A Touch of the Wild – Forest School Leader – Weekends.

Forest school Leader.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 7 – 15 per week

Salary: £70.00-£140.00 per day

Benefits:

• Free parking

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

About the role

We are looking for an inspirational Forest School Leader – Party Host, to carry out the duties of a Forest School Leader for a variety of client groups, mostly weekend birthday parties year round, in accordance with A Touch of the Wild’s policies, under the direction of the Director.

We’re proud to be one of the leading forest school providers in the Exeter area, and have over 15 years’ experience delivering high quality forest school programmes. This is a position for a freelance Forest School leader to deliver a range of Forest School sessions, with guidance/instruction from the Director and support from assistants as appropriate.

Client groups will include children’s birthday parties, family groups and possibly a Saturday club. The position will involve delivering themed birthday parties to suit the client. There are some plans already in place however leaders are expected to be creative and inspiring to make the experience special for the child’s big day.

The Saturday Club will depend on numbers, leaders will be expected to facilitate a 2 hour forest school session for a group of children aged 5+ who will book block sessions (term time). Candidates must be available most weekends early March – early November (including during the summer holidays), there will be opportunity to gain further hours out of season as well as mid-week work.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and progression opportunities. As a not-for-profit organisation, A Touch of the Wild always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit.

We very much welcome candidates that are looking to develop a career in forest school delivery. The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, with knowledge and experience of basic bushcraft skills.

Hours will be variable depending on bookings. The candidate would be required to work a minimum of 28 hours per month. However this is likely to be significantly more, particularly during the peak season. A DBS check will be carried out upon employment.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

· To plan, prepare and deliver a range of Forest School sessions, with guidance/instruction from the Director and support from assistants as appropriate. Client groups will include Family Fun days, our Saturday group (Woodland Explorer Club) and children’s birthday parties. Must be available most weekends late March – early November (including during the summer holidays).

· To liaise with clients prior to sessions to ensure plans are appropriate and all needs and expectations are met.

· To supervise and support clients with varying needs while delivering sessions.

· To create and maintain an engaging, fun and supportive environment, demonstrating flexibility in planning and running sessions in response to varying/changing needs of children.

· To ensure that all sessions are well prepared.

· To be aware of and comply with all A Touch of the Wild Policies and Procedures.

· To participate in training and other learning activities/meetings as required.

· To administer basic first aid as the need arises.

· To observe confidentiality at all times.

· To undertake all duties reasonably requested by the Director

· Hours – variable depending on bookings. A minimum of 7 hours per weekend (28 hours per month), but likely to be significantly more, particularly during the peak season.

· Salary – negotiable, dependent on experience.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

Please download our person specification here.

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact us info@atouchofthewild.co.uk