Forest School Lead Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP School Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6PL Salary: £30,024 per annum, pro rata (£15.56 per hour) Hour: 8.5 hours per week – one day per week, 38 weeks per year (term time) Contract: Permanent, Required as soon as possible Reference: 8278 Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP School are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Forest School Lead, one day a week, who has a passion for supporting children to thrive and be the best they can be. At Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School, we are proud of our school community where we celebrate respect and compassion as we strive to be more like Jesus. You must be: enthusiastic reliable, flexible and willing to work as part of a team dedicated to supporting children to be the best they can be able to support children with special education needs committed to continual professional development able to promote the principles of Forest School to lead in all aspects of the running of our Forest School. We are seeking to appoint a Forest School Lead to work across the school. The role will include delivering Forest School to two year groups each term and one After School Club. The school offers: enthusiastic and highly motivated children who enjoy their learning dedicated staff opportunities for continuing professional development Christian values at the heart of everything we do an excellent relationship with families We are willing to consider someone who does not have the Forest School qualification but would be willing to complete it whilst working at Sir Robert Hitcham Primary School. For more information For an informal discussion please contact Laura Dumolo, Headteacher, on 01728 860201. Please read the Job Description (pdf) and School Information (word) Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx) and read the Application Guidance (docx) An application form and further details can also be found on our website at www.sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk. Completed application forms should be returned to Gillian Seccombe at admin@sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk or Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6PL We do not accept CVs. Closing date: 4pm, 2 February 2026 Interview date : 6 February 2026 Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required. Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School welcomes diversity.