Forest school leader

A fantastic opportunity to work in one of our SEND schools. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in SEND education and care setting. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Forest School Lead to be part of our schools who have a fun-loving positive attitude that makes every pupil feel valued as playing and interacting with the learners is essential. You will be involved in the day-to-day education and care of children and young people with a wide range of SEMH needs The ideal candidate will need to be able to help pupils towards their Duke of Edingburugh so idealy knowledge within this will help. You will be joining a fantastic, hardworking and experienced staff team who will encourage and support you to grow and develop. You will need

• A high level of multitasking is essential - this is a busy hardworking environment
• A calm and sensitive approach, combined with patience, tolerance, stamina, and humour
• A willingness to learn and develop your own skills and abilities to best support our pupils
• Resilience, as there are times when things are a challenge both mentally and physically
• To build positive and supportive relationships
• To be a team player, resilient, and motivated by challenge
• To have the ability to think creatively

Finally, you must be prepared to feel special and important to many children and young people and their families. There is simply no other job quite like it.

1. Do you have Forest School Lead experience?
2. Do you love working outdoors regardless of the weather?
3. Are you imaginative, enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking?
4. Are you outward looking and always keen to improve your practice?
5. Can you inspire and motivate children and staff?
6. Are you able to form excellent relationships with children, parents, carers and staff?
7. Do you have any SEND or childcare / adult social care / school-based experience?
8. Do you have an awareness and understanding of the needs of the children with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, sensory impairments, challenging behaviour and medical difficulties?
9. Would you be able to assist in the physical care and behaviour management of pupils, including moving, lifting and handling when appropriate?
10. Tell us about your personal skills and qualities