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Forest School Leader and Inclusion Support Assistant

John Taylor High School · Burton-on-Trent · Staffordshire

Job description

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives - and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a hardworking, committed and enthusiastic Forest School Leader and Inclusion Support Assistant to join our evolving organisation.

We are looking for a passionate and creative Forest School Leader to bring outdoor learning to life. As a school we are new to delivering outdoor learning, starting to deliver L1 Forestry to a few Key Stage Students. We will be looking to expand our outdoor learning opportunities to all Key Stages over the coming years.

What will you be doing? Delivering and Supporting outdoor learning as well in classroom support as an inclusion support assistant. Creating an engaging safe and inspiring outdoor environment. Managing the forest school area and resources.

What do you need?

Forest School L3 Qualification

At least one year post qualification experience working with children

A Genuine passion for helping young children learn and thrive through nature and exploration.

Good numeracy/literacy skills equivalent to GCSE grade C and above.

John Taylor High School’s whole school vision is underpinned by the four core values chosen by our school community: RESPECT, KINDNESS, INTEGRITY and PERSEVERANCE.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

If you want to discuss this role, please contact Rhian Warriner, by emailing recruitment@jths.co.uk or telephoning 01283 247800.

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About this school

John Taylor High School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,499
Avg teacher salary
£53,560
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.5:1
Academy trust
JOHN TAYLOR MAT

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8AZ

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£27,274.00 - £28,153.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: Grade 5 (SCP 7 - 9) £20,803.71 - £21,474.18 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
8 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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