Forest School Leader

5 months ago

Haywards Heath, United Kingdom Kiddie Capers Childcare Full time

**Forest School Teacher/Leader**

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Forest School Teacher to join our team at Kiddie Capers Childcare. As a Forest School Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outdoor education programs across multiple sites, immersing children in nature-based learning experiences. You should hold a Level 3 Forest School qualification and a relevant up to date Outdoor First Aid qualification. We’re looking for someone either full or part time. Our full-time hours are 40 hours, working shifts across a 5-day week. Our part time hours are negotiable. We’re a family business so we understand you’ll need to work around your family too.

**About Kiddie Capers Childcare**

Kiddie Capers Childcare is a reputable childcare provider committed to offering innovative and engaging educational experiences for children. With a focus on holistic development and fostering a love for nature, we strive to create dynamic learning environments that inspire curiosity and creativity. We offer warm and friendly environments, where children feel safe and secure. Our settings are managed by highly competent managers who have many years’ experiences of working within Nurseries and Preschools. Kiddie Capers Childcare is owned and operated by Naomi and Sarah. Both have many years in a variety of childcare roles.

**Our Aim**

At Kiddie Capers we give our children a safe, happy, and creative environment where children are inspired and develop an interest in new ideas and interests. We value their uniqueness and recognise their individual learning needs, so that they can grow in confidence and independence in preparation not only for school, but for life. Our stimulating learning conditions and challenging curriculum ensures each child achieves their full potential. We create a caring ethos, where we encourage respect for each other and for the environment, whilst adding to the life and well-being of our local community. Our strong partnerships with families and the wider local community, creates an open and welcoming surrounding that promotes equality and values diversity.

**Our Values**
- Celebrating Diversity
- Respect & Empathy for the Individual
- Quality of Care
- A Passion for Integrity
- Teamwork

**Responsibilities**
- **Curriculum Development**: Design and implement forest school curriculum that aligns with early years educational standards and promotes experiential learning in natural environments.
- **Outdoor Education Delivery**: Lead forest school sessions that encourage exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning opportunities for preschool aged children.
- **Safety Management**: Ensure the safety and well-being of children during outdoor activities, including risk assessments, first aid preparedness, and supervision.
- **Environmental Stewardship**: Instil a sense of respect and appreciation for the natural world through environmental awareness activities and conservation initiatives.
- **Collaboration**: Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external stakeholders to facilitate seamless integration of forest school principles into the overall childcare program.
- **Documentation and Evaluation**: Maintain accurate records of forest school activities, child progress, and evaluations to track learning outcomes and inform program improvements.
- **Professional Development**: Stay updated on best practices in forest school education, participate in training opportunities, and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the forest school program.

**Benefits**:

- 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Attendance bonus paid monthly.
- Amazing discounts across retail, leisure, and utilities
- Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives
- Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme that offers phone, online and face to face support.
- Your Birthday off after 1 years’ service
- Increased holiday allowance with length of service
- Discounted childcare across all our sites and clubs of 50%
- Free parking on site
- Sick Pay
- Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company
- We will help and fund relevant study and qualifications.

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company events
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Do you live within 10 miles of the Nursery
- Do you hold a Level 3 Forest School Qualification

Work Location: In person

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