Forest School Practitioner

Kids Planet Linden House
  • Title Forest School Practitioner
  • Setting Day Nursery / Nursery School
  • Role Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner
  • Salary £22,035 per annum Competitive, Dependent on Experience
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside

Job Summary

Date posted: 11 March 2025
  • Job Reference: Linden House - Forest School

Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you’re just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we’ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We’re passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be! 

Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!  

We are currently looking for a Forest School Practitioner at Kids Planet Linden House. This role is based on 34 hours per week.

Why become a Forest School Practitioner with Kids Planet Linden House? 

Cosy home from home environment 

Forest School 

Amazing Staff and great relationships with the community / schools 

Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award!  

Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025. 

What’s in it for you? 

Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit. 

Accredited training with the KP Academy. 

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave. 

Regular staff rewards. 

Team appreciation events. 

Long service awards. 

Dedicated wellbeing package. 

Highly discounted childcare. 

A day off for your birthday. 

A Forest School Practitioner at Kids Planet Linden House gets: 

Competitive salary. 

Pension plan. 

Annual leave including bank holidays. 

Monday to Friday. 

What a Forest School Practitioner needs: 

Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.  

Must have a Forest School qualification. 

Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by OFSTED. 

An excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families. 

Like the sound of joining our family? 

Apply today to be a Forest School Practitioner with Kids Planet Linden House! 

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self—and flourish! 

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.