Forest School Leader — Outdoor Learning Expert

Childbase Partnership; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Work-life balance days

Family childcare savings

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Childbase Partnership's Willows Day Nursery in Stoke Mandeville is seeking a Forest School Leader to nurture outdoor learning and EYFS development. Permanent contract, 37.5–40 hours per week, 52 weeks a year, with varied shifts 07:30–18:30.

You will hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3+ and a forest school certificate, enabling you to plan engaging activities, safeguard children, and collaborate with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above and forest school qualification.
• Experience as forest school practitioner using EYFS as a Key Person to plan and implement activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high quality outdoor learning activities.
• Safeguard every child and promote wellbeing.
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues to support children's development.

Skills

Outdoor learning

Forest school

Safeguarding awareness

Education

DfE approved Early Years qualification (Level 3+)

Forest school qualification

Job description

Childbase Partnership's Willows Day Nursery in Stoke Mandeville is seeking a Forest School Leader to nurture outdoor learning and EYFS development. Permanent contract, 37.5–40 hours per week, 52 weeks a year, with varied shifts 07:30–18:30.

You will hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3+ and a forest school certificate, enabling you to plan engaging activities, safeguard children, and collaborate with families and colleagues.