Forest School Lead/Hlta - Term Time

Blean Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2258-211S
• Posted:23/04/2025
• Pay:KSE £27852-£29716 (£21229 pro-rota)
• Start Date:01/09/2025
• App Close Date:02/06/2025 at 14:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Forest School Lead/HLTA

KSE £27852-£29716 (£21229 pro-rota)

32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Term Time only including inset days 39 weeks

September 2025 

We are looking for a passionate, skilled, and child-centred Forest School practitioner to join our team as a Forest School Lead with HLTA responsibilities. This is a unique opportunity to combine outdoor learning with classroom support, covering lessons across KS1 and KS2.

 We are looking for someone who –

• holds a Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification (or working towards it)
• has recent experience delivering Forest School or outdoor education
• is a qualified HLTA or experienced TA with HLTA accreditation
• has excellent classroom management and behaviour support skills
• can adapt to cover across different age groups (KS1 and KS2)
• is enthusiastic, flexible, and passionate about child-led learning
• has good communication and teamwork skills
• has energy and a sense of humour!

 We can offer –

• a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated team;
• good opportunities for professional development;
• worthwhile responsibilities linked to areas of expertise and time to fulfil the role;
• a supportive and stimulating learning environment for staff and pupils;
• a school that values creativity, nature, and whole-child development.

If you are looking for the next step in your career, and want to make a significant contribution towards the further development of educational provision for Blean pupils, contact the school via email office@blean.kent.sch.uk or telephone 01227 471254 option 5, for further information.

Visits are warmly encouraged, please book via email office@blean.kent.sch.uk or telephone 01227 471254, option 5 for the school office.

“Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.”

This is a rolling advert. Candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed as applications are received

Information about the school

We are a popular, creative and imaginative school set on the outskirts of Canterbury on a spacious site. Ofsted judged us as ‘Outstanding’ in our recent Inspection (March 2022); with leadership described as exceptional.

"The headteacher has an unwavering determination to provide the very best learning experiences for all pupils. This is shared by all leaders and staff and accomplished with much skill and passion. Leadership is exceptional. It is inspiring and highly motivating for staff and pupils. There is a remarkable sense of teamwork amongst staff, in a supportive atmosphere. Leaders have excellent knowledge and expertise, which is often called upon by other schools in the local authority and beyond" (Ofsted March 2022)

We are an inclusive school and all our children, including those with Special Educational Needs and children who are less advantaged, make excellent progress and achieve.

We have a strong track record of collaborative working with other schools and in providing high quality professional development.

If you feel you have the skills and knowledge to support us in the next phase of the school’s development and would like to know more about our school, visit our school website on www.bleanprimary.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Ian Rowden
• Address:Whitstable Road, Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9ED
• Telephone: (01227) 471254
• Email: office@blean.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 787247

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