Forest School Party Leader

2 weeks ago


Exeter, United Kingdom A Touch of the Wild Full time

**A Touch of the Wild - Forest School Leader - Party Leader** **Job Description** /**Job Purpose** To carry out the duties of a Forest School Leader for a variety of client groups, mostly weekend birthday parties year round in accordance with A Touch of the Wild’s policies, under the direction of the Director.

**Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks**
- To plan, prepare and deliver a range of Forest School sessions year-round, with guidance/instruction from the Director and support from assistants as appropriate.
- To supervise and support clients with varying needs while delivering sessions.
- To create and maintain an engaging, fun and supportive environment, demonstrating flexibility in planning and running sessions in response to varying/changing needs of children.
- To ensure that all sessions are well prepared.
- To be aware of and comply with all A Touch of the Wild Policies and Procedures.
- To participate in training and other learning activities/meetings as required.
- To administer basic first aid as the need arises.
- To observe confidentiality at all times.
- To undertake all duties reasonably requested by the Director
- Hours variable depending on bookings. A minimum of 7 hours per weekend (28 hours per month), but likely to be significantly more, particularly during the peak season.
- Salary - £20 p/h for party work

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

**Person Specification** **Skills and understanding**
- Proven ability to plan and deliver environmental education based activities to a wide age range of children.
- First aid trained by the start date.
- Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to disseminate information to a variety of audiences.
- A strong team working ethos and ability to work collaboratively with assistants and volunteers.

**Prior experience**
- Forest School Level 3 certification or working towards this qualification
- Recent and significant experience in leading Forest School/outdoor education sessions with children of a range of ages.

**Behavioural characteristics**
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with different groups of staff, parents, children and the general public
- A flexible and proactive work ethic and a positive attitude
- Strong customer focus and be able to demonstrate the importance of service quality
- Ability to communicate to the needs of different audiences
- Punctual, organised (can organise own work
- load and that of support staff/volunteers)

**Circumstances**
- Able to work most weekends from February - November, out of season parties/work is likely to be available.
- Full UK driving licence and own transport
- Must assist at one or more birthday party (directors’ discretion) prior to starting

**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance

Schedule:

- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/06/2024



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