Trainee Forest School Leader
1 week ago
WANNABE TRAINEE FOREST SCHOOL LEADER'S NEEDED
CONTRACT; Permanent, Full Time [30 Hours Per Week ]
HOURS; 09:00 - 16:00 [Tuesday to Friday]
LOCATION; In Person At Tandle Hill Country Park, Royton, OL2 5UX
SALARY; £25,000 per annum.
START DATE ; December 2025
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ; 11:59 pm on 19th November 2025
In demand Forest School poised to recruit a minimum of two Trainee Forest School Leaders to support the delivery of Alternative Provision programme.
Forest School is a framework for weekly programs of free play in nature where children build life skills, like we used to.
We are drowning in referrals from primary schools who require our specialist Alternative Provision, to support in meeting the needs of children with Social, Emotional, Mental health (SEMH) challenges.
You will connect with and gently guide a tidal wave of children heading through our woodland doors, in building the necessary skills to better manage school stress in 90 days.
In turn assisting preparations for successful reintegration into their mainstream primary school or progress onto an agreed education pathway.
Given the specialist nature of this role, extensive training will be given to help you grow as we do. You'll not only get a warm glow from this work, but be taken care of exceptionally well.
Please note. We do niche work, in very difficult conditions. 43 weeks of the year. All completely outdoors. We cannot stress these points enough. You ain't here to make up the numbers.
The role begins with a 90 day probationary period to assess if we're a good fit for one another. Your suitability will be consistently looked at throughout this period.
We are continuing to grow fast and there are opportunities for uncapped progression inside the company. Right up to taking the helm. We owe a lot to our Crew which is why we over-invest in them.
Ideally you should:
- Have at least 2 years' experience of delivering outdoor experiences or working with children.
- Be a cheerleader at heart but a drill sergeant in execution.
- Enjoy striking up a conversation with absolutely anyone.
- Get comfortable giving muddy high fives.
- Feel accomplished exceeding the step count by 5,000 a session.
- Believe in radical transparency. Always.
DO NOT APPLY IF…
- You can't play in a Crew.
- You're too cool for looking like you've been dragged through a hedge, at the end of the day.
- Your ego is bigger than Kim Kardashian's backside.
If you made it this far, then we're looking for you. If this all sounds like your order at the bar raise your hand.
To apply submit your CV through our website at
Eligible candidates will be invited to participate in a 5 stage recruitment process as detailed in an accompanying document, found on the website.
You will also find in depth resources about the company and a complete Job Description there too. We highly recommend reading it all before applying. Promise us?
Compass Forest School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all Crew and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide employment references that will be thoroughly vetted as part of the recruitment process.
We will also carry out a range of checks to ensure the suitability of candidates, including identity, full work history, right to work and disqualification by association checks.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order.
Compass Forest School is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
To learn more about what we do at Compass Forest School, feel free to Google or Chat GPT us. Should you have any questions about the role drop us an email:
To be clear, we move fast Only successful candidates will be contacted to move forward to Stage 2.
If you haven't been invited via email by the closing date above, unfortunately you haven't been successful.
If that's the case, we wish you all the best in your search for your next job all the same.
Job Types: Full-time, Graduate
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
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