FOREST SCHOOL LEAD - TA3

Location

Queen's Drive Primary School, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3LA (435 on roll)

Tel: 01772 718344
School website: www.queensdriveschool.co.uk

Summary

The Governors of Queens Drive Primary Schools are seeking to appoint a part time Forest School Lead to work along side our current Forest School team. This role is largely based outside in our large forest school area. 

We are a large primary school in Fulwood with 437 children on roll.  The staff are caring of each other and create a nice welcoming working environment.  Our children are confident, full of life, well mannered and considerate to others.  Our team supports children who have a wide range of needs and we have high aspirations for all.  Our staff are central to our success and this is an excellent opportunity to work in an established team.  The successful candidate will have development opportunities and will be instrumental in guiding our children to even greater achievements.

The hours of work are:  9.00am - 3.30pm (Monday's only, term time only).

We look forward to hearing from you if:

you hold the Level 3 Forest Schools qualification

you have a love for the outdoors

you have previous experience working with young children

work well within a team

able to keep children on task and engaged with their learning

you are a positive role model who reinforces positive behaviour strategies

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 11th February.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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Essential Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion, please call the school office on 01772 718344

Proposed Interview Date:

13/03/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.