Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Cheapside CE Primary School - Forest School Lead
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Required from: October 2026
Part time, 16.25 hours a week
Five afternoons, Monday to Friday Term time plus five INSET days. Hours flexible.
Two acres of outdoor classroom - and someone to bring it to life
Cheapside is a warm, single-form Church of England primary school with two acres of grounds most schools can only dream of: woodland, a pond and gardens. We want outdoor learning to be part of our curriculum from Reception to Year 6, not an occasional treat. Every afternoon of the school week belongs to it, and you will lead it.
What You’ll Do
- Plan, deliver and assess high-quality Forest School sessions matched to pupils’ ages, needs and curriculum.
- Develop our forest, pond and garden areas as safe, purposeful and inspiring spaces.
- Work with teachers to weave outdoor learning into curriculum planning, modelling practice and building staff confidence.
- Carry out risk assessments and maintain high standards of health, safety and safeguarding outdoors.
- Manage the tools, equipment and resources outdoor learning needs.
The person we’re looking for
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Essential
- Experience of working with children in an educational or outdoor setting.
- Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification, or working towards it with our support.
- A current first aid qualification (Outdoor First Aid, or willingness to obtain it).
- A sound understanding of health, safety and risk management outdoors.
- A genuine passion for the outdoors and for hands-on learning.
- The ability to build warm, professional relationships with children, staff and families.
- A commitment to our Christian vision and values, and to safeguarding every child.
Desirable
- Experience across Reception to Year 6.
- Experience of supporting pupils with SEND.
- Experience of training or developing colleagues.
What We Can Offer You
- A beautiful two-acre site, and the chance to shape how we use it.
- A post built entirely around outdoor learning, with no competing demands.
- Regular Forest School CPD, and the chance to train colleagues.
- A school that lives its values, and a kind staff team
Visits and applications
Visits are warmly encouraged — come and walk the grounds with us.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Contact the office on 01344 621112 or school.office@cheapsideschool.org.uk
Further details and the application pack are at www.cheapsideschool.org.uk ; please refer to the Person Specification when applying.
Closing date: Midday, 9th October 2026
Interviews: week commencing 12th October 2026
We may close the vacancy early if response is strong.
Safeguarding
Cheapside CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list information, satisfactory references and the pre-employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. In line with KCSIE, online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
Cheapside CE Primary School
Watersplash Lane, Cheapside
Ascot SL5 7QJ
Email: school.office@cheapsideschool.org.uk
Website: www.cheapsideschool.org.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location