Outdoor Forest Education Instructor
| Location | Crawley |
| Discipline: | SEN Education |
| Employment type: | Part Time |
| Salary: | £23'300 - £24K FTE, Term Time Only |
| Contact name: | Victoria Marsden |
| Contact email: | paul@scejobs.co.uk |
| Job ref: | 6831 |
| Published: | about 10 hours ago |
Location
This fantastic opportunity is based in Crawley, West Sussex, and is accessible from locations within a 30-minute commute by car from Billingshurst, including Horsham, Haywards Heath, East Grinstead, and Dorking.
Benefits
• Salary: £23,300 - £24,000 FTE, £20,000 - £21,000 per annum
• Hours: 32 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time Only)
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
• Pension Scheme, Health Care Plan, Blue Light Card
• Free Online GP Service & Life Assurance
• Free DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
• Flexible pay day scheme
• Continued Training & Professional Development
Employer
Social Care & Education Jobs is proud to be the approved Recruitment Partner for this National Provider of Specialist Care & Education for Children & Young People. While we are not the direct employer, we work closely with this well-established school, which offers specialized care and education for children with various neurological, physical, and medical needs. The school's core values, ethos, and mission are reflected in every service it provides, supported by a fantastic multi-disciplinary team.
Your Role
As an Outdoor Education Leader, you will focus on delivering forestry activities to children and young people aged 3-19 years old. Your role will involve supporting outdoor learning, planning and preparing tailored sessions, and ensuring health and safety protocols are always followed. Key responsibilities include:
• Delivering engaging forest activities for individuals or groups
• Assisting with the maintenance of the school's outdoor areas
• Helping students develop confidence, self-esteem, and new skills
• Managing risk assessments and ensuring the safety of all participants
• Contributing to curriculum development by suggesting relevant content
• Promoting the values and ethos of the school
• Committing to ongoing professional development and training
Criteria
• Qualified Forest School Leader Level 3 or equivalent/higher
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage students
• Passion for working with children and promoting outdoor learning
• Physically able to handle outdoor equipment and maintain the grounds
• Excellent record-keeping and paperwork management skills
• A solid understanding of safeguarding practices and child welfare
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Compliance
Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning all convictions and cautions (including those deemed "spent" unless "protected" under DBS rules) must be disclosed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and are a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer.
Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to all. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have not met the criteria on this occasion.