Forest School Teacher (Qualified or Unqualified) | Burnley AP
  • England,North West,Lancashire,Burnley
  • Full Time, Temporary
  • £135.68 - £164.10 per day
Job Description:
Forest School Teacher (Qualified or Unqualified) | Burnley APLocation: Burnley, Lancashire (Outdoor/Woodland Sites) Salary: TBC (Dependent on experience/QTS) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible / Summer Term 2026 and beyond.
The Role: Education Beyond the ClassroomAre you a nature-lover who believes that the best lessons happen under a canopy of trees? Our Alternative Provision (AP) in Burnley is seeking a visionary Forest School Teacher to lead our outdoor learning program.
We work with young people who find the traditional classroom challenging. In this role, you won’t just be teaching; you’ll be building confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation through bushcraft, fire lighting, tool use, and environmental art in the local Burnley woodlands.
Key Responsibilities*Outdoor Curriculum: Design and deliver a "Forest School" program tailored to students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs.

*Alternative Provision (AP) Support: Use nature-based therapy to re-engage learners with education.

*Safety & Risk Management: Conduct dynamic risk assessments for outdoor activities, ensuring a safe yet adventurous environment.

*Burnley Community Impact: Utilise local green spaces to foster a sense of belonging and environmental stewardship.

What We Are Looking ForWe welcome applications from Qualified Teachers (QTS), Forest School Level 3 Practitioners, or Unqualified Teachers with significant outdoor education experience.
*Passion for AP: A genuine desire to work with "hard to reach" young people in an Alternative Provision setting.

*Outdoor Skills: Experience in bushcraft, woodworking, or conservation.

*Resilience: The ability to work outdoors in all Lancashire weathers (rain or shine!) and manage challenging behaviour with empathy.

*Local Knowledge: Familiarity with the Burnley area and its natural landscape.

Why Join Our Burnley Forest School?*The "Office": Swap a whiteboard for a woodland.

*Professional Growth: We offer funded Level 3 Forest School Leader training for the right unqualified candidate.

*Well-being Centered: A school culture that prioritises the mental health of both staff and students.

*Autonomy: The freedom to shape a curriculum that follows the interests of the learners.

How to ApplyIf you are searching for Forest School jobs in Burnley and want to make a tangible difference in the lives of local youth, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re a fit for our Burnley AP to . Closing Date: Ongoing.
Job number 3454613

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