EYFS Forest School and Outdoor Learning Teacher

Runnymede College, a private non-denominational British educational institution located in Madrid, offers a British curriculum to children of diverse nationalities aged two to eighteen, closely following the British National Curriculum.

Founded in September 1967, the school initiated its primary section in 1987 and has been based in La Moraleja, northern Madrid, since 1990. The school's structure encompasses Pre-Prep (Pre Nursery to Year 3), Prep (Years 4 to 8), and Senior School (Years 9 to 13).

Runnymede College prides itself on high academic achievements. In June 2025, 57% of our students obtained A-A* grades at A level, which exceeds the 48% of A*-A grades seen in independent schools across England this year. Furthermore, 67% of our pupils earned A*-A grades at IGCSE, significantly higher than the 48% of A*-A grades at GCSE in the English independent sector.

Among the graduating class of 2025, 83% of students planning to attend UK universities will enroll in Top 10 institutions according to the Sunday Times Good University Guide. Esteemed universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, and LSE are among those welcoming this year's graduates. Students aiming for higher education in the US have already started their studies at prestigious colleges including Harvard, Columbia, UPenn, and Brown, among others.

Many of our graduates will continue their studies in Spain at renowned institutions like ICADE, IE, and ICAI, while others will pursue higher education at leading universities in France and Ireland.

We invite you to join a vibrant and rewarding educational environment, both in and out of the classroom. Candidates should be prepared to actively participate in the school's co-curricular programs.

We are currently looking for an EYFS Forest School and Outdoor Learning Teacher to commence in September 2026.

Responsible to: Deputy Head (Pastoral), Deputy Head (Academic)

Key Internal Relationships: Head of Pre-Prep, Headmaster, Assistant Headmistress, Pre-Prep SENDCo, Nurse, Class Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Heads of Department

1. Role Purpose:

The EYFS Forest School Teacher will be responsible for delivering outstanding Forest School experiences, outdoor education, and Physical Development throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The successful candidate will design, implement, and evaluate a progressive outdoor learning program that promotes resilience, independence, curiosity, and physical skills. They will ensure that outdoor activities are in line with the EYFS framework and contribute meaningfully to all seven areas of learning, with a particular emphasis on:

• Physical Development
• Personal, Social, and Emotional Development (Wellbeing)
• Understanding the World

This role integrates strategic leadership of outdoor learning initiatives with hands-on teaching of Forest School and outdoor sessions.

2. Main Responsibilities:

i). Strategic Leadership of Forest School and Outdoor Learning

• Develop and implement a clear vision for Forest School and outdoor education within EYFS.
• Create a comprehensive Forest School curriculum for children aged 2–5, with possibilities for extension into KS1.
• Ensure outdoor learning is woven throughout all EYFS curriculum areas.
• Promote a culture of responsible risk-taking, resilience, and independence.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and health and safety in all outdoor activities.
• Manage Forest School resources, equipment, and development planning.
• Organize and lead trips to local forests.

ii). Teaching and Learning

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging Forest School sessions for Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and Reception.
• Facilitate both structured and child-led outdoor learning experiences.
• Adapt learning to cater to the diverse needs of all students.
• Foster curiosity, problem-solving, teamwork, and language development through outdoor teaching.
• Support children in building confidence and resilience through challenges.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.