Position being advertised (Job title): Forest Nursery Educator
Closing date for applications: 30/1/2017
Salary (per week, month, year OR negotiable, not applicable): Competitive
Location (where is this job based?): South West London
Job categories (check all that apply): Forest School Assistant
Explain how applicants should contact you / apply: To apply please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to join our exciting venture to our email address at careers@littleforestfolk.com
Job description: Forest Nursery Educator
The Role
As a Forest Nursery Educator, you’ll be tasked with providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children aged 2-5 years, in our beautiful outdoor setting. You’ll work with your team to create an enabling environment where children can develop and learn through play. You’ll use your existing skills, experience and passion for outdoor education to deliver a fantastic experience for our children, promote our ethos and help to make Little Forest Folk the best it can be.
About Little Forest Folk
“Wisdom begins in Wonder”
Little Forest Folk are an exciting and forward thinking company offering a new type of childcare for families in London. We care for and educate children aged from 2 to 5, following the core Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, incorporating learning in an outdoor environment where free play, fresh air, exposure to the natural world and physical activity are an integral part of learning.
Our aim is to address the increasing disconnect between children and nature by opening a series of outdoor children’s nurseries across the capital and beyond. Our first site at Wimbledon is now fully subscribed and is Ofsted rated Outstanding.
Person specification : What we are looking for:
Our ideal candidate will have great passion for nature play and will be excited at the prospect of spending time engaged with children outdoors. We are looking for early childhood professionals who are creative in their play and imaginative in using the resources around them. As the conditions in the forest can be unpredictable, we are looking for candidates that are flexible and can adapt quickly to changes. Our ideal candidate has a high level of energy and is active as well as approachable and caring. At Little Forest Folk we are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills and a love for the outdoors.
Location: Fulham/Wandsworth/Wimbledon
Qualification and Experience (desirable but not essential):
• NVQ Level 3 childcare qualification
• Paediatric First Aid
• Food Safety and Hygiene
• Forest School Level 2/3
• Experience of working with young children in either nursery or private care setting
• Experience within an outdoor education environment
Benefits
• Salary for unqualified £14,000 – £16,000
• Salary for qualified £16,000 – £20,0000
• Further benefits include 20 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• At Little Forest Folk we don’t expect you to work on your birthday!
