Bush craft / outdoor learning leader
- Employer: Winkfield St Mary's CE Primary School
- Salary: BG-H SCP15 – Term time only. Pro-rata salary for part time and term time only: £5,552 (inclusive of London weighting).
- Location: Winkfield St Mary's CE Primary School, Winkfield Row, Bracknell
- Contract: Temporary
- Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
- Hours: 8 hours per week. 2 afternoons per week, 12:30 - 4:30pm.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 22/02/2026 at 17:00
- Reference: Pri/26/330251
Join our nurturing and ambitious school community
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Bushcraft & Allotment Leader to join our team, delivering engaging outdoor learning sessions during the school day and running after-school clubs.
Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School is a warm and welcoming single-form entry primary school with an inclusive, caring ethos. We are committed to providing enriching experiences that connect children with nature, support wellbeing, and develop practical life skills.
As Bushcraft & Allotment Leader, you will:
- Plan and deliver structured, safe, and engaging bushcraft and allotment-based learning sessions for small groups of children aged 4–11
- Lead outdoor activities such as shelter building, nature exploration, tool-based tasks, and seasonal planting, growing, and harvesting in the school allotment
- Encourage environmental awareness, healthy eating, and sustainable practices through hands-on gardening and outdoor learning
- Ensure all activities meet health & safety, legislative, and safeguarding requirements
- Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive outdoor learning environment
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience delivering outdoor learning, bushcraft, or gardening/allotment activities with children
- Enjoys working in a child-centred, values-led school environment
- Is a team player who can also work independently
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils
We can offer you:
- A supportive and welcoming staff team
- A warm, inclusive, and nurturing school culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils
Working hours:
12:30pm – 4:30pm, 2 days per week, term time only
(Attendance at training on INSET days may be required)
Closing date: 5:00pm, Sunday 22nd February
Interview date: Week commencing 2nd March
Applications will be considered upon receipt, so this vacancy may close early.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.
The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.