We are looking for a qualified level 3 early years educator ready to take on a Deputy Manager role in a unique outdoor setting. This person will report directly to our experienced outdoor nursery manager.
Are you ready to make a splash in the world of education and inspire young minds every single day? Our wonderful forest school is on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our vibrant team. If you have a heart full of enthusiasm, creativity, and a love for teaching young children, this might just be the perfect fit for you.
Together, alongside an additional teacher, you will form the initial team caring and teaching for around ~15 children. This is a great opportunity for someone with a serious passion for outdoor learning to join the project from opening and help support the team in finalising processes and operations for the setting.
We have a solid background in outdoor learning and our aim will be to deliver an outstanding child and parent experience.
Why us?
- Be a part of a nurturing forest school that values your ideas and contributions.
- Benefit from professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
- Enjoy a supportive and welcoming community of educators.
- Make a true impact on the lives of young learners.
Join our outdoor community – a huge opportunity to teach and develop children outdoors and visits to the local community (e.g. rewilding projects, our own small holding, and much more). Spend every day outdoors in nature.
- Passionate and professional team – we’re growing a special team and you will be working with experienced professionals. We are passionate about our mission and will have full confidence in our team of early years educators who are key to our success.
- Career growth and opportunities – we are looking for someone to join as a deputy and with the right dedication and ability, there will be room to develop yourself further with us.
Responsibilities:
- Work very closely with a fully experienced outdoor nursery manager to deliver our ethos and philosophy (following EYFS curriculum) to high standards, focusing on a child and nature-led, play-based approach
- Be ready and capable to manage the site in the absence of our manager
- Ensuring daily routines of the nursery are conducted including health and safety, and be focused on the safeguarding of our children.
- Be innovative and creative in finding (safe) solutions to giving our children an amazing time.
- Build great parent rapport, taking lead in communication and supporting on events.
- Supporting the nursery manager with Ofsted preparation and inspection to obtain the highest rating.
- Involved in planning learning days and be flexible and use initiative to innovative ways to engage children.
Who we are looking for
- Minimum of Early Years Level 3 qualification or QTS/PGCE
- General outdoor play enthusiast, ideally a qualified Forest School Leader (Level 3)
- Experience of teaching and caring for 2-5 year olds (ideally child-led approach)
- EYFS super knowledge
- Confident dealing with health & safety and safeguarding of children (level 3 safeguarding qualification)
- At least 2 years of experience of working in nurseries or early years childcare settings
- Are enthusiastic, dedicated, and eager to make a difference.
- Are great communicators with a knack for engaging with children.
- Embrace creativity and innovative teaching methods.
- Are team players who thrive in collaborative environments.
Any Other Information: Further Information
Our nursery will operate 39 weeks of the year with children attending until 3.30pm and as such the sa;ary offered is pro rata.
There is also the opportunity of being involved with our school holiday club.
The days begin and end at our indoor setting with our forest school setting being a short mini bus journey away.
If you would like to find out more about our ethos and what we do, please visit:
www.jackandgillchildcareandforestschool.co.uk
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Full time or part time positions
