Level 2 or 3 Early Years Educator

Outdoor Owls, Ltd.; Farnham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash bonus for referrals

30% off childcare

Forest School training sponsorship

Paid sick day

Additional holidays with service

Counselling service

Team events and celebrations

Job summary

Outdoor Owls, Ltd. is hiring an Educator for our forest nurseries in Farnham, operating a 4 day working week. You’ll guide outdoor play and learning, creating an inclusive environment where children can thrive under EYFS guidance.

You’ll observe and document progress, collaborate with a passionate team, support families, and help grow our innovative outdoor learning approach while enjoying competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering outdoor learning with children.
• Ability to observe and document progress in EYFS contexts.
• Commitment to creating inclusive, safe learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate outdoor play and learning in all weather.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment where children thrive.
• Observe and document children’s progress and tailor activities to needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a supportive team culture.
• Build strong partnerships with parents.

Skills

Outdoor learning

EYFS framework

Observing progress

Team collaboration

Parent partnerships

Job description

4 Day Working Week

Up to £29.8k pa

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

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 in line with the EYFS framework.
• You will be able to observe and document children’s progress, tailoring activities to meet their individual needs.
• 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 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 as well as access to our Owlcademy and Leaders in the Wings program.
• 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!