Ideal Candidates:
Practical, responsible, observant, and enthusiastic individuals with an interest in education, conservation, ecology, gardening, sustainability, agriculture, or outdoor learning. Candidates should enjoy working with children, be comfortable working outdoors, and be willing to learn and contribute to hands-on projects. A creative, proactive, and collaborative approach is essential.
Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:
Interest or experience in education, environmental education, conservation, ecology, agriculture, gardening, outdoor learning, sustainability, or a related field
Experience working with children is preferred
Practical gardening or outdoor project experience is preferred
Basic knowledge of local plants, animals, or ecosystems is an advantage
Strong awareness of child safety, particularly in outdoor and forest-based learning environments
Ability to support behaviour management in a kind and consistent manner
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Practical, organised, proactive, and willing to learn
Strong alignment with Woodland Star's mission and values
Current police clearance/background check
Certified copies of academic and/or professional documents, where applicable
At least two professional references
Key Responsibilities:
Support Green Focus lessons in the forest, shamba, outdoor classroom, wetland areas, and other outdoor learning spaces
Assist with learner supervision and safety during outdoor and practical activities
Support behaviour management, transitions, group work, and hands-on learning tasks
Assist learners with planting, composting, watering, harvesting, habitat building, species observation, and environmental investigations
Support the care and maintenance of Green Focus spaces, including the shamba, forest learning areas, duck area, tortoise enclosure, compost systems, and outdoor classroom
Assist with lesson preparation, resource creation, displays, posters, research notes, and project preparation
Support school events, sustainability initiatives, and community-based Green Focus projects
Contribute creative ideas for engaging outdoor learning experiences, projects, and resources
Support practical projects from planning through to completion
Assist with general preparation, organisation, and clean-up of outdoor learning spaces
Uphold Woodland Star's mission, values, safeguarding expectations, and Behaviour Code
Engage positively with learners, colleagues, and the wider school community