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About the Role
As a Lead Educator, you will lead a supportive and passionate team to create a unique outdoor learning environment, providing children with the opportunity to thrive. You will inspire outdoor play and learning in all weather, working closely with Camp Leads and the Nursery Manager to ensure high standards of care and educational experiences.
Responsibilities
- Support our Educators to create a safe and inclusive environment where children can be resilient and confident to explore.
- Ensure we respond to the needs of the children in line with the EYFS framework.
- Observe and document children’s progress, guiding Educators to tailor their approach to individual needs.
- Support the nursery to deliver high quality termly reports.
- Champion our unique outdoor curriculum supporting Educators with delivery and impact.
- Work collaboratively across the leadership team and other camps.
- Support with the training and onboarding of new Educators.
- Create training content for the wider team to improve practice.
- Build strong parent partnerships and lead communication.
Requirements
- Ability to inspire outdoor play and learning in all weather.
- Ability to work closely with Camp Leads and the Nursery Manager.
- Ability to support Educators to create a safe and inclusive environment.
- Ability to observe and document children’s progress.
- Ability to build strong parent partnerships.
Skills
- Outdoor learning
- Childcare
- Leadership
- Communication
- Training development
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- 4 Day Working Week
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Lead Educator
Education Level
- Forest School training
- Further qualifications
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £35k pa
- Competitive sector salaries
- Opportunities for bonuses
Benefits
- 24/7 access to virtual GP appointments
- Mental health support
- YuLife app with rewards and discounts
- Outdoor work environment
- Cash bonus for each new family referred
- £400 bonus for teammate referrals
- Funding for further qualifications
- Funding for Forest School training
- 3 INSET days
- Paid sick day allowance
- Extra holiday allowance after 2 years of service
- Optional break time (30min or 45min)
- Clothing and accessories (boots, beanie, neck warmer)
- Generous childcare discount
- Access to counselling service
- Team parties and hangouts
About the Company
- Innovative and ambitious nursery group.
- Provides opportunities for career growth.
- Pioneers outdoor learning in forest nurseries.