At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead outdoor learning sessions, fostering children's development through play-based activities.
- Company: Join Forest Barn Nursery, a nurturing environment focused on child growth and safety.
- Benefits: Up to £15.71 per hour, £1000 welcome bonus, childcare discounts, and wellness days.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while enjoying a supportive and fun work culture.
- Qualifications: Must have Forest School Lead qualification and Level 2/3 Early Years qualification.
The predicted salary is between 15.71 - 15.71 £ per hour.
Nursery: Forest Barn Nursery School, The Barn at Tooks Farm, Great Warley Street, Brentwood, CM13 3JP
Paid UBER rides from train station to the nursery's location
Hours: Full Time and Part Time roles available, Monday - Friday
Salary: Up to £15.71 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Welcome Bonus: £1000
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more.
You’ll be joining Forest Barn Nursery as a key part of every child’s journey, keeping our children safe, loved and inspired through play-based learning. Our nurseries are warm and nurturing environments that not only support children to be ready for school, but also equip them with all the life skills they need to flourish and succeed.
About the role:
- A Forest School Leader plans, delivers, and manages outdoor learning sessions, fostering children’s development while ensuring safety and promoting the Forest School ethos.
- To plan, prepare and deliver a range of Forest School sessions with children across the school.
- To further develop and promote the Forest School.
- To plan and deliver the Forest School Curriculum through weekly sessions to year groups of children as specified at agreed times in the year.
- To deliver weekly Forest School Nurture group provision to support children's specific social, communication, behaviour or wellbeing needs.
- To promote the values and ethos of the school.
- To provide appropriate advice and guidance to volunteers or support staff assisting with sessions.
About you:
- A true love for child development and care.
- Able and willing to work in a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, your peers and parents.
- High levels of care and empathy that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity.
- Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
Must haves:
- Forest School Lead qualification.
- Early Years qualification at Level 2/3.
- Experience working with all age groups within Early Years.
Why work for us:
- Enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain.
- Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more).
- Nourishing body & mind partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more.
- Investing in your future micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund.
- Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.
- We pay for your DBS upfront along with reimbursing your annual update service charge.
We care about our people. Storal is the highest of standards when it comes to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback, discussion, and resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously.
Forest School Lead employer: Storal
Storal is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and development of its staff, offering competitive pay and a supportive work environment at Nara Charlbury Children's Nursery in Chipping Norton. With a strong focus on teamwork and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, employees can expect opportunities for personal growth and a fulfilling role in creating a safe and welcoming space for children.
