Forest School Teacher

 
Forest School Teacher
Alternative Provision –
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea, East SussexContract: Full-time, long-termStart: ASAPHours: School hours, term time onlyPart-time: May be considered for the right candidate
Are you a passionate Forest School Teacher, Outdoor Learning Practitioner or experienced Outdoor Educator looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to young people?
We are recruiting a Forest School Teacher to join an Alternative Provision setting in the Bexhill area, supporting young people who may have additional needs, SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can lead and develop an engaging Forest School and outdoor learning programme, while also building strong, positive relationships with young people who may have struggled within traditional education.
The Role
You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging Forest School and outdoor learning activities, helping pupils develop practical skills, confidence, resilience and independence.
You will:

Plan and deliver engaging Forest School and outdoor learning sessions
Develop and lead the Forest School provision
Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs
Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
Encourage confidence, resilience and independence
Use practical and outdoor activities to engage pupils who may struggle in a traditional classroom
Manage behaviour calmly and consistently
Promote positive attitudes towards learning and personal development
Work closely with teaching and support staff
Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures
Adapt activities to meet individual pupil needs

What We’re Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates with:

Forest School Leader / Forest School Teacher experience
Experience delivering outdoor learning or practical education
Experience working with children or young people
Experience supporting SEND, SEMH or challenging behaviour
Strong behaviour management skills
A patient, calm and resilient approach
Excellent relationship-building skills
Creativity and enthusiasm for outdoor education
The ability to engage young people who may be reluctant to learn
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential

Experience from Other Backgrounds Considered
We would also welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience in:

Outdoor Education
Youth Work
Alternative Provision
Teaching or Teaching Assistance
Environmental Education
Adventure Education
Residential Childcare
Sports Coaching
Countryside or Woodland Education
Behaviour Support
SEMH/SEND settings

The right personality is just as important as experience. We are looking for someone who is patient, resilient, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about giving young people a positive experience of education.
Why Apply?

Full-time, long-term opportunity
Immediate start available
Opportunity to develop and lead Forest School provision
Work within a specialist Alternative Provision environment
Make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
Part-time may be considered for the right candidate

If you are passionate about outdoor learning and want to use your skills to engage and inspire young people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.