Forest School Lead
Pownall Hall School have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Forest School Practitioner/ Leader to join our magical setting, home to 8 acres of enriching grounds. You will deliver weekly sessions for children from 6 months old to year 6.
This role can be part-time, 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday) in a sole Forest School Leader role, or full-time working 2 days a week (Wednesday and Thursday) as a classroom based Teaching Assistant. The decision lies entirely with the successful candidate based on their preference.
Forest School Leader
Pownall Hall School is committed to co-education and aims to provide a caring, disciplined, safe and secure family environment, where all pupils are enabled and encouraged to maximise their academic, sporting, musical and creative potential. The School aims to instil traditional values of courtesy, good manners, mutual respect, tolerance and compassion in its pupils and help them develop self-discipline and good working habits for the future. The all-round personal development of each and every pupil lies at its heart.
Ethos
Our School’s ethos is underpinned by Christian values. It aims to create a calm, caring and supportive environment where pupils, parents and all members of staff play a valuable part and are able to enjoy a sense of belonging within the family community.
Safeguarding, health, safety and welfare
The health, safety and welfare of all the pupils at Pownall Hall School are of paramount importance to all adults who work at the school and govern it. All our children have the right to protection and to have their safety guarded. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pownall Hall School will safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are pupils at the school.
The Role
Pownall Hall School have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Forest School Practitioner/Leader, qualified to Level 3 or above, to join our magical setting.
Hours: 21 hours per week during school hours worked over 3 days, term time only, working 36 weeks per year
Pro-rata Salary: £11,300-£16,000 depending on level of qualification and experience
Salary and addition duties for the full-time position can be discussed further at interview if of interest.
The ideal candidate will have experience within an educational setting with particular experience in outdoor learning. You will be working with children from 6 months old through to Year 6, planning and delivering a range of age appropriate activities for their weekly sessions.
Our dedicated Forest School area underwent an impressive upgrade last year, with all-weather canopies, built in fire pit and bench seating area.
Pownall Hall School
Tucked away in eight acres of leafy Wilmslow countryside, Pownall Hall School is a place where childhood is celebrated, curiosity is encouraged, and learning comes to life. Welcoming children from six months to 11 years, we are more than just a school – we’re a close-knit community of pupils, parents, staff, governors and friends, all working together to create a safe, supportive environment where children can grow in confidence and ability.
Our curriculum is broad, hands-on and full of variety, designed to spark young imaginations and bring out the best in every child. With safeguarding at the heart of everything we do, we aim to give children a joyful school experience – one where they feel known, supported and excited to learn.
Our setting gives us something really special: from our woodland forest school and wildlife pond to the Boddington Theatre, science lab, astro pitch and full-sized sports hall, every space has been designed to inspire. It’s a place where children can explore, discover and enjoy being children – every single day.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Pownall Hall School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about this in our Safer Recruitment policy available on our website. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Download our application form here
We’re so pleased you’re interested in joining Pownall Hall! To move forward with your application, please make sure to complete our application form, as we’re only able to process applications once this has been submitted.