Forest School Lead - West Croft School
- North Devon, Devon, Torridge
- Multiple Terms
- Grade E
Fixed term (pending a permanent vacancy if deemed appropriate under curriculum and budget by Governors)
West Croft School is a large maintained school and nursery in the beautiful town of Bideford.
Are you passionate about the power of outdoor learning to transform children's lives?
West Croft School is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled Forest School Leader to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Forest School provision as part of our alternative provision offer, working with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and other barriers to learning.
Using the Forest School ethos and therapeutic outdoor learning, you will deliver engaging one-to-one and small-group programmes that help children develop confidence, resilience, emotional wellbeing and the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
Contact with the school is encouraged, please contact the school on 01237 473548 or admin@westcroft.devon.sch.uk to speak to the Headteacher, Mrs Lisa Johnston
For an application pack please email: recruitment@westcroft.devon.sch.uk.
Interview Date: Week beginning 14th September 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationNorth DevonDevonTorridge
- Work Postcode
EX39 3DE
- Reference
EK2135
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
Grade E
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull TimePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
3-5 Days per Week (to be decided depending on applicant) 8.45 am - 3.30 pm (plus one weekly after-school club until 4.30 pm)
- Closing Date
08/09/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes