At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead outdoor education sessions and embed environmental education across the curriculum.
- Company: Bolshaw Primary School is part of the Honeycomb Education Trust, known for its nurturing environment.
- Benefits: Opportunities for future development and growth within a supportive educational framework.
- Other info: Experience in dynamic risk assessment and strong understanding of the National Curriculum is essential.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to high-quality outdoor education and ecological responsibility.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification or equivalent and valid Outdoor First Aid certification required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Bolshaw Local Governing Board would like to appoint an Outdoor Education Lead with a background in primary education. The successful candidate will have a Forest School qualification or be working towards it. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of staff where passion for high-quality education and the outdoors is an essential part of our curriculum, promoting a physical and healthy mind and body.
The ideal candidate will have a love for the outdoors and a passion for helping children fall in love with the natural world while gaining confidence in themselves and their abilities. This role combines hands-on Forest School leadership with strategic curriculum development. The successful candidate will lead outdoor activities while embedding environmental education, sustainability, and climate change awareness throughout the school’s academic framework to foster a culture of ecological responsibility.
The school’s outdoor learning curriculum has a positive impact on developing pupils’ resilience and cooperation skills. Bolshaw Primary School is a popular, nurturing, and positive school with a history of academic and social achievement, offering lots of opportunities for future development and growth as part of the Honeycomb Education Trust. Our aim is to engage our pupils with a rich and purposeful learning environment, allowing them to grow and become ‘successful learners,’ ‘confident individuals,’ ‘responsible citizens,’ and ‘effective contributors.’
Core Responsibilities:- Lead Outdoor Education sessions: Deliver hands-on outdoor learning / forest school sessions for children within the school’s dedicated forest site.
- Curriculum Integration: Embed outdoor learning and environmental education across the curriculum and year groups.
- Sustainability Leadership: Drive school-wide initiatives focused on climate change awareness and sustainable practices.
- Ecological Advocacy: Promote a culture of environmental responsibility and nature-based exploration for all pupils.
- Certification: Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification (or equivalent).
- Safety Expertise: Valid Outdoor First Aid certification and experience in dynamic risk assessment.
- Educational Knowledge: Strong understanding of the National Curriculum and how to map outdoor activities to EYFS, KS1 and KS2 targets.
- Promote positive psychology in behaviour management and wellbeing within the Forest School environment and sessions; establish routines and boundaries to ensure the safety of the children.
- Environmental Passion: Proven experience in teaching sustainability, biodiversity, or climate change topics.
- Adaptability: Ability to design engaging, high-energy sessions in all weather conditions.
- Leadership: Strong communication skills to mentor staff and drive school-wide 'green' eco school policy changes.
Outdoor Education Lead employer: Bolshaw Primary School
Bolshaw Primary School offers a nurturing environment with a focus on academic and social achievement. Located within the Honeycomb Education Trust, it promotes a rich learning experience that fosters resilience and cooperation among pupils. The school values outdoor education as a key component of its curriculum.
