How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Job Title:
Forest School Teacher Location:
New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8HZ Salary:
Up to £39,000.00 per annum (
not pro rata
) Hours:
40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm (Wednesday until 5:00pm) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start:
January 2026 UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship Essential:
Full UK Driving Licence – required for this role. Are you passionate about outdoor education and helping children develop life skills in a natural environment? New Barn School is looking for a Forest School Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine creativity, hands-on learning, and a love of nature to make a real difference to pupils’ personal and academic growth. About the Role As our Forest School Teacher, you’ll lead engaging, safe, and inspiring outdoor learning sessions that promote independence, resilience, and curiosity. You will plan and deliver activities tailored to the needs of pupils, helping them explore the natural world, develop confidence, and build essential social and emotional skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while fostering a love of nature and hands-on learning. What You’ll Do Lead engaging Forest School sessions that promote curiosity, life skills, and resilience Support children to build confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills Plan and tailor activities to individual needs, monitoring progress and adapting as required Foster environmental awareness and sustainable thinking through hands-on experiences Maintain a safe, inspiring outdoor space and manage dynamic risks confidently Collaborate with staff, assistants, and parents to ensure a joined-up approach to learning Who We’re Looking For Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification (or willingness to achieve it) Experience working with children in outdoor settings Deep understanding of child development and inclusive practice Confidence in managing risk and keeping children safe outdoors A creative, adventurous spirit with a passion for helping children discover and flourish This is more than a teaching role—it’s an opportunity to ignite a love of learning, inspire curiosity, and empower children to explore their potential in a unique, outdoor classroom every day. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and bring the outdoors to life for children, we want to hear from you. About Us New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6 – 19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities. New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The School is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages. Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupils and young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential. We are part of Acorn Education
and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1