Forest School Lead - Maternity Cover

Bright Horizons; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road Nursery is seeking a Forest School Leader to curate a safe and stimulating environment where children explore forestry skills and develop a love of the outdoors.

The role may support the EYFS curriculum and deliver engaging activities to help children meet milestones, with a focus on safeguarding and building trusting relationships with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Forest School qualification required.
• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Create safe, engaging environment for children to learn forestry skills and foster a love of the outdoors.
• Support nursery team with EYFS curriculum and deliver engaging activities to meet milestones.

Skills

Passion for learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Partnership building

Education

Level 3 Forest School qualification

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

As a Forest School Leader, you will curate a safe, engaging and stimulating environment for children to learn a wide range of forestry skills, and develop a love of the great outdoors. This role may also include supporting the wider nursery team with the EYFS curriculum, where you will develop and deliver engaging activities, to encourage the children to meet their individual milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

• Level 3 Forest School qualification
• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles - Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: "I did that." We're looking for a Forest School Leader to join our Cambridge Milton Road Nursery. Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road is a newly refurbished nursery and forest school that opened its doors in early 2025. The setting boasts five spacious rooms and beautifully lit gardens, accessible day and night, ensuring endless exploration and fun. Enjoy a serene staff room perfect for unwinding during breaks, indulge in a delicious breakfast provided daily, and refresh with our thoughtfully stocked care baskets in the bathrooms. At Bright Horizons, we care for you as much as you care for the little ones!

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Subject to T&Cs