Forest School & Outdoor Learning Instructor
Gusford Community Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LQ4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
23 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,269.00 - £29,093.00 Annually (FTE) ALT Grade F Points 16-19 - £6,162.63-£6,574.85 - Annually Actual
Forest School & Outdoor Learning Instructor job summary
JOIN OUR TEAM
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and committed to making a positive difference in childrens’ lives? Look no further! Gusford Primary School are seeking a friendly, dedicated and proactive individual who enjoys working with young children and can share their love of forest school and the outdoors.
Job title: Forest School & Outdoor Learning Instructor
Location: Gusford Primary School
Contract: Fixed Term, 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (2x 5 hour days)
Salary: ALT Grade F Points 16-19, £6,162.63 - £6,574,85 - Actual
Closing Date: Monday 4th November 2024 (9:00am)
How to Apply: Applications are to be submitted via MyNewTerm website.
About Us
Gusford Primary School is in the heart of Belstead and Chantry. It serves and contributes to a very happy community. Our school motto is ‘Together We Believe, Learn & Achieve’. As the school is a member of a Trust, it is part of a wider network of supportive schools. The Ipswich Hub and ALT schools from the Lowestoft and Cambridgeshire hubs, engage in regular school-to-school improvement networks, leadership development and CPD opportunities. Being part of the ALT enables our school to work collaboratively, not only with the Trust, to improve the outcomes for all our children, but in partnership with parents / carers and the local community.
About the role:
To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- To deliver forest school / outdoor learning to groups/whole classes
- Plan, prepare and deliver specified learning activities to individuals, groups and/or classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Is passionate about the outdoors
- Forms positive relationships with children, parents and staff
- Is reflective and always seeking to improve outcomes for children
- Who is confident in dealing with pupils
Why Join Us?
- Vivup Benefit System
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- LGPS pension scheme
- Extensive support and development opportunities
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Paul Rivett, School Business Manager privett@gusfordprimary.net or by ‘phone 01473 682148
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
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 are not accepted.
About Gusford Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 549 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
School location
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