Forest School Lead

Queenswood School are recruiting for a Level 3 Forest School Lead to join our Education team now! We are looking for a versatile, resilient and committed person, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. You will deliver high-quality outdoor learning experiences that promote physical, social, and emotional development through adventurous activities and Forest School principles.

The role combines structured outdoor education with child-led exploration, fostering resilience, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.

Queenswood School is set across two sites in a beautiful rural location in Herefordshire. We are an Independent Specialist day school specialising in the education and care of children and young people between the age of 11 to 19 years who are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum.

• Facilitate Forest School sessions following recognised principles (child-led, holistic development, regular sessions in a natural setting).
• Encourage exploration, creativity, and environmental awareness through activities like shelter building, fire lighting, tool use, and nature crafts.
• Observe and assess children’s progress, supporting individual needs and fostering independence.
• Manage woodland areas responsibly, ensuring sustainability and biodiversity.
• Embed outdoor learning into the wider curriculum where possible.

• Take responsibility for developing and enhancing the outdoor learning environment over time.
• Source, maintain, and manage equipment and materials required for both OAA and Forest School activities.
• Work within budgetary constraints and seek opportunities for grants or community support where appropriate.

• Forest School Level 3 Practitioner qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• First Aid certification (including outdoor/forest environments).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management in outdoor settings.
• Ability to engage and inspire learners of all ages.

• Passion for outdoor education and child development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, adaptable, and resilient in varied outdoor conditions.
• Commitment to inclusion and supporting diverse learning needs.

• Outdoor environments in all weather conditions.
• Flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends for residential trips or events.

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light card
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Pension scheme
• Paid for enhanced DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

For further information, or to organise a tour of the school, please call Harriet on  or email

As part of Aspris Children’s Services we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. As long as you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience, we will give you all the training and support you need to progress!

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.

Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.