Forest School Leader
| Posting date: | 10 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13 to £16 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 199724 |
Summary
Forest School Lead
Newton St Cyres, Exeter, Devon (EX5 5AY)
Salary: Negotiable (DOE)
Full-time / Permanent
Thrive Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced and passionate Forest School Lead for a well-established early years setting based on a working farm in Newton St Cyres, Exeter.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outdoor learning professional to lead and develop Forest School provision within a nurturing and nature-rich environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Nursery Manager, you will:
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Lead high-quality Forest School sessions
Lead high-quality Forest School sessions
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Plan and deliver engaging outdoor learning experiences
Plan and deliver engaging outdoor learning experiences
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Support children's development through child-led play
Support children's development through child-led play
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Promote safe, inclusive and risk-aware outdoor practice
Promote safe, inclusive and risk-aware outdoor practice
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Work collaboratively with the wider nursery team
Work collaboratively with the wider nursery team
About You
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Forest School qualification (Level 3 desirable)
Forest School qualification (Level 3 desirable)
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Strong understanding of EYFS and outdoor education
Strong understanding of EYFS and outdoor education
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Confident, enthusiastic and passionate about nature-based learning
Confident, enthusiastic and passionate about nature-based learning
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
What's on Offer
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Negotiable salary depending on experience
Negotiable salary depending on experience
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Unique farm-based working environment
Unique farm-based working environment
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Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
Application Process
Please submit a written application outlining your abilities, achievements and relevant experience.
Newton St Cyres, Exeter, Devon (EX5 5AY)
Salary: Negotiable (DOE)
Full-time / Permanent
Thrive Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced and passionate Forest School Lead for a well-established early years setting based on a working farm in Newton St Cyres, Exeter.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outdoor learning professional to lead and develop Forest School provision within a nurturing and nature-rich environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Nursery Manager, you will:
-
Lead high-quality Forest School sessions
Lead high-quality Forest School sessions
-
Plan and deliver engaging outdoor learning experiences
Plan and deliver engaging outdoor learning experiences
-
Support children's development through child-led play
Support children's development through child-led play
-
Promote safe, inclusive and risk-aware outdoor practice
Promote safe, inclusive and risk-aware outdoor practice
-
Work collaboratively with the wider nursery team
Work collaboratively with the wider nursery team
About You
-
Forest School qualification (Level 3 desirable)
Forest School qualification (Level 3 desirable)
-
Strong understanding of EYFS and outdoor education
Strong understanding of EYFS and outdoor education
-
Confident, enthusiastic and passionate about nature-based learning
Confident, enthusiastic and passionate about nature-based learning
-
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
What's on Offer
-
Negotiable salary depending on experience
Negotiable salary depending on experience
-
Unique farm-based working environment
Unique farm-based working environment
-
Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
Application Process
Please submit a written application outlining your abilities, achievements and relevant experience.