Early years forest school practitioner/leader Work, Jobs in Horsham, Eng (with Salaries)

Forest School Leader
Recruit by Nature —Horsham
- £27,000 - £29,000 a year
- Rotating shift
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Atelierista (Creative Early Years Educator)
Recruit by Nature —Horsham
- £29,000 - £33,000 a year
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- School
- Free parking
- Paid training
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Nursery Room Leader
Recruit by Nature —Horsham
- £30,000 - £36,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Childcare
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Nursery Practitioner
cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-school —Balcombe
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Senior Early Years Educator
Storal —Hove
- Up to £14.68 an hour
- Full-time
- School
- Sick pay
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Deputy Nursery Manager
Recruit by Nature —Southwater
- £32,000 - £40,000 a year
- Childcare
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 or 3
Sunny Days Nursery and Forest School —Godalming
- £27,040 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
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9d
Nursery Bank Staff
Guardian House Castle Nursery Godalming —Godalming
- £12.71 - £14.00 an hour
- Childcare
- Preschool
- In-person
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8d
Nursery Room Manager
N Family Club —Hove
- £30,118 - £33,738 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Customer service
- Working with children
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Qualified Nursery Educator
Pumpkin Patch Nursery —Worthing
- £28,288 - £28,704 a year
- Overtime
- Childcare
- In-person
- School
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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1d
Nursery Practitioner
Grandir UK —Surbiton
- £12.21 - £14.58 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Forest School Leader

Recruit by Nature -
Horsham

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Job details

Permanent
£27,000 - £29,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Childcare
Early childhood education
Level 3 in Early Years & Childcare
Communication skills

Full job description

Forest School Leader – Horsham, West Sussex (RH12)
Join an award-winning early years setting with Outstanding Ofsted standards, where outdoor learning, creativity, and childcare excellence come together within a beautiful woodland forest school environment.

Employment Type
Full Time | Permanent | All Year Round

Salary
£27,000 – £29,000 per year dependent on experience + benefits

Pay & Benefits

Competitive salary package
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Up to 80% childcare discount
Seasonal bonuses and staff reward schemes
Company pension scheme
Wellbeing support programme
All-expenses-paid CPD trips abroad
Clear career progression opportunities
Training Academy and specialist development pathways
Staff social events and team activities
Free on-site parking
Enhanced maternity and paternity support

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

Full-time permanent opportunity
Monday to Friday working pattern
Rotational shifts between 7:30am and 6:00pm
51-week nursery operation
Based in Horsham, West Sussex within a woodland outdoor learning setting
Daily forest school and outdoor learning delivery
Supportive leadership team with ongoing mentoring and development

Job Description
As a Forest School Leader, you will deliver engaging outdoor learning experiences within a highly regarded childcare and forest school setting in Horsham, West Sussex. This role offers the chance to work in a creative, nature-inspired environment where children are encouraged to explore, build confidence, and develop through hands-on learning.

Spend your days helping children learn through nature within immersive woodland spaces designed to inspire curiosity, independence, and resilience. You will facilitate meaningful forest school sessions while creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing early years environment.

This role would suit a passionate early years or childcare professional with an interest in forest school, outdoor learning, and nature-based education who is looking to grow within a supportive and progressive setting.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging forest school and outdoor learning sessions
Create safe, stimulating, and child-led outdoor experiences
Encourage confidence, resilience, and independence in children
Support children’s learning and development in line with EYFS principles
Maintain woodland learning areas and outdoor resources
Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and health & safety standards
Work collaboratively with nursery practitioners and leadership teams
Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Contribute to observations, learning progress, and developmental outcomes
Maintain professional communication and documentation standards

Requirements

Permanent right to work in the UK
Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification
Previous experience within nurseries, childcare, or early years settings
Interest or experience within forest school or outdoor learning environments
Confidence delivering outdoor activities and child-led exploration
Strong communication skills with a calm and proactive approach
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
Also suitable for: Forest School Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Outdoor Learning Practitioner, Childcare Practitioner, Forest School Assistant, Nursery Educator

Company Culture
You will join a welcoming team within an award-winning and Outstanding Ofsted early years environment that values creativity, curiosity, outdoor learning, and child-centred childcare.

The setting promotes continuous learning, reflective practice, staff wellbeing, and long-term career progression. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop new skills, and grow within a collaborative forest school environment designed to inspire both children and practitioners.

Apply Today
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading forest school setting in Horsham, West Sussex (RH12), where your skills, enthusiasm, and commitment will be genuinely valued.

If you are passionate about outdoor learning, childcare, and early years development, apply today to take the next step in your forest school career.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.

Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
[email protected]
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154
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