Forest School Leader

Job Description

Forest School Leader

Trinity Road Primary School, Chelmsford, CM2 6HS

We have an exciting position available to deliver Forest School sessions to our entire school to support children's development through outdoor learning and exploration.

Are you looking to work in the great outdoors leading Forest Learning with primary age children? We are looking to recruit you to join our growing, ambitious and supportive staff team.

32.5 hours per week/5 days a week/term time plus 5 inset days.

Scale 6: Point 14-18.

Trinity Road Primary School have created an exciting opportunity for a Forest School Lead to join our team. We are looking to appoint a skilled, ambitious, flexible and outstanding outdoor/forest practitioner dedicated to improving children's development, mental health, progress and outcomes through this hands on, practical and outdoor approach.

Forest School is delivered as part of our teachers PPA and is delivered on a full time basis.

The successful candidate will be expected to cover whole classes and support children with an array of learning needs both individually and/or groups. Prior experience of working with primary children is essential, including SEND. Forest School accreditation essential.

The successful candidate must:

· Level 3 forest school qualification (or hold level 2 and are working towards level 3)

· Have GCSE English & Maths at Grade C or above

· Experience at working with primary age children, including with SEND

· Evidence and experience of teaching whole classes

· Knowledge of child development and healthy mental wellbeing

· Enthused and invested in outdoor learning and initiating play and learning with everything outdoors.

· Motivated to deliver all learning experiences outdoors including muddy and practical play, including risk taking.

· Plan for health, safety and be able to appropriately risk assess

· Have a positive approach and a range of strategies for behaviour management.

· Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to children, parents and other adults.

· Be committed to supporting the school vision, mission and values.

· Have personal drive and determination to deliver the best standards for learners

· Be self-motivated, intuitive and accountable

· Be able to work flexibly and responsively to meet the needs of the children

· Collaborate and communicate to a high level with the teaching team and the support worker teams to make the most of high quality planning and preparation.

In return we can offer you:

· Our Woods!

· The wooded glades and secret garden on our site

· A planned forest school curriculum

· A friendly, welcoming and stimulating environment

· Professional development

· A vibrant learning community with children who are inquisitive and excited by learning and play

· A supportive governing body and parent community

· An inclusive ethos with regards to mental health & wellbeing

· A forward-thinking school that is dedicated to the success of all the children and staff through new ideas and research

· A well-resourced school

. Time dedicated to your own planning

. Access to an employee assist programme

. On-site EV chargers

· Free tea and coffee

· Regular team events

· First aid training

Visits to the school are positively encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the Business Manager on 01245 354517 or email recruitment@trinityoad.essex.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 20th November 2026 - 12pm

Interview Date: TBC - w/c 23rd November 2026

The school reserves the right to invite a candidate to interview early or to close the process early if the right candidate is found.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and confirmation of qualifications, all in line with our safer recruitment policy.