Forest School Lead
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0SP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c9c4b507-7ba8-4edb-a9dc-d9e23f0ce3e9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Areas of responsibilities and Key tasks
• To plan and develop Forest School and all the opportunities it offers at Grendon Underwood.
• To plan, prepare and deliver a range of forest school sessions for children aged 4 - 11 year olds.
• To set up and clear away, manage and maintain Forest school equipment, seeking external support when necessary.
• To manage and protect the Forest school area flora and fauna
• To create and maintain an engaging, fun and supportive environment, demonstrating flexibility in planning and running sessions in response to the changing needs of children.
• To liaise with class teacher and supporting staff prior to the sessions to ensure plans are appropriate and the needs and expectations of all the children are met.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements are met including risk assessments which are annually checked and updated.
• Train, manage and communicate with supporting staff and suggest strategies to support particular children.
• To be aware and comply with all GUCS policies and procedures including safeguarding.
• To be equipped for, manage and administer first aid in line with paediatric training.
Leading the curriculum
• Develop and review regularly the vision, aims and purpose of Forest School in line with the school’s cohorts
• Facilitate and develop child led learning opportunities
• To participate in all relevant training and ensure up to date knowledge
• Inform, empower and train support staff to facilitate child led learning alongside the Forest School Lead in the session.
• Make sure there is an effective system of analysing progress to ensure that Forest school has a positive impact on the pupils.
● Communicate with parents the vision, ethos and principles of Forest School as required
What the school offers its staff
• A school with a clear moral purpose and drive for ‘excellence for all our students’
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development opportunities
• A clear staff well-being strategy package that includes our confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access for all staff to Face to Face Counselling, Stress Management, 24/7 GP access, Physiotherapy, Menopause Counselling and Support, Men’s Mental Health Wellness, Bereavement Support, Nurse Support Service, Maternity & Paternity Support and Financial Wellbeing Support
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.
Areas of responsibilities and Key tasks
• To plan and develop Forest School and all the opportunities it offers at Grendon Underwood.
• To plan, prepare and deliver a range of forest school sessions for children aged 4 - 11 year olds.
• To set up and clear away, manage and maintain Forest school equipment, seeking external support when necessary.
• To manage and protect the Forest school area flora and fauna
• To create and maintain an engaging, fun and supportive environment, demonstrating flexibility in planning and running sessions in response to the changing needs of children.
• To liaise with class teacher and supporting staff prior to the sessions to ensure plans are appropriate and the needs and expectations of all the children are met.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements are met including risk assessments which are annually checked and updated.
• Train, manage and communicate with supporting staff and suggest strategies to support particular children.
• To be aware and comply with all GUCS policies and procedures including safeguarding.
• To be equipped for, manage and administer first aid in line with paediatric training.
Leading the curriculum
• Develop and review regularly the vision, aims and purpose of Forest School in line with the school’s cohorts
• Facilitate and develop child led learning opportunities
• To participate in all relevant training and ensure up to date knowledge
• Inform, empower and train support staff to facilitate child led learning alongside the Forest School Lead in the session.
• Make sure there is an effective system of analysing progress to ensure that Forest school has a positive impact on the pupils.
● Communicate with parents the vision, ethos and principles of Forest School as required
What the school offers its staff
• A school with a clear moral purpose and drive for ‘excellence for all our students’
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development opportunities
• A clear staff well-being strategy package that includes our confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access for all staff to Face to Face Counselling, Stress Management, 24/7 GP access, Physiotherapy, Menopause Counselling and Support, Men’s Mental Health Wellness, Bereavement Support, Nurse Support Service, Maternity & Paternity Support and Financial Wellbeing Support
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.