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Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and committed to making a positive difference in childrens’ lives? Look no further! Gusford Primary School are seeking a friendly, dedicated and proactive individual who enjoys working with young children and can share their love of forest school and the outdoors.

Job title: Forest School & Outdoor Learning Instructor

Location: Gusford Primary School and Hillside Primary School

Contract: Fixed Term, 20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (4 x 5 hour days)

Salary: ALT Grade F Points 16-19, £27269 - £29093 FTE

Actual Salary: £12325.27 - £13149.69

Closing Date: Monday 6th January 2025(9:00am)

How to Apply: Applications are to be submitted via MyNewTerm website.

About Gusford Primary School:

Gusford Primary School is in the heart of Belstead and Chantry. It serves and contributes to a very happy community. Our school motto is ‘Together We Believe, Learn & Achieve’. As the school is a member of a Trust, it is part of a wider network of supportive schools. The Ipswich Hub and ALT schools from the Lowestoft and Cambridgeshire hubs, engage in regular school-to-school improvement networks, leadership development and CPD opportunities.  Being part of the ALT enables our school to work collaboratively, not only with the Trust, to improve the outcomes for all our children, but in partnership with parents / carers and the local community.

About Hillside Primary School:

Hillside is a friendly, caring academy with high expectations for all pupils. Our staff team endeavours to provide a calm environment where good behaviour and mutual respect are modelled by everyone, and where everyone is valued.

If you share our ethos and values of 'Achieving Greatness Together,' we would love to hear from you. This is no ordinary role – we strive to attract extraordinary people. We anticipate a strong field and reserve the right to move quickly for the right candidate.  We will review applications as they are submitted and may arrange interviews before the closing date or close the advert early if we have sufficient applications.

About the role:

This is a dual role with 2 days at Gusford and 2 days at Hillside. This role is to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• To deliver forest school / outdoor learning to groups/whole classes
• Plan, prepare and deliver specified learning activities to individuals, groups and/or classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is passionate about the outdoors
• Forms positive relationships with children, parents and staff
• Is reflective and always seeking to improve outcomes for children
• Who is confident in dealing with pupils

Why Join Us?

• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• LGPS pension scheme
• Extensive support and development opportunities

 If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Paul Rivett, School Business Manager privett@gusfordprimary.net or by ‘phone 01473 682148

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.  With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.