07 Mar

A Touch of the Wild – Forest School Leader – Party Host

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 and family events, year round, in accordance with A Touch of the Wild’s policies, under the direction of the Director.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

To plan, prepare and deliver a range of Forest School sessions year-round, with guidance/instruction from the Director and support from assistants as appropriate. Client groups will include children’s birthday parties, Family days and Kindergarten or Wild Tots groups dependant on availability. Must be available most weekends March – November (inc. summer holidays) to lead birthday parties. Other freelance weekday work will be available depending on the candidate’s availability.
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 – £20 p/h for party work

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

Person Specification

Skills and understanding

Proven ability to plan and deliver environmental education based activities to a wide age range of children.
First aid trained by the start date.
Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to disseminate information to a variety of audiences.
A strong team working ethos and ability to work collaboratively with assistants and volunteers.
Knowledge and experience of basic Bushcraft skills inc fire lighting.

Prior experience

Forest School Level 3 certification or working towards this qualification
Recent and significant experience in leading Forest School/outdoor education sessions with children of a range of ages.

Behavioural characteristics

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with different groups of staff, parents, children and the general public
A flexible and proactive work ethic and a positive attitude
Strong customer focus and be able to demonstrate the importance of service quality
Ability to communicate to the needs of different audiences
Punctual, organised (can organise own work- load and that of support staff/volunteers)

Circumstances

Able to work most weekends from February – November, out of season parties/work is likely to be available.
Full UK driving licence and own transport
Must assist at one or more birthday party (directors’ discretion) prior to starting

Enquiries
Queries about this post can be emailed to Andrea – info@atouchofthewild.co.uk

DBS clearance

Please note that as this post will involve working with children/vulnerable adults, your appointment is subject to you receiving satisfactory DBS clearance.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to info@atouchofthewild.co.uk