Back Posted: Oct 14 2025

Forest School Leader

Padiham, Lancashire , United Kingdom

Education jobs >> Further Education

Negotiable

Temporary

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Description

Are you passionate about outdoor learning and inspiring children through nature? We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Forest School Leader to join our team and deliver engaging, child-led sessions that support personal development, resilience, and a love for the outdoors.

Job Vacancy: Forest School Leader – Primary School
Location: Padiham
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Temporary to start with

About the Role

As our Forest School Leader, you will:

Plan and deliver Forest School sessions for pupils across the primary age range, with a focus on EYFS and KS1
Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating outdoor learning environment
Promote children’s confidence, independence, and teamwork through nature-based activities
Work closely with teaching staff to integrate Forest School principles into the wider curriculum
Maintain and develop the outdoor learning space
What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who:

Hold a recognised Forest School qualification (Level 3 preferred)
Have experience working with children in an educational or outdoor setting
Are passionate about child-led learning and the natural environment
Are confident in risk assessment and outdoor safety procedures
Are creative, adaptable, and nurturing
Why Join Us?

A supportive and forward-thinking school community
Opportunities for professional development and training
A chance to make a lasting impact on children’s wellbeing and learning
Access to beautiful outdoor spaces and resources
How to Apply:
Please apply with your CV, outlining all your relevant Forest School experience and qualifications.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-149541
Position Type: Temporary
Applicants: 0
Views: 1

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