Forest School Teacher

About the role:

Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex

Closing Date: 24 September 2026

Permanent Position

Teachers' Pay Scale (UQT/MPS) + SEN Allowance (where applicable)

Are you passionate about outdoor learning and helping young people thrive?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Forest School Teacher to deliver inspiring outdoor learning experiences that promote resilience, independence, wellbeing and academic progress. Working with pupils, including those with SEND and EHCPs, you'll create engaging opportunities that bring learning to life in the natural environment.

• Deliver high-quality Forest School and outdoor learning sessions
• Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development
• Create safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments
• Promote confidence, resilience and environmental awareness
• Work collaboratively with families, staff and external professionals

• Loves outdoor education and nature-based learning
• Has high expectations for all learners
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• Can inspire children to develop confidence, curiosity and independence

If you're ready to make a real difference through outdoor education, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Bexhill-on-Sea

Apply by: 24 September 2026

#Forest School #Teaching Jobs #Bexhill On Sea  #East Sussex Jobs  #Outdoor Learning #SEND Education #Teacher Vacancy #Education Jobs #Hastings Jobs #School Jobs #Now Hiring #Forest School Teacher

East Sussex Skills Academy, located in Bexhill, recently joined London South East Academies Trust. As an alternative provision, the school supports up to 94 pupils in Years 9-11 who are unable to access mainstream education.

ESSA offers a broad range of vocational pathways. Pupils receive high quality teaching in maths, English and science alongside expert professional tuition in Construction multi-trades, Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty, Automotive, Hospitality & Catering, Sports & Fitness and Arts & Creativity.

We are committed to helping our young people to re-engage with learning and develop the skills they need for successful progression into further education, apprenticeships and employment.

London South East Academies Trust is a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, alongside an outreach service and a music hub. Our schools are located across Bromley, Bexley, Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey, serving a wide range of communities and educational contexts.

Across the Trust, our schools share a strong commitment to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. We take a holistic but personalised approach to education, recognising that children thrive when their individual strengths, needs and circumstances are properly understood and supported. This enables pupils to flourish and achieve their full potential, whatever their starting point.

We believe that great schools are built by great people. As a Trust, we invest in our staff through strong professional development and leadership opportunities, clear expectations and supportive structures. We actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of best practice across schools, supported by high-quality, cost-effective central services that allow leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: improving outcomes for pupils.

London South East Academies Trust sits within the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college, London South East Colleges and a charitable foundation, Elevare Education Foundation. This unique structure provides meaningful progression pathways for pupils and families, as well as broad development and career opportunities for staff across the wider Group.

Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to change lives. By continuing to grow our Trust and welcoming new expertise and perspectives, we aim to strengthen our schools further and extend the positive impact we have on our communities.

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin,…