Forest School Instructor (with Duke of Edinburgh responsibilities)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent, Term Time only
Salary: Qualified/Unqualified Teacher Scale
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8.15am-4.30pm, Fri 8.15am-3.15pm
Start date: 3rd November 2025 or 5th January 2026

Your new role
Our pupils are exceptional. Are you? We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our amazing team on a permanent basis and work with pupils who have a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Forest School Learning Instructor/Teacher to join our dedicated team. This exciting role combines the delivery of high-quality, therapeutic outdoor learning programmes for pupils with SEMH needs across Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, with the leadership and coordination of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme for our Key Stage 4 pupils. You will be responsible for developing and creating, engaging and inspiring outdoor learning experiences that cater to the specific needs of our pupils, promoting their emotional well-being, social development, and academic progress, alongside guiding and supporting pupils through their DofE journeys.

The successful candidate will develop the Forest School and adventurous activities offered at Quorn Hall School by promoting a love of Forest School learning and continually enhancing the set up across the physical environment. In this exciting role you will also manage and coordinate all aspects of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme including organising and overseeing DofE expeditions.

We would love to hear from you if you thrive working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, if you are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills, and if you truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Experience and Qualifications

● Experience working with pupils with additional needs, specifically SEMH and Autism (essential)
● Previous experience of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme at relevant levels (essential)
● A passion for the outdoors and a commitment to providing enriching experiences for young people (essential)
● An ability to successfully build trusting pupil relationships and to motivate pupils
● Qualified teacher status or working towards it (desirable)
● Level 3 Forest School Qualifications (desirable)
● Duke of Edinburgh leader qualifications (desirable)

Your new school
Quorn Hall is an inclusive and forward thinking school that supports Children and Young People aged 6 -17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. We are a specialist therapeutic school, offering an integrated model of education and therapy which dovetails to ensure that pupils are challenged effectively to make their next steps whilst feeling safe and supported.

We are an incredibly friendly and welcoming school and are on a fantastic journey; we are growing, and with this comes the opportunity to embed the culture and system of a truly integrated education and therapy model.

Benefits include
● Working with our pupils in a beautiful Grade II listed building and inspiring surrounding grounds
● Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme where a 24 hour confidential helpline is available
● Lunch provided daily
● Free car parking
● Supportive and proactive Wellbeing team
● Great relationships with our sister schools, for example inter-school sporting events
● Excellent CPD with increased career opportunities and advancement for all staff
● Many, many others… come and visit us to see for yourself!

If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply
For more information, to arrange a visit and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

E: quornhall@hays.com
T: 07525 889925
W: https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/quorn-hall-school

Closing date for applications: by 9am Thursday 2nd October 2025
Interview date: Thursday 9th October 2025

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt

We do not accept CVs. All formal applications must be received on our school application form.

Quorn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

I understand that if I am shortlisted for this role I will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and complete a self disclosure for cautions and convictions.