Forest School Early Years Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified)
Location: Yateley, Hampshire
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (to be discussed)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Join Our Tribe!
Are you passionate about inspiring young children through outdoor learning and nature-based education? Do you believe that curiosity, exploration, and meaningful experiences are at the heart of early childhood development?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner and ideally with a Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership but not essential as training can be organised to join our growing Tribe. Set within a beautiful woodland environment on a stunning campus in Yateley.
Our PVI status means that we are not part of a chain, and we encourage our staff to bring creative ideas and innovation to support our ethos. We embrace the Curiosity Approach and have worked hard to create a Forest and Preschool filled with authentic treasures and open-ended materials where encouraging our children’s curiosity is key.
The Position:
As an inspiring Early Years Practitioner, you will form an integral part of the Forest School structure, working together as part of a team, providing the best care and educational needs for the children.
· Inspire all children to develop individually
· Embrace our ethos, working from the heart
· Promote the values that we cherish - a nature lover and eco champion
· Contribute fresh ideas
· Foster a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, independence and social development
Skills and Knowledge:
· Passionate about early years!
· Level 3 Forest Schools Practitioner - Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of Forest School provision for young children.
· Safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid certificate with additional Forest Schools First Aid. Willingness to undertake statutory and CPD training.
· IT capability - to use management software competently
· The ability to work as part of a team
· A friendly and flexible approach
· Written communication of an acceptable standard
· Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
· Commitment to equal opportunities for all learners.
· Meets the standard of health required to perform the role, (good mental and physical health) subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995)
Physical Demands:
· The work requires moderate levels of physical effort. It involves lifting and handling of equipment and other resources and to be involved in practical activities and physical care of learners and the physical outdoor environment. The role is almost exclusively outdoors and will require working on uneven surfaces and in unpredictable weather conditions.
The working hours: To be discussed
The position(s) are to start in September 2026, and is term time only (39 weeks)
Our Offer:
· 5.7 weeks pro rata holiday pay and also
· Additional 2 weeks pro rata personal leave days per year
· The current rate is a competitive with a pay review in September
· Workplace pension scheme
· Uniform provided
· Regular staff meetings and updates
· Continuing CPD
· Fun social events
Safeguarding commitment:
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. The successful candidate will undergo the required vetting process.
Work Location: In person
