Level 3 Early Years Beach school Practitioners

Hopscotch Day Nurseries; Fareham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopscotch Day Nurseries in Fareham invites passionate Early Years Practitioners (Level 2+) to join a unique nature-based setting by Hill Head Harbour. Children explore beaches, forests and the Solent coastline, with nature as the classroom.

The role is full-time (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 52 weeks). A love for outdoor education and sustainability is essential; Beach or Forest School experience is a plus. Train and thrive in a setting that embraces outdoor learning in all weathers.

Qualifications

• Qualified childcare professionals with experience.
• A love for outdoors and sustainability.
• Experience in Beach or Forest School environments is a plus.
• Physically active and able to work outside in all weathers.

Responsibilities

• Support outdoor learning experiences and nature-based activities.
• Help shape a nature-first classroom from the ground up for early years children.

Skills

Outdoor learning

Sustainability

Physical stamina

Beach/Forest School

Education

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Job description

We’re are looking for passionate Level 2 or higher Early Years Practitioners who are excited to help shape something special from the ground up. Nestled in a truly unique location on Hill Head Harbour, Fareham, our stunning setting is embraced by the beauty of Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve—a remarkable landscape of rivers, marshlands, ponds, and Solent coastline, quite literally on our doorstep. Our vision is simple: nature is the classroom. Children will be immersed in outdoor learning, exploring the captivating shoreline and the diverse habitats of the nature reserve that surrounds us.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified childcare professionals with experience
• A genuine love for the outdoors—beaches, forests, and wild spaces
• A strong interest in sustainability and environmental education
• Physical stamina and the energy to work outside in all weathers, actively playing and learning alongside children
• Experience in Beach or Forest School environments is a plus

Details

• Full-time 40hrs a week (Monday–Friday, 52 weeks a year)
• Salary Range: £26,748.80 - £29,224.00

If this sounds like your kind of adventure, we’d love to hear from you