Forest School and Educational Visits Lead

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Job Title

Forest School and Educational Visits Lead

Location

Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF

Salary

£31,500 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm

Contract

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start

June 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Inspire. Explore. Transform.

We’re looking for a passionate outdoor educator to lead Forest School sessions and support off‑site educational visits for young people with SEMH needs. You’ll bring learning to life through hands‑on outdoor experiences, helping pupils build confidence, resilience and a love of the natural world.

What you will bring

Plan and deliver engaging Forest School sessions for small groups and 1:1 learners

Lead outdoor learning and educational visits that spark curiosity and support wider development

Adapt activities to meet individual needs and EHCP targets

Create safe, stimulating outdoor environments in all weathers

Work collaboratively as part of our One Team to support academic, social and behavioural progress

Maintain records, track progress and contribute to pupils’ accreditation pathways

About You

We’re looking for someone who is

Full UK driving licence

Experience working with children or young people (SEMH experience a bonus)

A genuine love of the outdoors and resilience to work in all conditions

Creativity, enthusiasm and a commitment to helping young people thrive

About Us

Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school near Reading, Berkshire, for autistic young people aged 4–16, with a capacity of 60 pupils.

We provide a nurturing, structured environment tailored to each child’s needs, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Small classes, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and personalised programmes ensure every pupil can thrive and reach their full potential. Our dedicated team works closely with families to support wellbeing, independence, and the development of essential life skills.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including

Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

Hundreds of UK and international discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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