Forest School HLTA

Responsibilities

• Teach the Forest School curriculum to primary-age children, including those with SEN
• Plan, prepare, deliver, and assess CPD lessons, PPA cover, and extra-curricular club sessions
• Manage Forest School equipment, ensuring it is correctly set up, maintained, and stored
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with external agencies as required
• Lead agreed enrichment activities to enhance the school's Forest School provision

Requirements

• HLTA qualification
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C or above
• Experience delivering Forest School sessions to children aged 5–11 in a school environment
• Knowledge of the Level 3 Forest School Qualification and the ability to deliver the curriculum
• Ability to encourage and inspire young people through outdoor learning

Benefits

• Performance and Loyalty Bonus
• Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Opportunities for professional development, coaching, and mentoring

About the Company

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (HPACH) is a successful, outstanding primary academy. We are part of the Harris Federation, a large network of academies dedicated to excellence. Our mission is to ensure every child reaches their full potential in a safe, happy, and caring environment, guided by our core values of Community, Resilience, Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness.