Outdoor Learning, Sustainability & Forest Schools Lead in Surrey

About the role:

• Salary: LSEAT Harmonised Spine Point H18 £24,31.13 actual (£29,064 FTE) to H20 £25,691.18 actual (£30,705 FTE)
• Term time: 39 weeks per year
• Hours: 36 hours over 5 days (8.30am-3.30pm)
• Location: Bramley Oak Academy, part of the LSEAT family
• Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and passionate practitioner to lead Forest School, outdoor learning and sustainability education for our SEMH primary pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new role that blends environmental education, outdoor curriculum development and hands-on land-based learning across our extensive grounds. At Bramley Oak Academy, we believe in the power of the outdoors to transform learning, build confidence and support emotional wellbeing. Alongside this, we are committed to developing a culture of environmental responsibility and sustainable practice across the school.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about outdoor learning, sustainability and environmental responsibility
• Experienced working with children (SEMH understanding desirable)
• Knowledgeable about Forest School, environmental education or land-based skills
• Willing to develop outdoor learning linked to curriculum themes, with support from senior staff
• Practical, creative and able to work outdoors in all weather
• Skilled at engaging pupils who may need additional emotional support
• Committed to modelling sustainable choices and inspiring pupils to care for their world

Forest School Level 3 training is preferred, but we are happy to support the right candidate to gain the qualification.

What we offer:

• A unique opportunity to shape a role centred on outdoors, sustainability and SEMH practice
• Access to Forest School training and high-quality CPD
• Large, diverse grounds with significant potential
• A supportive team and a values-driven school community

For an informal conversation or school visit, please contact Nicky Caulfield, Assistant Head nicky.caulfield@bramleyoak.lseat.org.uk

Equal Opportunities: London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role. If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note that if a suitable applicant is identified, we may close the advert before the published closing date. Contact us at atlseathr@lsec.ac.uk for any specific queries about the role.

As the Trust supports children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. The Trust’s DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request. All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.