Trainee Forest School Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £12.71ph |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Lincolnshire, East Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Nurture Nature Forest School CIC |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Trainee Forest School Practitioner (16 Hours a week) - Start 1st September 2026
About Nurture Nature Forest School CIC
Nurture Nature Forest School CIC inspires a deep and meaningful connection to the natural world through the Forest School process of play, exploring and supported risk taking. Based in North East Lincolnshire, also covering Greater Lincolnshire offering a range of Forest School sessions for families, home-schooling groups, Nurseries, Schools and Special Schools.
Pay range: £12.71 p/h plus statutory holiday pay
Reporting to: Directors of Nurture Nature Forest School CIC
Employment status: Worker
Hours: 16 hours a week. Initially you will be completing training (Level 3 Forest School qualification if you do not already have it), then once qualification is in place you will be offered regular shifts as needed by Nurture Nature Forest School CIC.
Forest School sessions in schools and nurseries
Holiday Clubs
Lunchtime clubs & After school clubs
Other events/shifts as required
Benefits include:
Level 3 Forest School Leader Training and Outdoor & Paediatric First Aid, worth over £1,000
Pension (if applicable)
Job Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing friendly team at Nurture Nature Forest School CIC as a Trainee Forest School Leader. Your contribution is valued and your development will be celebrated by our nurturing team of likeminded people.
We are looking for an enthusiastic learner with an aspiration to start a new career in education in an outdoor setting and someone who loves working with children, young people and adults.
You will be joining our experienced Forest School Leaders and delivering our Forest School programme as an assistant, whilst you develop skills, pedagogical knowledge and practical methods of engaging people with nature. The successful applicant will also receive practical training days and ongoing support to complete the Level 3 Forest School Leader certificate with Therapy Adventure, within 12 months.
You will be encouraged to take areas of leadership and responsibility as your confidence grows, eventually leading groups, within a supportive team. You will be required to stay on for a further 12 months after you have qualified, delivering programmes in Greater Lincolnshire.
Your ideas will be welcomed in this small, warm and passionate Community Interest Company (CIC) and you will take a key role in transformational work as young people discover nature and form a lifelong connection.
You will have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain valuable experience and grow with us. We are seeking someone who really understands our vision of “Where nature nurtures knowledge”.
Main duties and responsibilities
Promote and provide Forest School experiences which adhere to and apply the 6 principles of the Forest School ethos.
Reflect on your own practice, undertake continued professional development and network with other Forest School practitioners.
Assist in Forest School sessions for a maximum of 15 families per session (once qualified)
Assist in the logistics, daily running and working as part of a team
Assist in site set up, taking responsibility for equipment and resources
Monitoring the impact of Forest School on the children’s behaviour, emotional and mental wellbeing and contributing ideas to further planning
Responsible for clear up, storing equipment, and frequent maintenance of equipment and tools
Contribute your own skills and abilities under the Forest School leaders discretion
Participate in training and other learning activities/meetings as required.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience of working with 0-12year olds, young people and adults
Experience of working with children and young people with SEND
Good track record of planning, organisational and motivational skills
Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
The ability to work well under pressure and work to deadlines (the Level 3 Forest School Leader course will involve written assignments and a recorded portfolio)
An understanding of Child Development, Play as Learning and other key aspects of Forest School.
Ability to build a strong rapport with the children and families in a warm and caring manner; whilst maintaining firm boundaries and our safeguarding policies.
A real passion for nature play and engaging children and young people with the outdoors
Creative, adaptive and self-motivated with great energy
Excellent attention to detail and observational skills
Resilient to working in an outdoor setting – physical demands of moving a lot, sometimes cold and wet weather.
Ability to adapt quickly to change, is flexible and uses initiative
Ability to work effectively in a small team
Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car
Desirable
Already have a Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification or equivalent
Teaching qualifications (EYFS, Nursery, TA/HLTA, or Teacher)
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this role. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, in particular candidates from communities and catchments in which Nurture Nature Forest School CIC is engaged. We are pleased to be an equal opportunity employer and applications will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, veteran status or age. Nurture Nature Forest School CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.
