Join the Barnkids team and receive the reward and recognition you deserve for doing the most important job in the world.
Forest School at Fairlands was established in 2020 – the pre-school children visit a dedicated Forest School area for extended periods during their time at nursery. Forest School is hugely popular with the children and following its success, the Forest School is being expanded with the creation of an outdoor classroom, their own dedicated space away from but still linked to pre-school.
This specific role is to work with the existing enthusiastic Forest School team to move into their new space, to adjust and amend routines and transitions for their children and expand access to Forest School. Once established, the Forest School Practitioner will work within the team supporting and motivating children in their learning and enjoyment of the Forest School space.
Barnkids Nurseries are a small group of family-run nurseries that believe in everyone. We have one of the leading Salary and Benefits packages for our team and we want to nurture kindness and respect and achieve great things together. We are set in beautiful buildings, in beautiful locations, and a huge part of this journey is focused on the great outdoors, where there is so much opportunity to create awe and wonder. We appreciate our team and everything they do for us and we look after them like part of the family.
Role RequirementsBe out in the Forest creating child-centred learning experiences, encouraging the children to explore and learn from it. For example, Den Building, Fire Lighting, and Tree Climbing.Supporting and working with the team and children to move into their new outdoor classroom, adjusting and amending routines and transitions.Be encouraged to have fun with the children, helping them learn through play.Be responsible for the delivery of outstanding care routines for your children, for example; welcoming children into the setting, mealtimes, and basic care.Enjoy undertaking learning opportunities through internal and external training courses.Build on your knowledge of child development by planning activities to challenge and stimulate children of different age groups.Promote child welfare and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.Develop strong relationships with parents and strong bonds with your children.You should join us if: You have experience as an Early Years Practitioner and hold a relevant Early Years Qualification (Level 2 or above).Forest School Qualification would be ideal, but Outdoor Learning experience and a willingness to complete Forest School training would be considered.Passionate and Positive.Caring and supportive.A 'can do' attitude, willing to give things a try.Reliable and hard-working.Working Hours40
Expected Start3/13/2024
Closing Date5/1/2024
Barnkids and Fairlands Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; the safety and wellbeing of all of those in our care, our staff, and our visitors is of paramount importance. We continuously strive to sustain an environment where everyone takes responsibility for their own safety and for those around them.
We are a children's Nursery set in the village of Shedfield, Hampshire. We are located in a converted Victorian Schoolhouse which has been renovated to provide a home-from-home feel for our children.
We have extensive outside facilities including a playground, field, vegetable plot, and forest school. We enjoy spending as much time as possible in the outdoors.
Contact:
Fairlands Nursery
Church Road
Shedfield
SO32 2HY
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