Forest School Leader

Childbase Partnership Ltd; Aylesbury; In loco; GBP 31.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

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Childbase Partnership Ltd is seeking a Forest School Leader for Willows Day Nursery, Stoke Mandeville (HP21 8BD). The permanent role runs 37.5–40 hours per week across 52 weeks, with varied shifts from 07:30 to 18:30 on weekdays.

You will deliver outdoor learning using the EYFS framework, plan engaging activities, and safeguard children's wellbeing while collaborating with families and colleagues. This employee-owned group supports development and growth across nurseries.

Competenze

• You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above.
• You hold a Forest School qualification.

Mansioni

• Plan and implement high quality outdoor EYFS activities.
• Support children’s creativity and problem-solving through outdoor learning.
• Safeguard and promote children’s wellbeing in all activities.

Formazione

DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above

Forest School qualification

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Job Introduction

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role

Forest School Leader.

Location

Willows Day Nursery | Stoke Mandeville | HP21 8BD.

Contract

Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.

Working pattern

Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30

Salary

£30,700.80-£33,737.60 per annum (pro-rata) | £14.76-£16.22 per hour.

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free.
• Family childcare savings: If you have children or grandchildren, there's the potential for you to benefit from generously discounted childcare at Childbase Partnership nurseries, with savings of up to 75% for parents, and 40% for grandparents, depending on your contracted hours.
• Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service.
• Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.

About Us

• We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.
• We are environmentally responsible: Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

About You

• You are a qualified early years professional: You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above as well as a forest school qualification.
• You are passionate about making outdoor learning fun: You are an experienced forest school practitioner who uses the EYFS as a Key Person to plan and implement high quality, engaging activities that enable children to explore their natural environment, embrace outdoor learning and enhance their creativity and problem-solving skills.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
• You are collaborative: You enjoy working in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check. If you’re not early years and forest school qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.