Forest School & Outdoor Learning Apprentice
BRAVE ROOTS LTD · England-wide
Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
As a Forest School & Outdoor Learning Apprentice at Brave Roots you’ll work alongside an experienced Forest School Leader, learning how to plan, prepare and deliver engaging outdoor activities for children. You’ll help to create exciting, engaging and memorable outdoor experiences.
The work
- Work will take place at Multiple Forest School sites across Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.
- Supporting the delivery of Forest School sessions in primary schools, nurseries, after-school clubs and holiday camps.
- Helping children explore nature, develop confidence, build friendships and learn new skills through outdoor play and adventure.
- Leading and assisting with activities such as den building, bushcraft, fire lighting, outdoor cooking, woodland crafts and wildlife exploration.
- Planning and preparing creative, age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity, independence and teamwork.
- Setting up outdoor learning spaces, preparing equipment and packing away after sessions.
- Helping to maintain Forest School equipment, tools and resources.
- Supporting children’s safety and wellbeing, following safeguarding procedures and helping with risk assessments.
- Adapting activities to meet the needs and abilities of different children, ensuring everyone feels included.
- Working with the Forest School Leader to reflect on sessions and develop new activity ideas.
- Undertaking apprenticeship training, attending courses and developing practical outdoor education skills.
- Gradually taking on greater responsibility for planning and leading activities as your skills and confidence develop.
Training
Full training will take place at multiple Forest School sites (across Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas) during working hours.
Brave Roots Fortest School will work in partnership with training provider, Channel Training.
A structured independent learning plan for the apprenticeship, will be produced on induction day.
Training provider: CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED
What you come out with
Possible opportunities for continued employment and career progression within Brave Roots as the business grows. Future opportunities could include taking on greater responsibility for planning and leading sessions, undertaking further qualifications such as Level 3 Forest School Leader training, and progressing into a more senior role within Brave Roots.
What they are looking for
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English D/3
- Essential · GCSE Maths D/3
- Desired · GCSE English C/4
- Desired · GCSE Maths C/4
Things to consider
A driving licence and access to a vehicle is required due to the varied locations.
The employer
At Brave Roots our goal is to provide joyful learning in nature. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to spend time in nature and challenge themselves in new and exciting ways.
Above all else, we aim to empower children to nurture the brave roots that will last a lifetime-developing confidence, resilience, independence, curiosity, and a lasting connection with the natural world.
Where you would work
Multiple Forest School sites across Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.
Ideally, applicants should be based in or around Winslow, Buckingham, Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard or Towcester, allowing reasonable travel to our main delivery locations. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is required due to the varied locations.