At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and nurture 8-10 families, building lasting relationships with children in a nature-based setting.
- Company: A forward-thinking early years provider focused on relationship-centred practice.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, generous holiday allowance, and access to wellness services.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to continuous professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while working outdoors and developing professionally.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent, with experience in outdoor settings preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25875 - 31625 £ per year.
We're seeking an experienced Early Years professional to join us as a Nurture Partner. Rather than working within a single age room, you'll hold a dedicated caseload of up to 8-10 families, following the children in your care as they grow - building deep, continuous relationships rather than handing children on at each transition. This is relationship-centred practice in its truest sense: you get to know each child and family properly, and stay alongside them.
You'll work within a nature-based, outdoor environment where children learn through play, exploration, and authentic relationship, and you'll be part of a team grounded in evidence-based practice drawn from neuroscience and social pedagogy. This is a role for someone who wants real professional depth - not a rota of rooms, but a caseload of families they truly know.
Hours: 26 hours per week (flexible part-time available)
What we're looking for:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent (Level 2 with commitment to progress considered)
- Experience working across the early years age range, preferably in an outdoor setting
- Strong understanding of child development, attachment, and social pedagogy
- Confidence holding a dedicated caseload of families and following their development over time
- Commitment to relationship-centred practice and continuous professional development
- Ability to work outdoors in all weathers
- First Aid and Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)
Key information:
- Start date: Flexible, ideally within the next 2-3 months
- Reporting to: Kindergarten Manager
Benefits include:
- A dedicated caseload model (8-10 families) - genuine continuity of relationship, not room rotation
- Access to continuous professional development and University of Worcester partnership programmes
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Generous holiday allowance
- Access to Family Club wellness services
Nurture Partner — Early Years Practitioner employer: Nurture Outdoor Kindergarten
Join our dedicated team as an Early Childhood Educator, where you'll enjoy a unique outdoor working environment that fosters children's development through nature-based learning. We prioritise professional growth with access to continuous development opportunities and a supportive team culture, ensuring you thrive in your role while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with generous holiday allowances.
Contact Details:
Nurture Outdoor Kindergarten Recruitment Team
