ba2-3nr

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