Forest School Leader

Position: Forest School Leader (Permanent)
Forest School Leader – Truro Area

Advertised by Vantage Education Partners

Vantage Education Partners is recruiting on behalf of a well-established nursery group in the Truro area. The setting offers a beautiful outdoor environment with large gardens and woodland-style spaces, perfect for delivering high-quality Forest School experiences. Easily accessible from local transport routes, it’s an inspiring place to develop your outdoor-learning career.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive pay (above NLW)

* Annual pay reviews & loyalty increases

* Discounted childcare

* Funded CPD, including Forest School Leader training if required

* Termly resource budgets

* Salary sacrifice schemes

* Holiday allowance & pension scheme

* Flexible working week

* Staff wellbeing initiatives & seasonal events

* Employee reward & recognition scheme

The Role

* Plan and lead engaging Forest School sessions

* Create hands-on, nature-based learning opportunities

* Encourage exploration, risk-taking and imaginative outdoor play

* Track children’s developmental progress and support individual needs

* Build strong relationships with parents and carers

* Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health & safety

* Work collaboratively with the nursery team to create an inspiring outdoor environment

Requirements

* Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification and Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential)

* Experience working with young children (e.g. Nursery Practitioner, EY Practitioner, Forest School Assistant)

* Strong understanding of child development

* Passion for outdoor learning and nature-based education

* Excellent communication and teamwork skills

* Knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted standards

Enhanced DBS and Paediatric First Aid required (or willingness to obtain).

Ready for a new journey?

If you’re passionate about outdoor learning and want to help children thrive in nature, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today via Vantage Education Partners.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.00 to £15.00 per hour - based on qualifications/experience

Expected hours: 19 – 38 per week (part time or full time hours are available)

Benefits:

* Childcare

* Free parking

* Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location:

In person

Please do not hesitate to apply