Overview

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Application Deadline: Friday 24th January 2025

Interviews to take place: Wednesday 29th January 2025

Role start date: April 2025 (or sooner)

Esland Bedford School are seeking a qualified Forest School practitioner. The role entails planning and delivery of group and 1:1 Forest School sessions, as well as supporting in school with cover lessons as required. The role would be suitable for qualified Forest School practitioners with experience of a school environment; experience of working with pupils with Anxiety, Emotionally-based School Avoidance and/or ASD would be preferred.

Esland Bedford School is an independent SEMH special school for up to 50 children aged 8-18. The school provides education to day pupils, and via our unique Turning the Curve provision, to young people who have been disengaged from education for significant periods of time. We aim to maintain a nurturing and accepting environment for young people who have not had their needs met in other settings. Likewise, we also aim to provide a work/life balance to staff not available in larger schools.

About our schools:

There are so many reasons to join us. From competitive pay to fast-track progression opportunities, we offer a whole host of well-being benefits, the use of our holiday home when you need a break, as well as a warm family work environment and a company culture focused on fun!  

We can offer:
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • A supportive, inclusive working environment
  • Access to a wide range of benefits, including our internal rewards app, high street discounts and our pension scheme
  • Staff recognition awards
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive, paid induction training (that is accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training) and ongoing training within the role
  • Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 50 colleagues last year!
  • A £500 bonus via our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme 
  • Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
  • A highly rewarding job with no risk of boredom!
 
 
 
 
 
 

What we are looking for:

  • Plan, organize, and deliver engaging outdoor learning sessions for students of various ages
  • Foster an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages exploration and personal growth
  • Provide clear, constructive feedback to aid students in their learning and development
  • Monitor student progress, adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs
  • Collaborate with colleagues to create a cohesive, enriching educational experience

We can offer:

  • Forest School Level 3 qualification
  • Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality outdoor education sessions
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
  • A passion for outdoor education and a dedication to helping students achieve their potential
  • A full, UK driving licence

About Esland

With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 60 residential children’s and assessment homes, and three schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England. We strive to support our children to achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.

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