Job Title: Forest School Teacher / Leader
Location: Davenham Primary School, CW9 8JW
Hours: 1:00pm – 3:30pm (Tuesday one week, Wednesday the next, term time only)
Additional Hours: Available through after-school clubs, sessions in other schools, and holiday camps
Pay: £55 – £75 per session (depending on experience)
About the Role
Do you love the outdoors and want to inspire children through hands-on learning in nature? We are looking for a passionate and creative Forest School Teacher / Leader to deliver exciting, nature-based sessions.
This is a part-time role to start with, but there are opportunities to take on extra hours across other schools, after-school clubs, and half-term camps if desired.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Forest School sessions that build teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Create a safe, supportive environment where children can explore and learn outdoors.
• Teach outdoor skills such as shelter building, fire safety, and nature crafts.
• Adapt sessions to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEND.
• Work with school staff to embed Forest School principles into the wider curriculum.
• Follow health and safety, risk assessment, and safeguarding requirements at all times.

About You

• Forest School qualification (Level 2 or 3 preferred).
• Experience working with children in an outdoor or educational setting.
• Passion for nature, outdoor learning, and creative teaching.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Us?

• £55 – £75 per session (competitive pay, based on experience).
• Make a real difference by inspiring children through outdoor learning.
• Flexible hours and potential to grow your role.
• Supportive, friendly team environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to inspire children through outdoor learning and Forest School education, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £50.00-£75.00 per day

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northwich CW9 8JW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a DBS on the update service? Yes or No?

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• forest school qualification? Please state below (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/08/2025
Expected start date: 02/09/202

• Plan and deliver engaging Forest School sessions that build teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Create a safe, supportive environment where children can explore and learn outdoors.
• Teach outdoor skills such as shelter building, fire safety, and nature crafts.
• Adapt sessions to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEND.
• Work with school staff to embed Forest School principles into the wider curriculum.
• Follow health and safety, risk assessment, and safeguarding requirements at all times