Details:
- Salary: £130 - 175 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Greenwich Greater London
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Forest School Teacher
* Location - SE18 - Greenwich
* Full-time
* ASAP start
* Interviews & trials taking place ASAP
Salary
Dependent on qualifications and experience
Contract
Full Time / Term Time (plus INSET days)
Purpose of the Role - Forest School Teacher
To lead safe, engaging and inspiring Forest School sessions for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), providing high-quality outdoor learning experiences that promote confidence, independence, wellbeing and practical life skills.
Working alongside class teachers, the Forest School Leader will deliver outdoor learning sessions that support each pupil’s individual learning and EHCP outcomes through practical, child-centred activities.The Forest School Leader will contribute observations and feedback to support pupil progress.
Main Responsibilities - Forest School Teacher
* Plan and deliver engaging Forest School sessions using the school’s established outdoor learning programme.
* Adapt activities to meet the needs and abilities of individual pupils.
* Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive outdoor learning environment.
* Promote confidence, resilience, teamwork and independence through outdoor experiences.
* Support pupils to develop communication, emotional regulation and practical life skills through meaningful activities.
Person Specification
Ideall you will have a Level 3 Forest School Leader Qualification.
* Outdoor First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
* Current safeguarding & allergy awareness training (or willingness to undertake).
Essential Experience
* Experience delivering Forest School or outdoor learning sessions.
* Experience working with children and young people with SEND.
* Experience of leading groups safely outdoors.
* Experience carrying out risk assessments and managing outdoor activities.
* Knowledge of safe tool use and fire management.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
* Good behaviour management skills.
* Ability to adapt activities to meet individual needs.
* Good organisational skills.
* Commitment to inclusive practice.
* Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
* Passion for outdoor learning and child-centred education.
Apply - Leanne at Lotus Recruitment
please apply with your most recent CV with all relatable experience stated clearly to be considered for this opportunity