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Forest School Teacher

  1. Teacher
  2. Dorset
Date posted : 30/03/26
  1. Part Time
£350 - 550 per week

Job description

Forest School Teacher (Part-Time, Mornings)
Location: Bournemouth, Kinson | Start: April 2026

Love the outdoors? Passionate about inspiring children beyond the classroom?
This is your chance to take learning outside.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Teacher to lead an exciting Forest School programme in a welcoming mainstream primary setting. This role is ideal for someone who believes in the power of outdoor learning to spark curiosity, build confidence, and support children’s wellbeing.

The Role:
You will take the lead in planning and delivering engaging, hands-on outdoor learning experiences for pupils across the school, including teaching mixed year groups. From woodland exploration to creative, nature-based learning, you’ll bring the curriculum to life while fostering independence, resilience, and teamwork.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Planning and delivering inspiring Forest School sessions for mixed-age groups of pupils
  • Designing a progressive, creative outdoor curriculum
  • Differentiating activities to meet a range of ages, abilities, and needs
  • Creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging outdoor learning environment
  • Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development
  • Managing resources and maintaining outdoor learning spaces

What We’re Looking For:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Forest School qualification (Level 3 desirable)
  • Experience teaching primary-aged children across multiple year groups
  • Confidence in adapting teaching for mixed-age and mixed-ability groups
  • A creative, proactive, and flexible approach
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • A genuine passion for outdoor education

Why Join Us?
✨ Be part of a friendly and supportive school community
✨ Make a real impact on children’s learning and wellbeing
✨ Enjoy a role that gets you outdoors every day
✨ Opportunity to shape and grow a valued Forest School provision

If you’re ready to inspire, engage, and get a little muddy along the way, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and bring learning to life—outside the classroom.

 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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