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Job Post Details

Forest School Leader - job post

Culham Nursery
North Culham Estate, Abingdon OX14 3GY
£28,000 - £35,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • £28,000 - £35,000 a year

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

North Culham Estate, Abingdon OX14 3GY

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Free parking

Full job description

_ Forest School Leader – A Groundbreaking Opportunity _

Ready to build something extraordinary from the ground up?

At Culham Nursery, we're creating something truly special and we're looking for an inspirational Forest School Leader to lead the way.

This isn't just another Forest School role. This is a brand-new position, giving you the rare opportunity to shape our outdoor learning vision from day one. With an incredible new yurt currently being built and a beautiful outdoor environment waiting to be transformed into a hub of adventure, discovery and imagination, you'll have the freedom to make your mark and create something children will remember for a lifetime.

What makes this role different?

You'll be our pioneering Forest School Leader, helping us design and deliver an exciting outdoor curriculum that inspires curiosity, resilience and a love of nature. From woodland adventures and campfire stories to mud kitchens, nature investigations and seasonal celebrations, you'll bring outdoor learning to life in a way that's uniquely yours.

This is your chance to: Create and shape a Forest School programme from the beginning
- Help design how our stunning new yurt will be used as a learning and community space
- Lead exciting outdoor experiences that spark wonder every day
- Work alongside a supportive and passionate nursery team
- Inspire children to explore, take risks, learn and thrive in the natural world

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has a recognised Forest School qualification (or is working towards one)
  • Loves being outdoors in all weathers
  • Brings energy, creativity and fresh ideas
  • Believes learning is best when it's child-led, hands-on and full of adventure
  • Is excited by the opportunity to build something new and leave a lasting legacy

Why join us?

Opportunities like this don't come along often. You'll be joining us at the start of an exciting new chapter, with the freedom to influence our outdoor learning journey, develop innovative experiences and create a Forest School programme that reflects your passion and expertise.

If you've ever dreamed of building your own outdoor learning environment, leading exciting adventures, and watching children flourish through nature-based learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and help us turn our vision into reality – one muddy boot, campfire story and magical outdoor adventure at a time.

- Culham Nursery
-Forest School Leader
-A unique opportunity to shape the future of outdoor learning

Apply today and be part of something truly special.

Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Free parking

Licence/Certification:

  • Forest school leader qualification (required)
  • Level 3 Early Years qualification (required)

Work Location: In person

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