JOB OPPORTUNITY - FOREST SCHOOL PRACTITIONER TO COVER IN HALF TERMS (holiday Club)
Due to demand and expansion of our services we are looking for fellow woodland warriors, nature lovers, forest protectors, ….mud monster champions!
We are currently recruiting an additional member of our team to assist with the running of forest school Sessions for children our Holiday clubs - Forest Camp & The Adventure Club at the hideaway
The position is for a Forest School Leader and the candidate would need to provide some flexibility to meet the needs of the business.
The role will include providing stimulating and fun outdoor learning experiences for a wide age range of children. We offer forest frontiers sessions privately to families and children, to nurseries and educational settings, and our half-term forest camp to primary school-aged children. The learning experiencing should support the delivery of an engaging outdoor curriculum to help children develop their self-esteem, confidence, independence, and responsibility through hands-on experiences in a natural environment.
Forest Frontiers is a community interest Forest School.
You must LOVE the outdoors!
Ideally you will be a Level 3 Forest School Practitioner looking to be involved in aspects of running a Forest School for the community and in our OOSC.
Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience) and above National Living Wage.
Ideally, we would want someone who could start on an ad hoc basic covering half terms.
Important qualities
The ability to turn into a mud monster.
Be a mud pie taster …and like it
Not afraid to get your hands dirty
Have a good time even when it is throwing it down
Love nature
Lead adventure walks past a the gruffalo a hideout, through the river rapids and down a slippery mud slide
Enjoy singing to the birds, hugging trees, and making gifts for woodland wildlife
Love reading stories and bringing them to life!
Making an excellent s’more is a bonus
If you are interested in joining us please send your cv or an email to
Will be willing to undertake a full DBS check by disclosure services, and be on the update service.
Have a full driving license and be willing to travel to various sites
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm, Graduate, Freelance, Zero hours contract, Volunteer
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £14.50-£65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Forest School Assistant/Leader: 2 years (required)
- Working with children: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Forest School Leader Level 3 (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
