Early Years Educator
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | CR0 9AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Forester’s Woodland Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
The Woodshed Forest School Nursery is an outdoor provision where children are able to lead their own play in 65 acres of semi ancient woodland.
At the Woodshed Forest School Nursery, we know what it takes to enhance children's holistic development. Our unique approach to learning and magical woodland site makes The Woodshed more than just a physical Nursery School - it’s a life experience.
Our woodland site provides a calm, wild and free space where children learn to self-regulate, self-motivate, empathise, socialise, be confident and develop all-round emotional intelligence.
At our last Ofsted inspection, we were asked what behavioural strategies we have in place. Our answer was 'nothing'. Being outside in the woods has an extraordinary impact on physical and mental health and reconnects us to the natural world.
About Us
We maintain high staff: child ratios throughout the age-groups. This enables our team to fulfil their role successfully without undue stress and for each child's full potential to be nurtured through focused, personalised care and attention.
The management team continually work hard to slim line our operation, thus reducing your workload.
Our Team are looking for
Full Time, Part Time, flexible, working (10-40 hrs per week, full days)
Early Years Practitioners L2, L3 to join us in our small Nursery and Pre-school.
Apprentices who wish to work towards L3 Early Years Educator Award
The Job
Our Nursery is based in the woods, so we would love you to join us if you are passionate about the Great Outdoors
We work 39 weeks of the year.
Our Nursery boarders the London boroughs of Croydon and Bromley.
Amazing support from our highly motivated team.
Great opportunity to work in small, friendly, reputable childcare setting with high staff: child ratios.
Skills
A passion for working with children.
A love for Nature and the Great Outdoors with an interest in the Forest School Model and its benefits
An enthusiastic and energetic can-do attitude.
Live close to Croydon / Bromley and hold Level 2 or 3 Early Years or other relevant qualification.
Committed to working towards a L3 Early Years Qualification through a recognised Apprentice Scheme
Solid knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum.
A good level (minimum 1 Year) of Experience of working with all ages across the Early Years, or a willingness to learn through the Apprentice Scheme
Eligible to work in the UK and excellent command of the English Language.
You will be required to undertake a DBS check. (Self-Paid or part of the update service)
Benefits
Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Salary Range available on Application
Company Pension.
Extensive Training Programme and Personal Development opportunities
Flexible (full day) Working Rota
Free On-site Parking and Birthday Bonus
All school holidays off
A Happy working environment
A supportive and encouraging management team.
The Woodshed is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for children in which to be cared and educated. We believe that it is always unacceptable for a child to experience abuse of any kind and we recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children, by a commitment to practice which protects them. Therefore, all staff MUST adhere to all policies and procedures in regards to Safeguarding and Child protection. Any offer of an appointment is conditional on satisfactory completion of necessary pre-employment checks.
At the Woodshed Forest School Nursery, we know what it takes to enhance children's holistic development. Our unique approach to learning and magical woodland site makes The Woodshed more than just a physical Nursery School - it’s a life experience.
Our woodland site provides a calm, wild and free space where children learn to self-regulate, self-motivate, empathise, socialise, be confident and develop all-round emotional intelligence.
At our last Ofsted inspection, we were asked what behavioural strategies we have in place. Our answer was 'nothing'. Being outside in the woods has an extraordinary impact on physical and mental health and reconnects us to the natural world.
About Us
We maintain high staff: child ratios throughout the age-groups. This enables our team to fulfil their role successfully without undue stress and for each child's full potential to be nurtured through focused, personalised care and attention.
The management team continually work hard to slim line our operation, thus reducing your workload.
Our Team are looking for
Full Time, Part Time, flexible, working (10-40 hrs per week, full days)
Early Years Practitioners L2, L3 to join us in our small Nursery and Pre-school.
Apprentices who wish to work towards L3 Early Years Educator Award
The Job
Our Nursery is based in the woods, so we would love you to join us if you are passionate about the Great Outdoors
We work 39 weeks of the year.
Our Nursery boarders the London boroughs of Croydon and Bromley.
Amazing support from our highly motivated team.
Great opportunity to work in small, friendly, reputable childcare setting with high staff: child ratios.
Skills
A passion for working with children.
A love for Nature and the Great Outdoors with an interest in the Forest School Model and its benefits
An enthusiastic and energetic can-do attitude.
Live close to Croydon / Bromley and hold Level 2 or 3 Early Years or other relevant qualification.
Committed to working towards a L3 Early Years Qualification through a recognised Apprentice Scheme
Solid knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum.
A good level (minimum 1 Year) of Experience of working with all ages across the Early Years, or a willingness to learn through the Apprentice Scheme
Eligible to work in the UK and excellent command of the English Language.
You will be required to undertake a DBS check. (Self-Paid or part of the update service)
Benefits
Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Salary Range available on Application
Company Pension.
Extensive Training Programme and Personal Development opportunities
Flexible (full day) Working Rota
Free On-site Parking and Birthday Bonus
All school holidays off
A Happy working environment
A supportive and encouraging management team.
The Woodshed is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for children in which to be cared and educated. We believe that it is always unacceptable for a child to experience abuse of any kind and we recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children, by a commitment to practice which protects them. Therefore, all staff MUST adhere to all policies and procedures in regards to Safeguarding and Child protection. Any offer of an appointment is conditional on satisfactory completion of necessary pre-employment checks.