Job ID: S-U-5269 - Forest School Practitioner

Holmewood House is a prestigious independent Prep School of 400 pupils aged 3-13 years, set amidst 32 acres of the most beautiful Kent countryside, just outside Tunbridge Wells. The School is a happy and supportive working environment, where we pride ourselves on the exceptional provision for our pupils and staff in all areas.The role This is an exciting opportunity to work at a top preparatory school in the country. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated, inspiring and innovative Forest School Practitioner with a Level 3 Forest School qualification to lead the Forest School provision across the Pre-Prep and Prep School.This is a full time, term time role (5 days a week) however we would consider part time and job share applications. There is also the opportunity to deliver holiday courses in the Easter and Summer holidays.Responsibilities include: · To lead the established Forest School provision across the Pre-Prep and Prep school. · To promote learning in the outdoor environment by following the ethos and principles of forest school and the school’s ethos of growing amazing people. · To support the high standards of care and education of all children. · To carry out child development reports, observations and support progress · To oversee and plan the day-to-day delivery, organisation and smooth running of our outdoor programme. · To support the evaluation of programmes and to continually strive for improvement. · To ensure effective communication with teachers, support staff, head teachers, governors, parents, volunteers, partner organisations and, of course, the children. · To embrace the ethos of Holmewood House and our key values: Self Belief, Aspiration and Kindness. · To ensure the health and safety of all children, including writing and checking risk assessments for the sites, tools and activities used. · To maintain an engaging, fun and supportive environment, demonstrating flexibility in planning and running sessions in response to varying/changing needs of children. · To encourage high standards for the behaviour and discipline of children in lessons, in accordance with the school’s policy. · To take responsibility for Health and Safety of pupils and staff involved in lessons (including first aid). · To participate and assist in the delivery of school events. · To work with staff to evaluate the progress of children, developing the most able. · To ensure that all outdoor equipment used, is maintained and in good order. · To ensure excellent communications with colleagues and parents maintaining high standards of professionalism at all times. · To attend marketing events, Open Mornings, Parent Consultation Evenings and other public events as required. · To take an active role in delivering after school clubs and activities throughout the year. · To follow all school policies including Safeguarding and Child Protection. · Good time management and communication. · Love of the outdoors and an understanding of nature and environmental issues.· To liaise with Heads of Department proactively to consider how forest school can lend itself to the delivery of other curriculums. Additional Duties and Professional Requirements: · To