​Job Opportunities
Canopy Forest School is branching out!
Do you love the outdoors, don’t mind getting muddy or going home smelling of campfire?
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Do you enjoy working with children ? Are you friendly with a good sense of humour, someone who doesn’t take life too seriously and enjoys the simple things in life such as swinging in a hammock or creating a mean mud pie?
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Are you working towards your Forest School qualifications and looking for practical hands-on experience?
Here at Canopy Forest School we are branching out and are always keen to extend our Canopy Family!
Vacancies
Job type: Part-time Freelance
Part-time hours: 7-15hrs a week/week days and term time only
Salary: We offer a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to have a lot of fun working with like-minded people and children outdoors!
Closing Date: Friday 18th July
We are looking for talented, enthusiastic and motivated freelance individuals including a Level 3 Forest School leader and Forest School Assistants:
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Leaders
The Leader’s role is to plan, run and manage a 2hr Forest School session at a given site, working alongside another member of staff.
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Assistants
The Assistant’s role is to help the Leader run the 2hr session, look after the children and facilitate activities under the direction of the Leader.
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Requirements
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Leaders
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Leaders must have a Forest School Level 3 qualification
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A current outdoor First Aid qualification
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A full, clear DBS check.
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Assistants​
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Assistants do not require formal Forest School qualifications, but they must have a full, clear DBS check
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What is most important is your attitude to children together with an enthusiasm for working in the woods and the ability to work in a team environment.
About us​
Canopy Forest School works with a number of local schools in South Hampshire delivering after-school clubs, nurture groups and Forest School programmes for schools. We offer a unique and fun work environment and our team is dedicated to connecting children to the outdoors, growing, exploring and learning ways to live sustainably.
Volunteer with us
We always like to hear from enthusiastic Forest School / Early Years practitioners who are keen to gain experience. If you would like to volunteer with us please drop us a line below: