Forest School Leader

  • Organisation: Headington Rye Oxford
  • Location: Oxfordshire
  • Tenure: Part-time / Term Time
  • Closing Date: Monday 29 June 2026

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person with an NVQ Level 3 in childcare. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children outdoors.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person with an NVQ Level 3 in childcare. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children outdoors and creating engaging, memorable experiences that foster confidence, resilience, curiosity and independence.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working outdoors throughout the year and able to balance adventure and challenge with strong organisation and good judgement. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues and contribute positively to the wider life of the school. The successful candidate is required to work from Wednesday to Friday and up to 6pm on Thursday and Friday.

Headington Rye Oxford Prep School stands in its own beautiful 12-acre secure and secluded site, complete with wooded playground area and wonderful outdoor surroundings. In a warm, safe and nurturing environment where individuals come first, Headington Rye Oxford is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, pastoral support and an impressive range of extracurricular opportunities.

Please note that applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early depending on the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

Headington Rye Oxford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Headington Rye Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person with an NVQ Level 3 in childcare. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children outdoors.


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We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person with an NVQ Level 3 in childcare. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children outdoors and creating engaging, memorable experiences that foster confidence, resilience, curiosity and independence.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working outdoors throughout the year and able to balance adventure and challenge with strong organisation and good judgement. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues and contribute positively to the wider life of the school. The successful candidate is required to work from Wednesday to Friday and up to 6pm on Thursday and Friday.

Headington Rye Oxford Prep School stands in its own beautiful 12-acre secure and secluded site, complete with wooded playground area and wonderful outdoor surroundings. In a warm, safe and nurturing environment where individuals come first, Headington Rye Oxford is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, pastoral support and an impressive range of extracurricular opportunities.

Please note that applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early depending on the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

Headington Rye Oxford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Headington Rye Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.


Headington Rye Oxford

Headington Rye Oxford
Headington, Oxford, OX3 7TD

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