Job Description

Join Our Team as a Forest School Leader!

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At

The Avenues,

we're looking for a

Nursery

Forest School Leader

to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let's make a difference together!


As a Forest School Leader, you will be providing high quality care and education to the children, inspiring them to explore nature with our specialised approach to outdoor learning.


Our Forest School gives children the opportunity to learn and grow in a natural setting, allowing them to admire and explore the environment. We believe that this form of learning is incredibly important for children to develop in a healthy way, as it teaches them how to respect and care for nature and its ecosystems.

To be considered for this role,

Level 3 Full and Relevant Forest School Certification is required for this Forest School Leader role.


Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here's how we make a difference for you:

Childcare Perks:

Free childcare for the first month and

52% discount

(based on working hours) to support your family.

Holiday and Celebrations:

31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!

Volunteer Day:

1 paid day per year to volunteer and give back to the local community

Career Development:

Access to

The National College

full of training and courses

Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support:

Enjoy

Perkbox

discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.

Recognition & Rewards:

Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.

Pay:

14.00 per hour

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week

Location:

Townsend Montessori Nursery Faversham, Unit 4 Capital House, Jubilee Way, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8GD

About our Nursery

Townsend Montessori Nursery Faversham is located on Jubilee Way, which backs onto the Faversham recreation ground. The setting is a short drive from Faversham train station and within walking distance too as well as of the town centre with parking available on site. At our children's nursery, we focus on learning through year-round outdoor play within our large garden and natural forest area. We have 4 rooms in our nursery, Bluebells which is our under 2's room. Poppies which is our 2 year old room and we have 2 Pre-School rooms known as Daisies and Tulips which are for children age 3 years until they go to school. We do cookery with the children every day as well as Montessori activities and the children adore this time.

What being a Nursery Room Leader involves

As a Nursery Room Leader, you will work alongside the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while delivering exceptional care and education. Key responsibilities include:


Leading and mentoring the team to provide high-quality early years education with passion and energy. Supporting the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth nursery operations and consistent quality. Acting as a role model by promoting initiative, creativity, and high standards of care. Building strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to support the best outcomes for children. Overseeing the team's implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging learning opportunities. Taking charge of nursery operations in the Nursery Manager's absence. Encouraging continuous improvement through feedback and supporting professional development. Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets each child's needs.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today - we can't wait to hear from you!

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.


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