25 Hours, Term-time only opal AND Forest School Play Leader (Grade 6) Required for immediate start, Fixed-term Contract from as soon as possible until initially 31.03.2027. We are looking for a dedicated and organised OPAL Forest School Leader to lead our OPAL play and Forest School programme for children across school. This exciting role enables school to offer a wider range of sports, play and forest school opportunities to help our children develop a healthy lifestyle and understand that keeping healthy, fit can be fun and great for their social and emotional well-being. This is initially a fixed term position until 31.3.2027. We are looking for someone with: • An absolute passion for education, health and children’s mental health and well-being • Excellent skills and reflective practice. • A willingness to try something new and to take risks. • A motivation to create wonderful learning experiences for children that will stand the test of time. • A belief that every child can succeed and the determination to help each child fulfil their potential. We can offer you: • A supportive friendly team and inclusive working environment. • A group of eager, creative, curious children. • The freedom to innovate and create. • A chance to be part of a team making a real difference • Opportunities for professional development • A commitment to staff wellbeing and work life balance. As Head Teacher, I warmly welcome you to visit our school. For an application form, along with information regarding the responsibilities of the post, job description and person specification, please see our school website - St Modwen's Catholic Primary School - Home (st-modwens.staffs.sch.uk). Visits to school are warmly welcomed - please contact the school office to make arrangements. CLOSING DATE: Noon 5 th February 2026 INTERVIEWS: 9 th February 2026 Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): • childcare disqualification • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) • medical • online and social media • prohibition from teaching • right to work • satisfactory references • suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.