Forest School Teacher
Alternative Provision –
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start: ASAP
Hours: School hours, term time only
Part-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.
