Head Teacher

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Vacancy (Forest School)

Required for June 2026

Start date: Monday 1st June 2026 (or sooner if chosen candidate has availability to start)

Salary: Level 4, Grade 7 (SCP 12-17), £14.82-£16.08 per hour - Weeks worked 43.6

Contract: 15 hours per week

Term time only

Fixed term contract until 31/08/2027, working pattern: weekdays, 12.45-3.45pm

At St Lucia's Primary School our Values, 'Nurture, Nourish, Grow', are at the heart of everything we do. We are fortunate to have beautiful grounds and an active school Eco-Committee, who have achieved the Green Flag Award over the previous three years.

We wish to appoint a HLTA with the experience and enthusiasm to lead our Forest School provision across KS1 and KS2, working alongside our Forest School lead who delivers EYFS sessions. Our candidate will be a dedicated and caring practitioner, who is eager to provide a rich, engaging, creative Forest School experience for the children within our school. The role will be varied and interesting, working as part of our dedicated team to provide excellent learning opportunities and experiences for all children.

Desirable personal qualities are:

• warm, engaging manner with pupils of all ages
• creative approach to offer hands on experiences
• passion and genuine love of outdoor learning
• initiative and flexibility to adapt to learners needs and interests
• genuine desire for every child to experience high quality provision and to achieve their full potential

The post will require the successful applicant to be self-motivated, have good communication and organisational skills, confidently planning and leading sessions to class groups with the support of our excellent team of support staff. We would be eager to interview committed candidates who have prior experience of working with primary aged children and previous experience leading Forest School (L3 qualification).

We offer:

• A strong ethos, dedicated around supporting everyone as an individual
• A school that provides a secure, caring and stimulating learning environment
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are polite, reflective and motivated to learn
• A strong school community, with supportive leadership, a committed board of Governors and welcoming parents/carers
• Continued professional development
• A forest school environment with huge potential for further development

Visits to the school warmly welcomed, to arrange a tour with our Head Teacher please contact: admin@stlucias.shropshire.sch.uk. Applicants are also encouraged to explore the school website.

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the "Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974". Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The ability to communicate at ease with stakeholders and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Closing Date and shortlisting: Tuesday 5th May 2026, 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 7th May 2026

www.stluciasprimary.co.uk

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We wish to appoint a HLTA with the experience and enthusiasm to lead our Forest School provision across KS1 and KS2, working alongside our Forest School lead who delivers EYFS sessions. Our candidate will be a dedicated and caring practitioner, who is eager to provide a rich, engaging, creative Forest School experience for the children within our school. The role will be varied and interesting, working as part of our dedicated team to provide excellent learning opportunities and experiences for all children. Desirable personal qualities are:

• warm, engaging manner with pupils of all ages
• creative approach to offer hands on experiences
• passion and genuine love of outdoor learning
• initiative and flexibility to adapt to learners needs and interests
• genuine desire for every child to experience high quality provision and to achieve their full potential
The post will require the successful applicant to be self-motivated, have good communication and organisational skills, confidently planning and leading sessions to class groups with the support of our excellent team of support staff. We would be eager to interview committed candidates who have prior experience of working with primary aged children and previous experience leading Forest School (L3 qualification).

At St Lucia's Primary School our Values, 'Nurture, Nourish, Grow', are at the heart of everything we do. We are fortunate to have beautiful grounds and an active school Eco-Committee, who have achieved the Green Flag Award over the previous three years.


• A strong ethos, dedicated around supporting everyone as an individual
• A school that provides a secure, caring and stimulating learning environment
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are polite, reflective and motivated to learn
• A strong school community, with supportive leadership, a committed board of Governors and welcoming
parents/carers
• Continued professional development
• A forest school environment with huge potential for further development