Forest School Lead

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:         Forest School Lead

Location:         Napier School, Farnborough, Hampshire 

Salary:             £28,000 per annum

Hours:             37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Contract:         Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only

Are you a Forest School Lead committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? We are looking for a Forest School Lead to join our fantastic team at Napier School located in Farnborough, Hampshire.

About the role

To review the curriculum and then plan, prepare and deliver purposeful and productive activities for pupils. To encourage pupils and show enthusiasm for their learning indoors, outside and in the Forest School sessions and when out in the community. 

Responsibilities 

Work under the guidance of the teaching and senior staff using experience and expertise in Forest School and Learning in the Outdoor Environment, in an agreed system of supervision to: 

• Implement agreed practice with individuals and groups of pupils, in Forest School sessions. 
• Plan and risk assess suitable venues and activities to support educational visits off site
• Drive the minibus with support from the wider staff team to ensure pupils are able to access off site facilities as appropriate
• Create, issue and collate all permission slips for educational off-site trips and keep accurate and up to date records
• Be the First Aider responsible for off-site trips or designate a qualified First Aider if necessary

Essential

• Previous Forest School experience with pupils aged 5-11

About us

Napier School is a brand-new school, part of Options Autism. Napier School is a primary school for pupils with autism, learning disabilities and/or complex needs. 

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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