At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a unique outdoor nursery setting.
- Company: Join the UK's first yurt-based outdoor nursery with a passion for early years education.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced holidays, paid sick leave, wellness days, and childcare discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community that values your unique self and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in nature every day.
- Qualifications: Must be 16+, passionate about child development, and have basic English and Maths skills.
The predicted salary is between 8 - 8 £ per hour.
Nursery: Farley Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School
Address: Garstons Track, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO21 2NB
Hours: Monday - Friday, 36 hours
Salary: £8 per hour
Remarkable futures start here. Our nursery school is a truly special place to learn and play. We’re proud to be the UK’s first yurt-based outdoor nursery, nestled within a two-acre site surrounded by the fields and animals of Sparsholt College. Our children spend much of their time (whatever the weather) exploring the great outdoors; our cosy yurts provide a calm and nurturing space—designed with natural acoustics, a soothing sensory atmosphere, and insulated with sheep’s wool to stay warm and welcoming throughout the winter months.
At Farley Sparsholt, we encourage our children to be curious, imaginative, and confident learners in a setting where nature is their classroom. Our days are filled with hands-on experiences that spark curiosity—from bug hunts and woodland adventures to growing our own seasonal vegetables. We believe that outdoor learning inspires not only a love for the natural world but also a lifelong love of learning.
About the role: As an Apprentice Early Years Educator you will be a key part of keeping our children safe, loved and inspired to learn. Key activities include:
- Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily
- Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions
- Bond with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments
Essentials:
- Are 16 or over, have a passion for children and an aptitude for learning
- Minimum requirements to apply for this role are English and Maths GCSE grades 2 or E or above OR Functional Skills Level 1 or above.
- Are able to commit to a full apprenticeship programme.
- Are patient and friendly
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
Benefits:
- We get the basics right: 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)
- 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
- Growing together: 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.
Love the outdoors in any weather then this is a job for you, we’d love to welcome you. 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. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete thorough compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.
Early Years Apprentice in Winchester employer: Storal
At Farley Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School, we pride ourselves on being a unique and nurturing environment where both children and staff can thrive. Our commitment to outdoor learning fosters a culture of curiosity and creativity, while our comprehensive benefits package—including enhanced holidays, wellness support, and professional development opportunities—ensures that our employees feel valued and supported. Join us in a role that not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on children's lives but also encourages your personal growth in a vibrant community.
