Forest School & Activities Lead

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Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Bradford Beacon School, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LJ
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: £25,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about outdoor learning and believe some of life's greatest lessons happen beyond the classroom?

As part of our exciting growth, Bradford Beacon School is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Forest School & Activities Lead to help shape an exceptional outdoor learning provision for our pupils.

This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new specialist school where you'll have the freedom to develop engaging outdoor experiences that build confidence, resilience, independence and a lifelong love of learning. Working alongside our Executive Headteacher, Head of School and Senior Leadership Team, you'll play a key role in creating a curriculum where nature, exploration and adventure become powerful tools for learning and personal development.

No two days will ever be the same. From woodland activities and outdoor learning to educational visits and enrichment projects, you'll inspire pupils to discover their strengths while creating unforgettable experiences that transform lives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and develop an engaging Forest School and outdoor learning programme that inspires curiosity, confidence and independence.
• Plan and deliver creative outdoor learning experiences that support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Create safe, inclusive and stimulating environments where every pupil can thrive through nature-based learning.
• Lead educational visits, enrichment activities and outdoor adventures, ensuring all activities are fully risk assessed and safely delivered.
• Manage and support staff involved in outdoor learning, promoting high standards and a shared vision for exceptional provision.
• Maintain outdoor learning spaces, tools and equipment, ensuring they are safe, well organised and fit for purpose.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, promoting the benefits of outdoor education across the school community.
• Champion safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and statutory requirements.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about outdoor learning and committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Experienced in Forest School, outdoor education, adventure learning or a similar environment.
• Creative, energetic and confident delivering engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
• Able to inspire and motivate pupils with a wide range of additional needs through practical, experiential learning.
• Confident managing risk, writing risk assessments and maintaining high standards of Health & Safety.
• An excellent communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Physically able to work outdoors throughout the year, including on uneven ground and in varying weather conditions.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable

• Forest School Leader qualification (Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience working with children with Autism, SEND or complex needs.
• Outdoor First Aid qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

About Us

Bradford Beacon School, opened in September 2025, is a brand-new specialist independent school for children aged 4-11 with autism and associated complex needs. Set in a purpose-built, thoughtfully refurbished environment, the school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive setting where every child feels valued. Pupils follow a broad, enriched curriculum that develops communication, social, emotional, and life skills alongside academic achievement. With personalised teaching and therapeutic support from a dedicated staff and clinical team, every child's individual needs are met. As the school grows to 42 pupils over the next two years, there is an exciting opportunity to help shape its inclusive, supportive culture. Bradford Beacon celebrates every step of progress, empowering pupils to reach their full potential and thrive.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.