Forest School Lead

£20,598 – £32,134 + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET
Benefits
Permanent, Full Time 
Immediate Start

Pioneer is a very successful special school providing for children and young people between the
ages of 3 to 19 with Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties. We have purpose built facilities
and an opportunity has arisen to join our team in this exciting environment. 

We are looking for a Forest School Lead to support our students in this innovative program of
outdoor learning projects and activities. You will be responsible for planning and delivering
engaging and high-quality outdoor lessons that cater to diverse learning styles, nurturing
confidence and self-esteem in our pupils with severe and complex needs. Our Forest School is a
bespoke area on the school site, which is well resourced. 

Candidates should have a Level 3 Forest School Qualification.

At Pioneer we have a modern and inspiring learning environment, complemented with a wide and
varied range of resources to enhance the learning experience for all. We have a holistic
approach to meeting the needs of our pupils to enable them to experience and achieve success.

We work closely and collaboratively with families and other professionals which supports our
pupils to reach their full potential and prepare them for life beyond school. 

Our aim is to ensure our students are excited about coming to school and love learning. We want
them to be motivated and challenged. Most of all, we want all our students to know they can be
successful and feel proud of their achievements.

Close Date: 2nd June 2024
Interview Date: 14th June 2024

About Academies Enterprise Trust

AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special
schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in
England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best
leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every
classroom.

With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead
successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our
people.

AET Staff Benefits 

Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our
Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership
with One World. We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the
full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network
and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching
and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.

• Great pension Healthcare cashback and helpline Employee assistance programme
• Free financial advice Salary advances Affordable loan scheme Electric car and bike
  schemes
• Lifestyle savings Discounted gym membership Travel and leisure scheme

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before
making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply
today.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest
levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process
which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks
for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check,
references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share,
part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for
candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.