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Wildridings Primary School and Nursery

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Wildridings Primary School and Nursery, Netherton, Bracknell (On-Site)

Permanent, Term time

Enhanced DBS check required

£0 - £24,999

Hours negotiable


The main focus of the role is to lead groups of children in outdoor learning. Your role will be to deliver a fun and engaging outdoor curriculum to students facing emotional difficulties, and/or educational and social disadvantages through outdoor learning opportunities. 

Though this is not pure Forest School or Outdoor Learning, we are looking to develop a progressive curriculum which links to classroom learning, practical skills and a connection to nature. Our site includes a large garden area, allotment, woodland and has scope to develop further with the right candidate.

  • Provide support and guidance to students who are experiencing difficulties in learning due to social, emotional or behavioural problems. 
  • Contribute to decision making around the selection of students for mentoring 
  • Work with relevant staff to assess students’ needs and devise strategies rooted in outdoor learning to overcome barriers preventing them from achieving their full potential. 
  • Work with students and relevant staff to develop, implement, monitor and review support action plans. 
  • Help students to increase their confidence and self-esteem by listening to them and devising appropriate strategies rooted in outdoor learning, including sporting activities, outdoor pursuits, adventure activities and nature-based learning. 
  • Run mentoring groups in response to assessment (eg Boxall), focusing on outdoor activities. 
  • Help students who are not achieving their potential on a one-to-one basis outside the classroom or within lessons 
  • Ensure mentoring is consistent and the relevant staff/parents are well informed 
  • Support students through the transition to the different transition points across the school.
  • Liaise with relevant staff to ensure all students’ needs are met 
  • Maintain accurate records and prepare written reports and evaluations 
  • Participate in the coaching process 
  • Engage fully in the appraisal process to fulfill personal potential and be able to participate effectively in the implementation of the goals and improvement plan. 
  • Attend meetings/training and carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified that are relevant to the role. 
  • Consistently implement all school policies 
  • Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to a Designated Safeguarding Lead 
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher.

Closing date: Fri 13/09/2024 at 12:00
Job reference: Pri/24/287837
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Job_Title___Outdoor_Learning_Lead_Mentor.pdf

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