Forest School Leader (BS10)

Full Time: 40hrs per week Salary: £29,642 per annum Location: Raised in Bristol at the Greenway Centre (BS10)

We’re looking for an inspiring Early Years Educator with a Forest School Level 3 qualification to plan and lead weekly Forest School Sessions at our Raised in Bristol at the Greenway Centre nursery.

This is a blended role, with some time spent as part of the nursery team, supporting high‑quality learning and care within the nursery. The remaining time will be dedicated to planning, preparing, and leading inspirational Forest School sessions in Badocks Wood, just a five‑minute walk from the nursery.

You’ll champion outdoor learning, ensuring children have consistent opportunities to explore, take risks, and connect with nature, while maintaining strong communication and continuity between the indoor and outdoor elements of their experience.

Our Greenway nursery offers a more relaxed feel than larger settings, with just 62 places. It’s housed in a beautifully refurbished old school building designed to inspire young minds, with large windows, high ceilings, and a light, welcoming atmosphere. The garden runs the full length of the nursery and looks out over Greenway Playing Field. Just beyond that lies Badocks Wood, less than a five-minute walk down the footpath, where the Forest School sessions would take place.

ocated at the Greenway Centre in Southmead, this nursery is a short drive from Southmead Hospital and the local areas of Filton, Patchway, Westbury-on-Trym, Henleaze and Horfield. There is free parking on site in the community centre car park, and the area is also served by local bus routes running all across Bristol.

What about you?

In this role day to day, you’ll be based at the nursery in the preschool room but with the opportunity to plan and deliver regular weekly Forest School sessions. Taking the children out regularly into Badocks woods which lies just behind the nursery.

You’re the kind of person who…

Lights up around children and believes in the power of play to spark learning.

Brings energy, curiosity and a can-do attitude to your work, and you’re always up for trying new things.

Cares deeply about inclusion, teamwork and making a difference, not just in the nursery, but in the wider community too.

Are reflective, open to feedback, and keen to grow.

Is passionate about giving children the best start in life and want to be part of a team that’s rethinking how Early Years education is done, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re a qualified Early Years Practitioner, Educator, or Teacher with a Forest School Level 3 Qualification in Bristol looking for an exciting new role that makes a real difference, Raised In could be your perfect next step!

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. At Raised In, we welcome people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences, and we’re especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in early years and social enterprise. If you share our values and want to help shape inclusive spaces where children can thrive, we’d love to hear from you

You’ll have (in line with Raised in Behaviours)

The ability to contribute to creating a welcoming, inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment

Children’s needs at the forefront of everything that you do

A positive mindset, approaching tasks with a can-do-attitude

A strong work ethic, setting a good example for others and supporting your team

The want to make a difference, working in partnership positively with your team

The want to be part of trying or suggesting new initiatives and ways of doing things

High standards for yourself, team and the nursery

A reflective mindset, open to feedback and ongoing self-improvement

Who we are

Raised In is a social enterprise and we’re all about people, purpose and proper community spirit. We’re an ethical employer that puts our team first, because when our people thrive, our children and communities do too. We offer great pay, brilliant benefits and a workplace where you can learn, grow and genuinely enjoy what you do.

We started in Bristol with a simple idea: to provide high-quality early years education whilst supporting community spaces. Today, our nurseries help keep local hubs buzzing while giving children the kind of play-led, curiosity filled start every child deserves.

Why work with us?

We really value our expert team. As well as offering competitive pay for all roles in a friendly and supportive team, you’ll receive lots of great benefits:

Competitive pay (We’re a Real Living Wage Employer)

Annual pay reviews

Paid one hour lunch break

50% off for your child in our nurseries

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Employer pension

‘Refer a friend’ bonus for introducing new team members to us

Your Birthday off and an Annual Wellbeing Day

(in addition to your annual leave)

Plus, extra days off between Christmas and New Year

Additional annual leave for long service

24/7 access to a remote GP, physio and counselling services for you and your family

Career progression and training opportunities

To apply for this role you’ll need a full and relevant Early Years qualification, such as:

NNEB

NVQ Level 3+ Diploma (Childcare & Education)

QTS

Foundation Degree or BA Hons in Early Years Education or Child Development

Forest School Level 3+

Please note: The Level 3 Award in Early Years Education does not meet the DfE’s criteria for a “full and relevant” Level 3 qualification for staffing ratios in early years settings.

Read our full equal opportunities statement here.

Raised In is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects everyone working with us to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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