Forest School Nursery Apprentice

Outdoor Owls; Cobham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash bonuses for new families

Referral bonuses (£400 for finding new

Job summary

Outdoor Owls Ltd is offering a 4-day working week apprenticeship in Cobham. You will participate in an apprenticeship scheme and complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification on the job, supported by mentors. Earn up to £12.81 per hour while gaining hands-on experience in outdoor learning.

We value teamwork, safety, inclusivity, and strong parent partnerships, with opportunities for bonuses, training, and career progression within our forest nursery group.

Qualifications

• Enrolment onto apprenticeship scheme with on-the-job Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Willingness to facilitate outdoor play and learning in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate outdoor play and learning in all weather.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment where children can be resilient and confident to explore.
• Respond to the needs of the children.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a supportive and positive team culture.
• Build strong partnerships with parents.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification (on the job)

Job description

4 Day Working Week

Up to £12.81 an hour

We believe in creating extraordinary early experiences for children by pioneering outdoor learning in our forest nurseries. As an apprentice you will be working with our supportive and passionate team creating our unique outdoor learning environment providing children the opportunity to thrive.

We will enrol you onto our apprenticeship scheme where you complete a level 3 Early Years qualification on the job, with support from our mentors.

Why you?

• You will be able to facilitate outdoor play and learning in all weather.

• You will create a safe and inclusive environment where children can be resilient and confident to explore.

• You will respond to the needs of the children.

• You will work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a supportive and positive team culture.

• You will be able to build strong parent partnerships.

Why us?

• We are an innovative and ambitious nursery group providing you the ability to make an impact and have career growth opportunities.

• We get to spend our days outdoors in nature and fresh air!

• We give you access to our YuLife app with private virtual GP.

• We offer competitive sector salaries and opportunities for bonuses.

• We will give you a cash bonus for each new family you bring to the nursery

• We will give you £400 for helping us find great new permanent teammates

• We will fund you to achieve further qualifications and Forest School training

• We have 3 owlsomedays together with the team for early years learning and team building

• You get a paid sick day allowance

• Upon 2 years of owlsome service you will receive an extra holiday, along with a further day for 3 years and an additional for 4 years

• You can take an optional break time of 30min or 45min

• You will receive clothing and accessories including boots, beanie and neck warmer

• We give you 30% off childcare

• You will get access to counselling service

• We love having team parties and hangout

We can't wait to hear from you soon!