Forest School Practitioner

4 months ago


Chelmsford, United Kingdom Grandir UK Full time



His eyes are orange, his tongue is black, he has purple prickles all over his back, if you know the rest of this story you are the person we are looking for...

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Writtle, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Forest School Practitioner with Level 2 or above in Forest School to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.


Fast commuting times, including great public transport links from nearby locations:

  • Chelmsford City Centre - 35 minutes via bus, 15 minutes via car
  • Roxwell -15 minutes via bus, 5 minutes via car
  • Margaretting - 40 minutes via bus, 10 minutes via car
  • Widford - 25 minutes via bus, 10 minutes via car
  • Boyton Cross - 30 minutes via bus, 10 minutes via car



Join us and enjoy the following a host of attractive benefits including:

  • Flexible working with the option to work:
    • 40 hours across 5 days
    • 40 hours across 4 days
    • 30 hours over 3 days
    • Split shifts or Part Time... we have it all
  • Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
  • Generous discount on childcare
  • Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
  • ‘Wellbeing Day’ an extra day off just for you
  • Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
  • 24/7 remote GP appointments
  • Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
  • 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
  • Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.

What will you be doing:

  • Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
  • Respect and promote inclusivity by using a wide range of equipment and resources to meet the educational needs of the children, incorporating the forest school elements into your work including sow and grow and messy play
  • Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
  • Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
  • Prepare and support children’s activities
  • In the absence of the Team/Room Leader maintain effective day-to-day management of the playroom.
  • Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
  • Support and mentor students and un-qualified staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice.

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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