Forest School Leader

The Croft Nurseries are based in Bexleyheath and Belvedere is looking for a Qualified Forest School leader to work 16 hours a week at both sites. Term Time only.

We have beautiful grassland surroundings to complete all Forest School activities, we are looking for someone who is able to work 4 days a week, 4 hours per day to take the group of children into the Forest area to complete various planned activities.

We are flexible with the days but would like the activities during the afternoon from 12 to 4pm.

The Croft Nursery Benefits Package:

• Free bespoke training programme
• Career progression
• Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Competitive pay/annual review – an on average between a 8% to 10% page increase each year
• Discounted childcare – increasing discount with lenght of service
• Company wellness programmes
• 28 days annual leave with the option to earn additional holiday with length of service.
• Never work on your birthday again – an extra days holiday gifted to all staff
• Bespoke benefits package to meet your needs – pick the benefit that most suit you
• FREE level 2, 3 & 5 training in early years and management
• A fun and vibrant nursery company with dedicated head office team to support you
• 'All hands on deck'- Floating staff and our own bank staff to cover room during busy periods and in emergencies – We over staff by 2 team members a day to ensure we always have staff around to support.
• Free wholesome hot lunches provided by the Nursery Chef
• Free Uniform and DBS
• 3* complimentary team building* activities a year – Free Christmas trip to brussels
• 2 staff inset training days – no evening or weekend training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee of the month prizes
• Vouchers for not being sick every 3 months ! – earn £120 in amazon vouchers just for coming to work
• Length of service rewards up to £2,000 plus gift from Fortnum and Mason

What you need as a Nursery Forest School Leader:

• To support the implementation of the EYFS including overseeing planning and record keeping
• Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents, carers and families
• Support the development and maintenance of strong working relationships with relevant local authority departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies
• Stay up to date with current developments in early years policies and practices
• You must hold a Forest School Leader Level 3 Qualification (or similar) to be considered for this role

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week