Outdoor Forest School Practitioner

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference OFSP24_1733260442
Closing date January 3, 2025
Location Leeds, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner - Forest School Nursery (Horsforth)

Position: Level 2 Early Years PractitionerLocation: Outdoor Forest School Nursery, HorsforthType: Part-time, 3 days a week (26.5 hours)Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

About Us:Our Forest School Nursery is a unique setting in Horsforth, offering an exciting and immersive outdoor learning environment. We are passionate about providing children with a nurturing and inspiring space where they can explore, discover, and grow through the wonders of nature. With a strong commitment to child-led play, we believe that outdoor learning fosters creativity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

We are seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner who shares our enthusiasm for the outdoors and has a creative, proactive approach to early childhood education. If you are passionate about outdoor learning and working with young children in a natural, inspiring environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting Children's Development: Create a stimulating, safe, and engaging environment for children aged 2-5 years, supporting their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on outdoor activities.
  • Outdoor Learning: Embrace outdoor learning principles, ensuring that children are encouraged to explore and interact with the natural world, developing skills in communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
  • Planning and Delivering Activities: Plan and deliver age-appropriate outdoor activities that promote learning across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a particular focus on creative, nature-based activities.
  • Child-Centered Approach: Observe, assess, and record children's progress, ensuring that their individual needs and interests are met while maintaining a child-centered approach to learning.
  • Health and Safety: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times, maintaining a high standard of care and adhering to all safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • Collaboration with Team: Work closely with the rest of the team to ensure a positive, supportive, and cooperative working environment.

    • Ideal Candidate:

  • Qualifications: You must hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent).
  • Passion for the Outdoors: A genuine love for outdoor learning and a deep understanding of how nature can inspire and support young children's development.
  • Creative Mindset: The ability to think creatively and adapt to the needs and interests of the children in your care, ensuring that learning is fun, engaging, and inspiring.
  • Experience: Experience of working in an early years setting, ideally in an outdoor or forest school environment, though we are open to applicants with a strong passion for outdoor learning.
  • Child-Centered Approach: Strong communication and observational skills, with a commitment to meeting the individual needs of each child.
  • Team Player: A friendly and flexible approach, able to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the overall development of the setting.
  • Commitment to Safeguarding: A good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children at all times.

    • What We Offer:

  • A welcoming and supportive team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • The chance to work in a unique outdoor setting, where creativity and learning go hand in hand.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.

    • Working Hours:This position is part-time, working 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) with a total of 26.5 hours.

    How to Apply:If you are passionate about outdoor learning and believe you have the qualities we're looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are a great fit for this role to smarsden@veritas-education.com

    Join our team and help us inspire the next generation of outdoor learners! We look forward to hearing from you.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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