We require a passionate qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our forest team.
We provide a nurturing, happy and safe place for every child, in an environment which supports development, challenges and enables children to lead their own learning through exploring and curiosity.
We are set in on a beautiful farm steading, surrounded by countryside landscape and wildlife. We have a private forest, meadow, poly tunnel and the most beautiful outdoor space. We have three beautiful playrooms and our children are aged from one year up till starting school.
We believe in taking good care of our staff and offer two extra staff well-being days holiday a year giving staff 30 days holiday.
Practitioners are based in the nursery and outdoors; rotating between.
Our staff team are very friendly, welcoming and supportive. We have regular teambuilding and social events developing strong friendships.
You will be a keyworker for a group of children and carry out the duties of a keyworker: observing and recording learning and working with the team in the group to plan for children's development. Full support and training will be given.
The successful candidate will be passionate about outdoors. This role comes with the opportunity to undertake forest school training which will be funded by the nursery.
There is a yearly programme of essential training and a full induction. We support and facilitate CPL opportunities. There is also the opportunity for career development.
You will hold an SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children & Young People) or equivalent.
You will be required to meet the qualification and registration requirements as set out by SSSC required for an early years practitioner. You must also be, or eligible to become, a PVG Scheme member. We pay for your PVG and SSSC.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.93 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have a SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 qualification or equivalent? This is essential for this position.
Work Location: In person
