Level 3 Forest School Leader – Primary School | Rhyl, North Wales
Location: Christ The Word Primary, Rhyl, North Wales
Start date: September 2026
Schedule: Monday 11:30-3:30pm and full days Tuesday–Thursday, 8:30-3:30pm
Salary: £100.00-£125.00 per day (can be paid over 12 month salary) Potenial of higher income through school holidays doing camps.
Job type: Part-time, term-time position, long term.
Turn the outdoors into an unforgettable classroom
Are you a qualified Forest School Leader who is passionate about helping children learn, explore and grow through outdoor experiences?
Vara Education is recruiting an enthusiastic and experienced Level 3 Forest School Leader to work consistently within one of our welcoming partner primary schools in Rhyl from September 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a regular, long-term position where you can develop your own Forest School provision, build meaningful relationships with pupils and become a valued member of the school community.
Unlike short-term supply work, this role offers the stability of working within the same school throughout the academic year.
Working Hours
- Monday: 11:30am–3:10pm
- Tuesday: Full day
- Wednesday: Full day
- Thursday: Full day
- Term-time only
- September 2026 start
Your Responsibilities
As the school’s Forest School Leader, you will:
- Plan and deliver safe, engaging and creative Forest School sessions.
- Provide memorable outdoor learning experiences for primary-aged children.
- Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, independence and teamwork.
- Adapt activities to support pupils with different needs and abilities.
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through outdoor learning.
- Complete appropriate session planning and risk assessments.
- Maintain and organise Forest School equipment and resources.
- Work closely with teachers and school leaders to complement the wider curriculum.
- Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and families.
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
About You
We would love to hear from candidates who:
- Hold a recognised Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification.
- Have experience working with primary-aged children.
- Are confident leading outdoor learning sessions throughout the year.
- Have strong behaviour-management and communication skills.
- Understand the importance of safeguarding and risk assessment.
- Can plan creative, inclusive and age-appropriate activities.
- Are dependable, organised and able to work independently.
- Are passionate about helping children thrive outside the traditional classroom.
Relevant experience within education, SEND, outdoor learning, youth work or primary schools would be beneficial.
Why Join Vara Education?
You will receive:
- A consistent, long-term position within one friendly primary school.
- The opportunity to shape and develop an exciting Forest School programme.
- Competitive pay based on your qualifications and experience.
- Ongoing training and professional-development opportunities.
- Support from an experienced and approachable education team.
- Full safeguarding, compliance and administrative support.
- Opportunities for future progression within Vara Education.
- The chance to make a genuine difference to children’s confidence, wellbeing and learning.
At Vara Education, our values are centred around one simple message: Always Be Kind.
Safer Recruitment
Vara Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete our safer-recruitment and compliance process.
Appointment will be subject to:
- An enhanced DBS check or registration with the DBS Update Service.
- Confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
- Two satisfactory professional references.
- Identity, employment-history and qualification checks.
- Successful completion of safeguarding and compliance requirements.
Apply Today
This is a rare opportunity for a passionate Forest School professional to secure a consistent role within a supportive primary school from September 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.
Please apply through Indeed with your current CV and a short supporting statement explaining why you would be suitable for the position.
For further information, contact:
Joey FontanaEmail: [email protected]
Vara Education – Helping children learn, develop and thrive.
Pay: £100.00-£125.00 per day
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rhyl, Denbighshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a DBS on the update service? Yes or No?
- Do you have a valid first aid for forest school?
Experience:
- working with children: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Forest School qualification: full title and date (required)
Work Location: In person
