Locations: Tornagrain, Elgin & Oban
Contract: Apprentice – with the opportunity to become one of our practitioners once qualified – Full Time (Monday–Friday rota)
Salary: £8 per hour
Closing Date: Sun 21st June 2026
Join the Stramash Team
Are you ready to start a career where risky play and child development go hand in hand?
At Stramash Outdoor Nurseries, we don’t just take learning outside – we live and breathe the outdoors. Our roots in outdoor education shape everything we do. We’re looking for passionate, curious apprentices to join our Elgin team and grow into the next generation of outdoor educators.
Why Choose a Stramash Apprenticeship?
We don’t just offer a qualification, we offer a clear and supported career path. Our former apprentices have gone on to lead teams as Nursery Heads.
Earn while you learn
- Gain your SVQ in Early Education & Childcare
Expert Mentorship
- Learn from a progressive team with diverse skills—from child development and milestone tracking to outdoor skills like shelter building
A Culture of Growth
- We invest in you, with research-led training, hands-on experience, and ongoing support to build your confidence and capability
Your Benefits Package
We take care of our people so they can take care of our children—and actually enjoy every day (yes, even Mondays).
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Work-Life Balance
- Extended holiday allowance based on length of service
Perks & Tech
- Bike to Work scheme
- Tech at Work scheme
Proven Success
- Join a pathway where apprentices can grow all the way to leadership roles
Are You Our Next Apprentice?
You don’t need to arrive with all the outdoor skills we’ll support you to build them. What matters is that you are:
- Passionate about high-quality childcare and child development
- Excited to work outdoors in all weathers
- Curious, open, and ready to learn
- A team player who values shared growth and collaboration
If you’re looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and make a real impact in children’s lives – while being outside doing it, this could be the perfect place to start.
Apply now via our website https://stramash.org.uk/work-with-us/
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £8.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Employee discount
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