About Nurture Nature Forest School CIC
Nurture Nature Forest School CIC inspires a deep and meaningful connection to the natural world through the Forest School process of play, exploring and supported risk taking. Based in North East Lincolnshire, also covering Greater Lincolnshire offering a range of Forest School sessions for families, home-schooling groups, Nurseries, Schools and Special Schools.
Pay range: £12.71 p/h plus statutory holiday pay
Reporting to: Directors of Nurture Nature Forest School CIC
Employment status: Worker
Hours: 16 hours a week. Initially you will be completing training (Level 3 Forest School qualification if you do not already have it), then once qualification is in place you will be offered regular shifts as needed by Nurture Nature Forest School CIC.
Forest School sessions in schools and nurseries
Holiday Clubs
Lunchtime clubs & After school clubs
Other events/shifts as required
Benefits include:
Level 3 Forest School Leader Training and Outdoor & Paediatric First Aid, worth over £1,000
Pension (if applicable)
Job Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing friendly team at Nurture Nature Forest School CIC as a Trainee Forest School Leader. Your contribution is valued and your development will be celebrated by our nurturing team of likeminded people.
We are looking for an enthusiastic learner with an aspiration to start a new career in education in an outdoor setting and someone who loves working with children, young people and adults.
You will be joining our experienced Forest School Leaders and delivering our Forest School programme as an assistant, whilst you develop skills, pedagogical knowledge and practical methods of engaging people with nature. The successful applicant will also receive practical training days and ongoing support to complete the Level 3 Forest School Leader certificate with Therapy Adventure, within 12 months.
You will be encouraged to take areas of leadership and responsibility as your confidence grows, eventually leading groups, within a supportive team. You will be required to stay on for a further 12 months after you have qualified, delivering programmes in Greater Lincolnshire.
Your ideas will be welcomed in this small, warm and passionate Community Interest Company (CIC) and you will take a key role in transformational work as young people discover nature and form a lifelong connection.
You will have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain valuable experience and grow with us. We are seeking someone who really understands our vision of “Where nature nurtures knowledge”.
Main duties and responsibilities
Promote and provide Forest School experiences which adhere to and apply the 6 principles of the Forest School ethos.
Reflect on your own practice, undertake continued professional development and network with other Forest School practitioners.
Assist in Forest School sessions for a maximum of 15 families per session (once qualified)
Assist in the logistics, daily running and working as part of a team
Assist in site set up, taking responsibility for equipment and resources
Monitoring the impact of Forest School on the children’s behaviour, emotional and mental wellbeing and contributing ideas to further planning
Responsible for clear up, storing equipment, and frequent maintenance of equipment and tools
Contribute your own skills and abilities under the Forest School leaders discretion
Participate in training and other learning activities/meetings as required.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience of working with 0-12year olds, young people and adults
Experience of working with children and young people with SEND
Good track record of planning, organisational and motivational skills
Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
The ability to work well under pressure and work to deadlines (the Level 3 Forest School Leader course will involve written assignments and a recorded portfolio)
An understanding of Child Development, Play as Learning and other key aspects of Forest School.
Ability to build a strong rapport with the children and families in a warm and caring manner; whilst maintaining firm boundaries and our safeguarding policies.
A real passion for nature play and engaging children and young people with the outdoors
Creative, adaptive and self-motivated with great energy
Excellent attention to detail and observational skills
Resilient to working in an outdoor setting – physical demands of moving a lot, sometimes cold and wet weather.
Ability to adapt quickly to change, is flexible and uses initiative
Ability to work effectively in a small team
Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car
Desirable
Already have a Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification or equivalent
Teaching qualifications (EYFS, Nursery, TA/HLTA, or Teacher)
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this role. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, in particular candidates from communities and catchments in which Nurture Nature Forest School CIC is engaged. We are pleased to be an equal opportunity employer and applications will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, veteran status or age. Nurture Nature Forest School CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.