This is an exciting opportunity to train for alongside our experienced Outdoor Education Leader - in the woods, and on the ground... and out in the open air!
We are looking for a passionate, resilient and reliable individual who is fully engaged with all the benefits that our Outdoor Education Programme provides to children, staff and the community. You will undertake an extended L2 or L3 Early Years Apprenticeship, alongside Sussex Wildlife Trust Forest School accreditation. You will co-support, observe and train alongside our Outdoor Education Leader, and your office and heart will be in the great outdoors. We welcome applications from all ages, genders and backgrounds. This opportunity suits someone at the start of their Early Years career who can be supported through the first year of an educationally rewarding apprenticeship route.
We are an inspiring, and dynamic Nursery that offers children and their parents an exceptional standard of childcare and education. We have a dynamic and already-reputable Forest School provision which we are proud to offer to the community we provide for. We are now into our third year, have recently received STRONG in all areas under the new Ofsted Inspection Framework and are delighted to be growing quickly; our community is recognising the passion we are bringing to Early Years in the Hove Park area
The Director is forward-thinking and committed to being an employer of choice and has created a small team that is equally passionate, driven and dedicated and is now expanding that team. Our Management team are highly qualified and committed to finding wonderful individuals, who can give children and parents purposeful and encouraging support that exceeds expectations. This is an exciting time to join a unique and growing organisation. We work with leading nutrition and child development experts, creating an influential (and fun!) curriculum alongside a culture of staff support, development and inclusivity.
We look for individuals who
- Love learning and personal growth
- Love working with children and their families
- Are positive and proactive
- Are interested and excited by our Approach and feel they have something great to offer our setting. Perhaps you already see the positive effects of outdoors and creativity on development, mental health and wellbeing for all ages or perhaps you want to be part of the learning curve?
Requirements:
- Passion, Proactivity and
- Knowledge of child development principles and best practices
- Ability to communicate kindly and professionally with children, parents, and staff members
We offer
- Extra AL day on Birthday
- Loyalty Bonus': £500 2 Year and £1,000 5 Year Holiday Voucher - Tax Free!
- Staff Childcare Discount Club
- Genuine Staff Socials without the obligation or awkwardness.
- Staff Offers and Discounts Club (inc paid for Blue Light Card)
- Confidential 24/7 Wellbeing Helpline for all Staff & Families
- A strong Leadership/Ownership team with a passion for identifying individual strengths, providing training and support for individual talent and growth.
Happy Learners Day Nursery Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate/s will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £16,640.00-£18,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
- Nursery : 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
