Forest School Leader (Permanent)

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