Forest School & PPA Teacher

Forest School Teacher | Burnley | Full-Time | Maternity Cover I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a primary school in Burnley looking for an enthusiastic and committed Forest School Teacher to join their team on a…

Pay rate £120 – £180/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 3 September 2026

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Forest School Teacher | Burnley | Full-Time | Maternity Cover

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a primary school in Burnley looking for an enthusiastic and committed Forest School Teacher to join their team on a long-term maternity cover basis.

This role would be perfect for both ECTs and experienced Teachers looking for an opportunity to develop their skills across different year groups.

The successful teacher will lead Forest School sessions across the school, alongside providing PPA cover from EYFS through to Year 5. It's a great opportunity for a creative teacher who enjoys working across primary and bringing learning outdoors.

The school is looking for:

QTS - VITAL
Experience teaching the National Curriculum
Experience working across primary year groups
A passion for outdoor and Forest School learning
Strong classroom management and communication skills📍 Burnley
📅 Full-time
⏳ Long-term maternity cover

If you're an ECT or experienced teacher with QTS looking for your next opportunity, I'd love to hear from you. Get in touch today to find out more!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewAll pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these

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