We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed individual to join our team as a Forest School Lead & Cover Supervisor.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine a passion for outdoor learning with a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.
The purpose of the role is to deliver high-quality outdoor learning through Forest School provision alongside supporting teaching, learning and behaviour across the school. The role combines leading Forest School sessions with providing classroom cover and targeted support for pupils, including those with SEND, through individual and small group interventions, supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development to ensure all pupils are safe, engaged and make good progress.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and deliver engaging Forest School sessions
- Develop and promote an outdoor learning ethos
- Provide whole-class cover and deliver pre-planned lessons
- Deliver targeted interventions for individuals and small groups, including pupils with SEND
- Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
- Adapt learning to meet the needs of all learners
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
- Contribute to the wider life of the school
We would like to hear from you if you have:
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A Forest School Level 3 qualification
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A relevant Level 3 qualification
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Experience working in a school setting
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Experience delivering learning to groups or whole classes
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Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including small group or 1:1 interventions
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Strong behaviour management skills
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Good communication and organisational skills
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Understanding of safeguarding and child development
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Passion for outdoor learning
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A positive outlook to ensure the children are at the heart of all your actions.
- A passion for empowering children to reach their maximum potential.
Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?
Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:
- Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
- Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
- Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
- Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
- Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.
Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.
Benefits
- We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
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Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
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Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
- Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
- Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
- Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.
Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!
Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection
At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.
We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.
All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.
The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.
