Forest Schools Leader at Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School
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New
Job Reference #
EDV/2026/SPANS/81667
Location
High Street, Stonebroom, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6JY
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Part-Time
Salary
£27,088.00 - £29,062.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual annual salary is £5,667 - £6,080
Actual annual salary is £5,667 - £6,080
Weeks Per Year
39
Closing Date
9:00am, Fri 17th Jul, 2026
Start Date
September 2026
Positions Available
1
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s)
Likely to be either Monday 20th July or Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Interview Date(s) Likely to be either Monday 20th July or Wednesday 22nd July 2026
About this Role
| Job Purpose |
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To plan and deliver high-quality Forest School sessions that support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and personal development through outdoor, child-led experiences. The post holder will promote curiosity, resilience, teamwork and respect for the natural environment in line with the school’s ethos and curriculum. |
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging Forest
School sessions for primary-aged pupils in line with Forest School
principles
- Provide a safe, inclusive and
stimulating outdoor learning environment
- Adapt activities to meet the needs of
different age groups and abilities
- Encourage independence, confidence,
social skills and problem-solving
- Assess and record pupil progress,
engagement and development
- Track and document child progress,
emotional growth, and learning outcomes.
- Promote positive management of
behaviour in the Forest School environment, establish routines and
boundaries to ensure the safety and good behaviour of the children.
- To administer First Aid should the
need arise
- Understand and support children with
developmental difficulties or disability
- Ensure all sessions comply with
health and safety requirements and Forest School risk management
procedures
- Undertake dynamic risk assessments
during sessions
- Follow all safeguarding and child
protection policies and procedures
- Uphold the school’s values, policies
and ethos at all times
Planning & Preparation
- Prepare session plans, risk
assessments and evaluations
- Ensure activities align with the
school curriculum and wider learning objectives
- Maintain resources, tools and outdoor
learning areas
- Work with classroom teachers to link
outdoor experiences to the mainstream curriculum and communicate with
parents.
- Maintain the Forest School area and
equipment, ensuring it is safe and sustainable for learning.
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Contact Details
Rachel Fenn
01773 832331
rfenn@davidnieper.academy
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