Level 2 Early Years Practitioner - Forest School Nursery (Horsforth)
Position:
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Location:
Outdoor Forest School Nursery, Horsforth Type:
Part-time, 3 days a week (26.5 hours) Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday About Us: Our Forest School Nursery is a unique setting in Horsforth, offering an exciting and immersive outdoor learning environment. We are passionate about providing children with a nurturing and inspiring space where they can explore, discover, and grow through the wonders of nature. With a strong commitment to child-led play, we believe that outdoor learning fosters creativity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. We are seeking a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner who shares our enthusiasm for the outdoors and has a creative, proactive approach to early childhood education. If you are passionate about outdoor learning and working with young children in a natural, inspiring environment, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Supporting Children's Development:
Create a stimulating, safe, and engaging environment for children aged 2-5 years, supporting their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on outdoor activities. Outdoor Learning:
Embrace outdoor learning principles, ensuring that children are encouraged to explore and interact with the natural world, developing skills in communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Planning and Delivering Activities:
Plan and deliver age-appropriate outdoor activities that promote learning across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a particular focus on creative, nature-based activities. Child-Centered Approach:
Observe, assess, and record children's progress, ensuring that their individual needs and interests are met while maintaining a child-centered approach to learning. Health and Safety:
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times, maintaining a high standard of care and adhering to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Collaboration with Team:
Work closely with the rest of the team to ensure a positive, supportive, and cooperative working environment. Ideal Candidate: Qualifications:
You must hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent). Passion for the Outdoors:
A genuine love for outdoor learning and a deep understanding of how nature can inspire and support young children's development. Creative Mindset:
The ability to think creatively and adapt to the needs and interests of the children in your care, ensuring that learning is fun, engaging, and inspiring. Experience:
Experience of working in an early years setting, ideally in an outdoor or forest school environment, though we are open to applicants with a strong passion for outdoor learning. Child-Centered Approach:
Strong communication and observational skills, with a commitment to meeting the individual needs of each child. Team Player:
A friendly and flexible approach, able to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the overall development of the setting. Commitment to Safeguarding:
A good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children at all times. What We Offer: A welcoming and supportive team environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. The chance to work in a unique outdoor setting, where creativity and learning go hand in hand. Competitive salary and benefits. Working Hours: This position is part-time, working 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) with a total of 26.5 hours. How to Apply: If you are passionate about outdoor learning and believe you have the qualities we're looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are a great fit for this role to (url removed). Join our team and help us inspire the next generation of outdoor learners! We look forward to hearing from you.
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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Location:
Outdoor Forest School Nursery, Horsforth Type:
Part-time, 3 days a week (26.5 hours) Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday About Us: Our Forest School Nursery is a unique setting in Horsforth, offering an exciting and immersive outdoor learning environment. We are passionate about providing children with a nurturing and inspiring space where they can explore, discover, and grow through the wonders of nature. With a strong commitment to child-led play, we believe that outdoor learning fosters creativity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. We are seeking a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner who shares our enthusiasm for the outdoors and has a creative, proactive approach to early childhood education. If you are passionate about outdoor learning and working with young children in a natural, inspiring environment, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Supporting Children's Development:
Create a stimulating, safe, and engaging environment for children aged 2-5 years, supporting their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on outdoor activities. Outdoor Learning:
Embrace outdoor learning principles, ensuring that children are encouraged to explore and interact with the natural world, developing skills in communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Planning and Delivering Activities:
Plan and deliver age-appropriate outdoor activities that promote learning across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a particular focus on creative, nature-based activities. Child-Centered Approach:
Observe, assess, and record children's progress, ensuring that their individual needs and interests are met while maintaining a child-centered approach to learning. Health and Safety:
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times, maintaining a high standard of care and adhering to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Collaboration with Team:
Work closely with the rest of the team to ensure a positive, supportive, and cooperative working environment. Ideal Candidate: Qualifications:
You must hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent). Passion for the Outdoors:
A genuine love for outdoor learning and a deep understanding of how nature can inspire and support young children's development. Creative Mindset:
The ability to think creatively and adapt to the needs and interests of the children in your care, ensuring that learning is fun, engaging, and inspiring. Experience:
Experience of working in an early years setting, ideally in an outdoor or forest school environment, though we are open to applicants with a strong passion for outdoor learning. Child-Centered Approach:
Strong communication and observational skills, with a commitment to meeting the individual needs of each child. Team Player:
A friendly and flexible approach, able to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the overall development of the setting. Commitment to Safeguarding:
A good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children at all times. What We Offer: A welcoming and supportive team environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. The chance to work in a unique outdoor setting, where creativity and learning go hand in hand. Competitive salary and benefits. Working Hours: This position is part-time, working 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) with a total of 26.5 hours. How to Apply: If you are passionate about outdoor learning and believe you have the qualities we're looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are a great fit for this role to (url removed). Join our team and help us inspire the next generation of outdoor learners! We look forward to hearing from you.
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