Forest School Practitioner
15AI USED FOR15%moving to45%
THE DOOR, NOWA
THE DOOR, 20 YRSB
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £30,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Forest School Practitioner
Forest School Practitioners are at the forefront of a transformative educational movement that connects children with nature, fostering resilience, confidence, and a love for the outdoors. As advocates for experiential learning, they play a vital role in shaping the future of education in the UK, promoting holistic development and environmental stewardship.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Forest School PractitionerAssist in delivering outdoor sessions and support lead practitioners in planning activities.£20,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Forest School PractitionerLead sessions independently, develop curriculum, and mentor junior practitioners.£30,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Forest School PractitionerOversee programme development, manage teams, and liaise with educational institutions and stakeholders.£60,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Physical Education and School SportSheffield Hallam University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education 3-7 years (Lpr)York St John University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education with QTSUniversity of Sunderland · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Teacher Education (Campus-Based)Global Banking School Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Physical EducationUniversity of Edinburgh · DegreePhysical Education and School SportSheffield Hallam University · DegreePrimary Education 3-7 years (Lpr)York St John University · DegreePrimary Education with QTSUniversity of Sunderland · DegreePrimary Teacher Education (Campus-Based)Global Banking School Limited · DegreeEducationQahe (Lm) Limited · Degree