Outdoor Forest Nursery Deputy Manager (4-Day Week)

Outdoor Owls Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash bonus for new families

£400 referral bonus for new teammates

Forest School training funding

Paid sick day allowance

Additional holiday after years of good

Break times 30 or 45 minutes

Clothing & accessories (boots, beanie,

Childcare discount

Counselling service

Team parties and outings

Job summary

Outdoor Owls Ltd in Guildford is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to drive our four-day-week model and lead a supportive team delivering our unique outdoor learning approach in forest nurseries.

You will work closely with our Operations team to ensure high-quality EYFS-aligned education, observe and document children's progress, and coach Educators to tailor approaches to individual needs, building strong parent partnerships.

Qualifications

• Lead a supportive and passionate team to deliver outdoor learning in forest nurseries.
• Ensure activities align with EYFS framework and document progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Educators to deliver the curriculum in all weather.
• Support nursery daily operations and liaison with Operations.
• Observe and document children’s progress; tailor approaches to individual needs.
• Build strong parent partnerships and manage communication.

Job description

Outdoor Owls Ltd in Guildford is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to drive our four-day-week model and lead a supportive team delivering our unique outdoor learning approach in forest nurseries.

You will work closely with our Operations team to ensure high-quality EYFS-aligned education, observe and document children's progress, and coach Educators to tailor approaches to individual needs, building strong parent partnerships.