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Forest School Lead

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 14.5 - 14.5 / Hour
Job Type:
Location: BN3, Brighton, Brighton and Hove

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Details – Forest School Lead

Job Title: Forest School Lead
Hours: Part time, 3 days per week
Salary: Up to £14.50 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Benefits: £500 welcome bonus, performance-related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day, enhanced holidays, paid sick leave, and a full wellbeing & development package

Role Overview

As a Forest School Lead, you will plan, deliver, and manage outdoor learning experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence, and independence in children.

You will play a key role in bringing learning to life outdoors, supporting children’s development through exploration, creativity, and hands-on experiences in nature.

Key Responsibilities

  * Plan and deliver engaging Forest School sessions across early years and school-age groups

  * Develop and implement a structured Forest School curriculum through regular outdoor learning sessions

  * Lead nurture-based sessions supporting children’s social, emotional, communication, and behavioural needs

  * Promote outdoor learning, curiosity, risk awareness, and independence

  * Support and guide volunteers or additional staff assisting with sessions

  * Uphold safeguarding, wellbeing, and safety standards at all times

About You

We are looking for someone enthusiastic, nurturing and passionate about outdoor learning and child development.

You will have:

  * A Forest School Leader qualification (essential)

  * Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)

  * Experience working with children across early years or primary age ranges

  * Strong understanding of EYFS and child development principles

  * Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  * A calm, caring approach with strong empathy and patience

  * Confidence delivering structured outdoor learning sessions

What’s on Offer

  * Competitive hourly rate up to £14.50 (DOE)

  * £500 welcome bonus

  * Enhanced holiday entitlement and paid sick leave

  * Childcare discount and family-friendly benefits

  * Health & wellbeing support schemes

  * Professional development and learning opportunities

  * Financial wellbeing tools and employee support programmes

  * A supportive, collaborative working environment

Safeguarding

This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks, referencing, and full compliance with safeguarding standards for children. The safeguarding and welfare of children is the highest priority

Before You Apply

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