Please note the employer for this position is The Epworth Education Trust, not Wigan Council Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School Breaston Avenue Leigh WN7 3DJ Salary: Grade 6, 21,530 - 23,758 per annum. 32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week working 39 weeks per year Required for as soon as possible The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate, committed, forward thinking Forest School Leader/HLTA to join our school who is able to inspire, motivate and communicate outstanding practice in our school team. We are looking for an excellent Forest School Leader/HLTA: To be responsible for, plan and oversee the day to day delivery, organisation. and smooth running of Forest Schools programmes. To evaluate programmes and to continually strive for improvement. To promote learning in the outdoor environment and the ethos of Forest Schools and outdoor learning. To be responsible at all times for high standards of care and education of all group members in accordance with the Forest Schools Association principles and criteria for good practice. To ensure effective communication with teachers, support staff, head teachers, governors, parents, volunteers, partner organisations and of course, children. To manage support staff and volunteers effectively, ensuring they embrace the ethos of forest schools. To ensure the health and safety of all participants, including writing and checking risk assessments for the sites, tools and activities used. To regularly check and maintain tools and other equipment. To keep records as appropriate of emergency contact details for participants, permission forms and achievement of pupils. To adhere to all relevant policies and procedures of the individual schools and settings. To carry out all other such duties as may from time to time be determined by the line manager In return our Trust and its school offers you: Supportive parents and a welcoming local community. A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision. A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other. Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments. Strong working partnerships within the Trust. Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school. The opportunity to make a difference. An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body. The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team. Pension scheme. Wellbeing Day. Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes. Access to Employment Assistance Programme. Access to training opportunities and professional development. Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school at recruitmentbhm.epworthtrust.org.uk to arrange this. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact the school at recruitmentbhm.epworthtrust.org.uk All application forms should be returned by email to recruitmentbhm.epworthtrust.org.uk or by post with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description / person specification. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12. Application packs are downloadable or available by email from: recruitmentbhm.epworthtrust.org.uk The main base for the role will be Bedford Hall Methodist. Please note, the employer for this position is Epworth Education Trust, not Wigan LA. This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: download.asp (bedfordhall.wigan.sch.uk) We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Closing date: Monday 20th January 2025 Short listing: Tuesday 21st January 2025 Observations: Monday 27th January 2025 Interviews: Monday 27th January 2025 This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check The employer is committed to safeguarding To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below: