Qualified Forest School Leader

Reflections Nursery & Forest School; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Reflections Nursery & Forest School is seeking a Qualified Forest School Leader in West Sussex to join a dedicated team, providing high-quality education and care for children aged 3-5 in a nurturing environment. The role involves engaging with the local woodland community and ensuring the children's wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Company Pension scheme

Free staff lunch

Cycle to work scheme

Health and wellbeing programme

Company events

Sick pay

Additional holiday for long service

Birthday off!

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children.
• Ability to create safe, nurturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5.
• Observe and assess children's development.
• Collaborate with parents and staff.

Education

Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders

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Client:

Reflections Nursery & Forest School

Location:

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Reflections Nursery & Forest School in Worthing is recruiting for a Forest School Leader to join our team of highly skilled educators.

The position will involve working across all age groups in the nursery forest school, supervising and assisting with a group of up to 12 children aged 3 - 5 years. The group travel by minibus to a local woodland where we have a base camp and fire square.

Working hours: 40hrs per week Monday to Friday, year-round.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders, accredited by the Forest School Association (FSA), or a similar recognized body

Reflections Nursery and Forest School is set in two buildings - a lovely Regency building and a gothic Tudor-style building, both on three floors with loads of space, lots of light and huge gardens. Our vision is to create a place that values caring, respectful relationships and make heard the voice of the child.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive work environment with a friendly team
• Company Pension scheme
• Free staff lunch
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Company events
• Sick pay
• Additional holiday for long service
• Birthday off!

Duties:

• Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
• Observe and assess children's development, identifying any areas of concern
• Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children's individual needs
• Maintain accurate records of children's progress and development
• Ensure the nursery is clean, organized, and well-maintained at all times
• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of all children

If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you.

At Reflections Nursery we draw our inspiration from the pre-schools of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy which are world famous for providing children with the very best in childcare and education. With our supportive teams and comprehensive training programs, you will have the chance to develop your skills and unlock your full potential.

Little Dukes is part of the Dukes Education family - a group of independent nurseries, schools and colleges located throughout Europe. We are united in our common goal to provide exceptional educational opportunities to children of all ages. Our Vision is to offer the best pedagogical approaches, such as Montessori and Forest School, but with the flexibility for our members of staff to shine, grow and develop along with the children and families they support.

Dukes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.