Forest School Leader at Cuxton Community Junior School

Expired

Job Reference #

EDV/2024/CCJS/77134

Location

Bush Road, Cuxton, Rochester, Kent, ME2 1EY

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£29,704.00 - £29,704.00 Annually (FTE)
11 hrs per week, 39 weeks per year. (Actual Salary £7,529)

Closing Date

9:00am, 13th Dec 2024

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

17th December 2024

Interview Date(s) 17th December 2024

About this Role

As the Forest School Leader, you will provide holistic, child-centred learning and creative experiences in the natural environment. You will lead outdoor learning sessions and help children explore, discover, and learn through hands-on activities in our dedicated forest/woodland space.

You will promote and foster resilient and independent learners who respect the environment, learn to problem-solve and manage risk and work as part of a team to sustainably maintain the Forest School site through a deep understanding of biodiversity and respect for the local and broader community.

You will plan, prepare, and deliver purposeful learning using innovative approaches with the support of the senior leadership team, encouraging children to explore and experiment outdoors and manage risk safely. At the same time, they learn about sustainability and respect for the world around them to foster curiosity.

About You

You will be passionate about ensuring all children are supported to do their best. You will be trustworthy, enthusiastic, full of energy, well-organised, and self-motivated.

You will also have excellent communication skills and be able to build a strong and appropriate rapport with children and parents/carers.

You will have practical experience in an outdoor environment and knowledge of child protection, safeguarding and health and safety in outdoor activities.

You need to have good literacy skills and be passionate about making learning irresistible for children. You should also be able to adapt where necessary to support children’s individual needs.

You will also need to maintain confidentiality, be highly professional, and be committed to improving your own practice.

Ideally, you will have experience working with children across the primary curriculum, including those with social, emotional, and mental health needs and a Forest School Training qualification or willing to work towards one.

About Us

We are proud to offer:

An ambitious school management team committed to staff professional learning.
Dedicated, professional and determined staff.
Highly motivated, happy children, keen to learn and develop
A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
Excellent resources and vibrant teaching spaces.

Potential candidates are invited to contact the school office to arrange a visit to the school. This does not form part of the recruitment process.

Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity

The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding, Prevent and the welfare of pupils and this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references.

The Trust strives to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels able to be themselves and experiences a strong sense of belonging.

The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. It opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds from as wide a range as possible, and we seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole. All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.

No agencies, please. We will contact you if we need support on recruitment.

Contact Details

  Charlotte Aldham-Breary
  01634337720
  bakec076@academyofcuxton.org

Cuxton Community Junior School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings:

What attracted you to this role and why would you like to be considered?
What relevant experience do you have?
What skills, strengths and qualities will you bring to this role?
Do you have any further information that you would like to add to support your application?