Job Description

Ladysmith Infant and Nursery School are seeking to appoint a Forest school teacher who will be able to support our children with their learning.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspiring person to be our Forest School Teacher, working in our fantastic, dedicated on-site woodland space. We are seeking someone to build upon the existing provision, who can create a learning environment where children can connect with nature through supported risk taking making the offering the very best for our students. The right person will be reliable, love working with children and have a passion for outdoor learning in all weathers!

Our children love their Forest School time. We are looking for someone who will create engaging learning opportunities that enable them to develop creativity, resilience, empathy and a love of the world around them. We want someone who places wellbeing as the foundation of their practice and recognises children's different social, emotional and physical needs. You will be supported by leaders, staff and families, and have access to professional learning and the opportunity to grow with us as we plan ways to further develop our outdoor environment.

We are looking for someone who:

Is an excellent classroom practitioner Is used to working in positive and proactive ways and collaborating with others to drive high expectations supporting the overall school improvement Is creative and passionate about working with children Will work effectively as part of a close team of staff We can offer: Willing and enthusiastic children A welcoming staff team who are hardworking and committed to achieving the best outcomes High quality continual professional development A supportive PTFA who work hard to provide a wide range of enhancements for the children The opportunity to be part of a community-focused, multi-academy trust
To appreciate all that we have to offer, we welcome potential candidates who would like to arrange a school tour or a conversation with the deputy headteacher. To arrange this please contact the School Office on 01392 349141 or email people@stcmat.org.

When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification and list any additional subject strengths.

Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies

If you have any issues applying for this role, please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by

9am

on

Monday 14th July 2025.

Interviews will be held on

17th July 2025.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,560.00-35,674.00 per year

Expected hours: 3.50 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/07/2025
Reference ID: Class Teacher - Forest School
Expected start date: 01/09/2025