Join Our Team as a Forest Lead!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people who are not accessing mainstream education? Do you love the great outdoors and have a knack for teaching practical skills? If so, we have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you!
About the Role:
As the Bushcraft & Forest Lead, you will manage and lead the delivery of our forest provision, ‘The Paddock’. Located in West Berkshire, this magical space is designed to capture young people’s curiosity for learning. You will work with our forest learning mentor to develop and deliver bespoke sessions for children aged 6-17, utilizing the great outdoors to teach survival skills, outdoor education, archery, arts and crafts, and more.
Key Responsibilities:

• Create and deliver exciting, varied lesson plans for outdoor learning tailored to each child’s needs.
• Support team members in developing outdoor activities.
• Oversee the forest provision, ensuring daily health and safety checks, fire reports, and risk assessments are completed.
• Manage resources and budget for sessions.
• Track and report on each young person’s progress.
• Work within safeguarding processes and train as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Collaborate with Haywards Farm School and other stakeholders to enhance the curriculum.

About You:
We are looking for someone passionate about improving outcomes for disadvantaged learners and enhancing the quality of learning. You should have experience in therapeutic or educational settings (SEN experience is a plus), team leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
About Amegreen Children’s Services:
Amegreen Children’s Services, established in 2013, is a respected provider of residential children’s homes, rated Outstanding and Good by Ofsted. We offer therapeutic care to children aged 5-18 who cannot live with their families. Our alternative provision, Stable Futures, provides equine therapy, outdoor learning, and alternative education packages, creating a safe and therapeutic space for children to recover from traumatic experiences.
Benefits:

• Holiday: Private use of company caravan (when not in use for our children), 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Progression: We support your career development and skill progression.
• Medical and Wellbeing: Health Cash Plan, free flu jabs, sick pay (after probationary period), Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial: Company pension, childcare support scheme, electric vehicle lease scheme, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts: Blue Light Card for discounts on family days out, holidays, cinema trips, retail stores, and more. Discounts on driving lessons and with local companies, including a Leisure Centre and Chiropractor.
• Reward and Recognition: Long service award (discretionary bonus after 5, 10, and 15 years), Employee of the Month reward.
• Referrals: Recommend a friend and earn up to £500!

Join Us:
If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make a real difference, apply now! Successful candidates will undergo a thorough safeguarding onboarding process, including a full employment history review and an enhanced DBS check.
Equality and Diversity:
Amegreen is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
Safeguarding and GDPR:
Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements is mandatory for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stratfield Mortimer, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Forest Lead24