Craft Teacher (Greenwood Work)

Ruskin Mill Trust

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Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Greenwood Work Teacher to join the team at our new Ashdown Garden School, in Forest Row. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, therapeutic green woodworking sessions that support pupils’ personal, social and academic development.

Job Description

40 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

Salary Range: Qualified Actual Salary: £27,215 – £38,619

FTE £28,887 – £40,990

Unqualified Actual Salary: £24,786 – £31,537

FTE £26,308 – £33,474

(Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience)

The school is opening in 2026 and is based near the Emerson College site near the beautiful Ashdown Forest and the village of Forest Row.
In this role you will be ensuring the pupils of Ashdown Garden School engage in learning and achieve their goals by providing practical, experiential and therapeutic education through careful planning of
the structure, methodology and delivery of the learning experience.

Job Requirements

The key duties of this role will include:

  • Plan and deliver engaging Greenwood Work sessions using traditional tools and methods.
  • Support pupils to design and create practical, meaningful wooden items.
  • Embed functional skills and links to the wider curriculum within craft activities.
  • Develop and maintain green woodworking workshop and outdoor learning spaces.
  • Use a therapeutic, student-centred approach to build confidence, motivation and self-esteem.
  • Assess progress, adapt teaching strategies and reduce barriers to learning.
  • Deliver accredited outcomes in line with student pathways where appropriate.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Craft Teacher (Greenwood Work)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Crafts
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 26 Jan 2026

  • Location:

    South East

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Job: Craft Teacher (Greenwood Work)

Job: Craft Teacher (Greenwood Work)

Organisation: Ruskin Mill Trust

Postcode: RH18 5JX

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