Forest School Lead in Stoke-on-Trent

Job Title: Forest School Lead Location: Stoke Start Date: September Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 Are you passionate about outdoor education and creating engaging Forest School learning opportunities? Do you have experience…

Pay rate £150/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 10 August 2026

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Job Title: Forest School Lead
Location: Stoke
Start Date: September
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Are you passionate about outdoor education and creating engaging Forest School learning opportunities?

Do you have experience working with children in an educational or outdoor learning setting?

Can you inspire pupils to develop their knowledge, skills and enjoyment of the great outdoors?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary SEND school in Stoke who are looking to appoint a Forest School Lead. The setting is looking for a passionate and engaging individual who can empower learners through practical education and create positive outdoor learning experiences.

The school is looking to take on a Forest School Lead on a fixed-term basis from September. The successful Forest School Lead will take overall responsibility for the planning, teaching and assessment of Forest School, working with small groups and delivering 1:1 learning under the direction of the Outdoor Education Head and Deputy Headteacher.

The successful Forest School Lead will have:

Forest School Leader qualification (Level 3)

Proven experience of working with children in an educational or outdoor learning setting

First Aid qualification, including outdoor/emergency first aid, or willingness to obtain

Familiarity with health and safety regulations in outdoor environments

A passion for empowering learners through practical education

Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate outdoor learning experiences

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Forest School Lead position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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