Outdoor Forest School Leader | EYFS Specialist

MP Training and Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,392 - 33,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery in Sonning, Reading, is seeking a Forest School Leader to create a safe, engaging outdoor learning space. You will guide children through forestry skills and support the EYFS curriculum, helping them reach milestones while fostering curiosity and independence.

The role requires a Level 3 Forest School qualification and a Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification, a strong commitment to safeguarding, and the ability to build trusted partnerships with

Qualifications

• Level 3 Forest School qualification.
• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers.

Responsibilities

• As a Forest School Leader, you will curate a safe, engaging and stimulating environment for children to learn a wide range of forestry skills, and develop a love of the great outdoors.
• This role may also include supporting the wider nursery team with the EYFS curriculum, where you will develop and deliver engaging activities, to encourage the children to meet their individual milestones.

Education

Level 3 Forest School

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery in Sonning, Reading, is seeking a Forest School Leader to create a safe, engaging outdoor learning space. You will guide children through forestry skills and support the EYFS curriculum, helping them reach milestones while fostering curiosity and independence.

The role requires a Level 3 Forest School qualification and a Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification, a strong commitment to safeguarding, and the ability to build trusted partnerships with