Forest School Instructor with DofE responsibilities

Forest School Instructor with DofE responsibilities

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent, Term Time only
Salary: Up to £36,000, depending on experience
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8.15am-4.30pm, Fri 8.15am-3.15pm
Start date: 24th August 2026

Your new role:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Forest School Learning Instructor/Teacher to join our dedicated team.

This exciting role combines the delivery of high-quality, therapeutic forest school learning programmes for pupils with SEMH needs across Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, with the leadership and coordination of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme for our Key Stage 4 pupils. You will be responsible for creating, engaging and inspiring forest school learning experiences that cater to the specific needs of our pupils, promoting their emotional well-being, social development, and academic progress, alongside guiding and supporting pupils through their DofE journeys.

The job will involve supporting pupils in accessing a variety of high quality, and suitably challenging outdoor activities.

Resilience is a key trait for all our staff - being able to bounce back from experiences and being creative with pupil interactions is a key part of the role at Quorn Hall School.

We would love to hear from you if you thrive on working in a demanding but immensely rewarding environment; if you are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills; and if you truly want to make a difference in the lives of our pupils.

Experience
● Have experience of working with pupils with additional needs, specifically SEMH and Autism
● Previous experience of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme at relevant levels.
● Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
● Strong leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other staff members
● First Aid certified
● A passion for the outdoors and a commitment to providing enriching experiences for young people
● Organised, efficient and able to manage multiple tasks effectively with excellent time management skills
● A commitment to ongoing professional development
● Level 3 Forest School Qualifications is desirable.

Your new school

Quorn Hall is an inclusive and forward thinking school that supports Children and Young People aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

We are a trauma informed school with therapeutic support at the heart of our provision. We offer a model of education and therapy which work together to ensure that pupils are challenged effectively to make their next steps whilst feeling safe and supported.

We are an incredibly friendly and welcoming school and are on a fantastic journey; we are growing, and with this comes the opportunity to embed the culture and system of a truly integrated education and therapy model.

Benefits include
● Working with our pupils in a beautiful Grade II listed building and inspiring surrounding grounds
● Access to the Employee Assistance Programme where a 24 hour confidential helpline is available
● Breakfast and Lunch provided daily
● Free car parking
● Supportive and proactive Wellbeing team
● Excellent CPD with increased career opportunities and advancement for all staff.
● Many, many others… come and visit us to see for yourself!

If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

For more information on how to apply and for a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin via the details below:

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W: (url removed) date for applications: no later than 9am on 18th June 2026

Strong applications may be considered immediately upon receipt and before the closing date.

We do not accept CVs. All formal applications must be received on our school application form.

Quorn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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