Forest School Leader
Salary £25,870 to £30,791 a yearCloses 30 Nov
Your career in trauma informed education with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for an experienced Forest School leader to join our school in Park House, Somerset…
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About the Role
As a Teacher at Park House School, you will deliver engaging lessons tailored to meet the diverse and individual needs of our learners. You will play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, develop essential skills, and re-engage with education.
This role involves working with pupils who may not thrive in mainstream settings and require a flexible, creative, and therapeutic approach to learning. You will be responsible for planning and delivering personalised lessons, tracking progress, and supporting each pupil’s unique journey.
About Park House School
Park House School is a small, specialist provision, registered for 26 pupils aged 8–19. We provide a therapeutic-based learning environment for young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Our approach focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and structured setting where every pupil feels valued, understood, and supported to achieve their potential.
Our Approach
At Park House School, we are committed to trauma-informed and therapeutic practice, ensuring that every young person feels safe, respected, and able to learn. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with access to ongoing professional development and support.
Many of our pupils have experienced disruption in their education, so we are seeking a teacher who is resilient, compassionate, and committed to making a difference.
Working With Us
In this role, you will:
Plan and deliver high-quality Maths and Science lessons
Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs
Create a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment
Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday
37.5 hours per week
Term time only (aligned with local authority academic dates)
Location
Park House School
School-based role
Salary
£31,689 – £37,932 per annum
Why Join Us?
Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
Company pension scheme
Comprehensive training (internal and external)
Employee Support Programmes
Blue Light Card
Enhanced maternity package (after 1 year of service)
Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Long service recognition awards
What We’re Looking For
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching Maths and/or Science
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Excellent communication and organisational abilities
Salary £25,870 to £30,791 a yearCloses 30 Nov
Your career in trauma informed education with Five Rivers Child Care starts here, we are looking for an experienced Forest School leader to join our school in Park House, Somerset…
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