Forest Schools Lead

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(Y)Our Opportunity

Are you passionate about inspiring children through outdoor learning? Do you believe the best lessons sometimes happen beyond

four walls? We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and hard-working Forest School Teacher to lead and develop our much-loved

Learning Without Walls provision. This is an exciting opportunity to work with every child in our school, from EYFS to Year 6,

creating memorable experiences that bring curriculum learning to life through nature, exploration and hands-on discovery.

Please note this vacancy will close at midday on 01/06/2026

The role will include

*Planning and delivering engaging Forest School sessions across all year groups

*Linking outdoor learning directly to classroom topics and curriculum goals

*Developing children’s confidence, resilience, teamwork and independence

*Creating a safe, nurturing and inspiring learning environment outdoors

*Working closely with teachers to enrich learning across the school

The ideal Forrest School Lead will be someone who is

* Is creative, energetic and committed to high-quality learning experiences

*Has strong behaviour management skills and high expectations for all pupils

*Is flexible, adaptable and ready to think outside the box

*Can take learning from the classroom into the forest school environment

*Builds positive relationships with children, families and staff

*Values inclusion and believes every child can thrive outdoors

As Forrest School Lead we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a

priority for us.

We can offer you

* A comprehensive induction programme

* Excellent ongoing CPD

*

Progression

If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme

[https://scitt.tkat.org/]

* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

* Access to trust resources and materials

* Cycle to work scheme

* Free eye tests

* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to

financial help

About The Mill Primary Academy

We aim to provide a stimulating and vibrant learning community. Constantly improving and providing children with experiences that

develop perseverance, ambition and optimism. We enable our students to have a good grasp of skills and inspire them to be

significant contributors to world society in their future.

We want our staff to love their job and make their choice of profession to be a choice they are proud of and a workplace they

enjoy and take pride in working in.

We have and want our children to have high expectations. We will learn from mistakes and turn them into success by creating

independent children who have enquiring minds. Through developing confidence, pride and respect we will all support and encourage,

listen and innovate through clear direction on our journey to brilliance.

Our whole school vision is encapsulated in the phrase Forever Proud. To find out more visit our website here

[https://www.themill-tkat.org/].

To discover what makes The Mill Primary Academy so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293

571893 or email office@themill-tkat.org [office@themill-tkat.org]

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and

Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of

outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work

together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We

place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring

a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and

barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests

outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the

recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways

that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to

individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all

suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.