Forest School Trainer

Our training team deliver Forest School training across the North West, we need an experienced forest school practitioner to prepare and deliver our fantastic training courses on our reserves across the region.  We’re looking for an inspiring, reflective and passionate practitioner who can support trainees throughout their training journey.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years experience planning and delivering a variety of forest school programmes as well as leading adult training (ideally forest school). We’re looking for a forest school practitioner that embeds the Forest School principles into their practice, is passionate about inspiring others about forest school and connecting people with nature. The successful candidate will have the confidence to share their knowledge and skills with trainees. It is vital that the individual has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and can work under the pressure of a busy training schedule.

The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside is passionate about opportunities for people to develop meaningful connections with, and take action for nature. Forest School enables us to inspire people, while providing opportunities for learning and development in nature.

Further details including a full Job Description can be found in the Recruitment Pack below, along with our application forms.  Please review the Job Description before you apply.

Should you be interested in this position, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form, and return your application before the closing date stated below. 

Completed applications can be returned by email to applications@lancswt.org.uk 

The Diversity Monitoring form can be completed by clicking here 

(CV's will not be considered -   No Agencies)

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is: Sunday 30th October 2022

Interviews: Thursday 10th November 2022

Early applications welcome; suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise applications are submitted as soon as possible.