Forest Schools Co-ordinator

The closing date for completed applications for this post is 9am on Friday 8 May 2026, and it is anticipated interviews will take place on Thursday 21 May 2026. Hours: 35 hours per week. Salary: £37,315 – £43,368 (SCP 29 – 35) Job Description The Forest School Coordinator will lead, develop and manage the Forest School provision within Rossie in both the Secure and Residential forest school settings, with specific responsibility for the design, delivery, assessment and quality assurance of a Forest and Outdoor Learning Award (FOLA) programme. The post holder will take a strategic and operational lead in embedding high-quality outdoor learning experiences that contribute to the education, attainment and wellbeing of young people. They will work with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating with the Service Head of Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning, Principal Teachers and wider educational team to ensure the Forest School programme meets Curriculum for Excellence expectations and awarding body requirements. The role includes leadership of curriculum design, accreditation processes, staff support, and programme evaluation to ensure a sustainable, high-impact Forest School provision. Responsibilities Lead, manage and deliver high-quality outdoor learning experiences using accredited programmes. Lead the development and implementation of the Forest and Outdoor Learning Award (FOLA) programme. Promote and drive improvements in attainment, achievement and accreditation. Build and sustain positive relationships with young people, staff, partners and awarding bodies. Lead on the management of resources, administration, compliance and quality assurance. Take responsibility for health, safety, wellbeing and safeguarding within all Forest School provision. Lead, manage and deliver learning and teaching. Design, implement and evaluate a progressive Forest School curriculum aligned to Curriculum for Excellence and FOLA requirements. Lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Forest School sessions and programmes. Oversee and ensure effective assessment, verification and internal quality assurance of accredited learning. Support young people to achieve awards, accreditation and positive destinations. Differentiate and adapt programmes to meet a wide range of additional support needs. Embed digital tools and innovative approaches to enhance learning where appropriate. Monitor, track and report on learner progress, attainment and achievement. Liaise with awarding bodies, ensuring compliance with standards and processes. Lead communication with the care colleagues and external partners in relation to Forest School provision. Contribute to wider school initiatives, events, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities. Active participation in raising attainment for our learners. Use data and evidence to inform targeted interventions and programme development. Lead quality improvement processes within Forest School provision. Contribute to whole-school improvement planning and self-evaluation activities. Promote literacy, numeracy and health