Forest Schools Leader at Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School

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  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
  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
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About this Role

Job Purpose
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.

Contact Details

  Rachel Fenn
  01773 832331
  rfenn@davidnieper.academy


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