Forest School Practitioner

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Hours: 11 hours per week, 2 days per week 8.45am to 3.15pm (1 hour for lunch). Days negotiable at interview.

Contract: Term time only, Fixed term until 31st August 2026.

Start Date: 1st September 2025.

This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join our happy, hardworking and motivated team. Tithe Barn Primary is a caring, positive community school with a rich history of high academic and social achievement and is full of opportunities for future development and growth. Tithe Barn is an inclusive school where all children are supported to achieve their true potential.

In this role, you will take overall responsibility for the planning, teaching, and assessment of Forest Schools within our setting, which will include working with small groups and/or delivering 1:1 learning. You will be required to create engaging activities to support students in developing their knowledge, skills, and understanding in the subject of Forest School, and to facilitate their enjoyment of the great outdoors.

Our Forest School Lead will:

• Have a Level 3 School Practitioner Qualification and Paediatric Outdoor First Aid Certificate, or will have obtained this prior to starting the role.
• Have experience of delivering high-quality Forest School to children.
• Be willing to work as part of an effective team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and the highest attainment for all.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• High-quality CPD and an opportunity to further develop their skills.
• A school that values well-being and professional fulfilment.
• Supportive staff, parents, leadership, and governors.
• Enthusiastic children.
• Opportunities for collaborative learning.
• A haven of inclusivity.

Visits to the school are most welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school on 0161 432 4941 to arrange a visit.

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. When completing your application, please ensure you address the person specification with clear evidence of success, particularly when submitting your supporting statement. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ask that together with your application form, you complete and return the Disqualification Declaration Keeping Children Safe Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 document.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school also reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Applications Close: Friday 9th May 2025.

Shortlisting: Monday 12th May 2025.

Interviews and tasks: Friday 16th May 2025.