Forest Schools Leader

Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6JY

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  17 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,088.00 - £29,062.00 Annually (FTE) Actual annual salary is £5,667 - £6,080

Forest Schools Leader job summary

Job Purpose To plan and deliver high-quality Forest School sessions that support

pupils’ learning, wellbeing and personal development through outdoor, child-led experiences. The post holder will promote curiosity, resilience, teamwork and respect for the natural environment in line with the school’s ethos and curriculum.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Forest School sessions for primary-aged pupils in line with Forest School principles
• Provide a safe, inclusive and stimulating outdoor learning environment
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of different age groups and abilities
• Encourage independence, confidence, social skills and problem-solving
• Assess and record pupil progress, engagement and development
• Track and document child progress, emotional growth, and learning outcomes.
• Promote positive management of behaviour in the Forest School environment, establish routines and boundaries to ensure the safety and good behaviour of the children.
• To administer First Aid should the need arise
• Understand and support children with developmental difficulties or disability
• Ensure all sessions comply with health and safety requirements and Forest School risk management procedures
• Undertake dynamic risk assessments during sessions
• Follow all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
• Uphold the school’s values, policies and ethos at all times

Planning & Preparation

• Prepare session plans, risk assessments and evaluations
• Ensure activities align with the school curriculum and wider learning objectives
• Maintain resources, tools and outdoor learning areas
• Work with classroom teachers to link outdoor experiences to the mainstream curriculum and communicate with parents.
• Maintain the Forest School area and equipment, ensuring it is safe and sustainable for learning.

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 Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 211 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stonebroom-primary-and-nursery-school-alfreton

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