Job Description

Love Early Years and the Great Outdoors? Join Our Unique Nursery!

Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner with a passion for nature and outdoor learning? We're a small, vibrant team offering children unforgettable experiences--from farm adventures and garden projects to animal encounters, picnics at Overbury Court, and plenty of muddy welly walks! If you thrive outside the classroom and want to inspire children through nature, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements:

Early Years qualification (Level 2/3 or equivalent)

Two satisfactory relevant references

Satisfactory disclosure check and sign-up to the update service

Person Specification

Enjoys the outdoors

Positive can-do attitude

Passionate about child care and keen to step up to managing and guiding a team

A full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification in childcare

A good understanding of the EYFS and a variety of approaches to learning and development

A thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Submit to an enhanced DBS check

Be prepared to undertake further training including ongoing safeguarding and paediatric first aid.

Duties and responsibilities

Assist in delivering high-quality education and care based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Help plan, implement, and evaluate a range of age-appropriate activities and experiences that engage children and support their learning and development.

Foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that supports each child's growth in all areas--emotional, social, physical, and cognitive.

What we can offer you

Competitive rates of pay

Work with a small, highly qualified, and supportive team

Enjoy lots of outdoor space and a beautiful rural setting

Be part of a family-run, fun, and caring business

Further training opportunities

Closed over the Christmas period

Early close on Fridays

Access to Overbury farm, Overbury Court kitchen gardens as well as the Overbury village in general

Please email Laura at manager@overburygrasshoppers.co.uk for a job description and application form

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Work Location: In person