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Forest School Leader (Permanent)
at Alsager School
37 hours per week / 39 weeks per year
Grade 6 (actual salary - £24,675 per annum)
The Role
The governors, staff and students of Alsager School are seeking to appoint a qualified (Level 3) and enthusiastic Forest School Leader to join our team.
Forest School is a child-centred approach to learning that takes place in a natural outdoor environment and supports the development of confidence, independence, resilience and a connection with nature. The successful candidate will plan and lead regular Forest School sessions, encouraging exploration, play and supported risk-taking through activities such as den building, nature crafts, tool use, fire lighting, storytelling and environmental discovery. Sessions should support pupils’ personal, social and emotional development while fostering curiosity and respect for the natural world.
Key responsibilities will include planning and delivering safe and inclusive sessions, maintaining the outdoor learning area and equipment, carrying out risk assessments, and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times. The Forest School Leader will also work closely with school staff to ensure activities complement the wider curriculum and meet the needs of pupils.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and lead a range of Forest School sessions for pupils using a child-centred, outdoor learning approach.
- To work alongside the SEND team to monitor student progress.
- Liaise with parents, teachers and support staff, prior to sessions, to ensure activities meet pupils needs and complement the wider curriculum.
- Carry out and review risk assessments, ensuring all sessions comply with Health & Safety requirements, including the safe use of tools and fire.
- Supervise and support children with varying abilities and additional needs, fostering confidence, independence and resilience.
- Create and maintain an engaging, supportive, and safe outdoor environment, adapting activities flexibly in response to pupils changing needs.
- Maintain Forest School equipment and outdoor learning areas to ensure resources are safe and well-prepared for sessions.
- Administer basic first aid as required.
- Comply with all school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.
- Participate in training, meetings, and professional development activities as required.
- Undertake additional duties reasonably requested by the Senior Leadership Team.
- To develop knowledge of the range of learning support techniques and understand the specific needs of the children to be supported.
- To enable students to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/ her own by clarifying and explaining instructions; ensuring the student can use equipment and materials provided.
- Support social, emotional and personal development. Promoting a positive, inclusive and respectful learning environment.
- To provide training to other staff who support the students with FS.
- Produce a programme of events for SPIRIT week.
- To monitor supervisor ratios
- Maintain a Forest school handbook which includes all relevant polices, procedures and risk assessments and plans.
Application Process
Applications should be submitted by Friday 24th April 2026 (12:00pm). Please contact [email protected] for more information or visit 'The Cornovii Trust' vacancy page to apply.
Statements in support of your application may be written as part of the application form or submitted separately and must not exceed two sides of A4.
In your statement, please address the following:
- Your experience of planning and delivering safe outdoor activities, including carrying out risk assessments and supervising the safe use of tools and fire where appropriate.
- Any relevant qualifications, training or professional experience that prepare you for this role.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school website to gain a sense of life at Alsager School: www.alsagerschool.org
The Interview
Interviews dates are to be confirmed.
Pay: £24,675.00 per year
Work Location: In person
