Job Description

Nursery @ Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden- Join our Team to support families in film!

Hours: 30- 40 hours per week (Full or Part time)

Full Time Salary: 28,017.60 (40 hour salary)

Forest School / Outdoor Learning Educator - Pre-School Room ("The Forest")

We are looking for a passionate and nurturing

Forest School / Outdoor Learning Educator

to join our pre-school team, lovingly known as The Forest Folk. This is a predominantly outdoor role, so a love for nature, enthusiasm for Forest School principles, and a commitment to outdoor learning are essential.

You'll be working with young children in a supportive, play-based outdoor environment that values curiosity, resilience, and connection with the natural world.

About Us:

The WonderWorks is the first childcare company delivering childcare to families who work in the film and TV industry.

We have a passion for outdoors, storytelling, story making, curiosity and creativity and we're committed to providing a nurturing environment where children aged 0-5 can grow, learn, and thrive. Our innovative approach celebrates each child's individuality and fosters a lifelong love for learning.

What We're Looking For:

A Level 3 childcare qualification and are someone who thrives in the fresh air, enjoys muddy adventures, and can inspire learning through outdoor experiences - we'd love to hear from you!

(If you are unqualified, please send us a message or add a covering letter about your outdoor learning/forest school and early years experience. We are likely to reject your application without this).

Responsibilities:

To work as an educator within our Pre School outdoor garden classroom with children ages 3-5. To contribute to the development of the nursery setting. To act as a key person to a group of children, building secure relationships with children and families. To be responsible and committed to protecting all children within your care, at all times. To maintain exceptional practice on a day-to-day basis, with a determination to always ensure high-quality teaching and education. To keep up to date with all legislation and changes to national policy. To support the nursery management team in creating an engaging and stimulating outdoor learning environment for the children to explore and learn, providing adult led activities and provocations around their interests and using 'Planning in the moment' opportunities throughout the day. To deliver The WonderWorks Approach and curriculum. To complete required training, as set out in the induction programme or as set by the nursery management team. To be a flexible member of staff within the nursery day. To ensure statutory guidance and regulations are always followed. To uphold The WonderWorks Values of Community, Courage, and Care.
Full job description available at interview stage.

Why Join Us?

Make a Difference: Your work will have a profound impact on the lives of young children, setting the foundation for their future success.

Collaborative Community: Join a team of dedicated early years educators who share your passion for early childhood education.

Child Led approach: We offer a unique approach to care and learning, based on high quality teaching and listening to children. If you like researching alongside children, you will love what we do.

Company Benefits: Gym membership, discounted childcare, health insurance, free parking, paid lunch breaks, free home cooked lunch cooked by our nursery chef- every day, 28 days annual leave plus extras such as birthday and Christmas leave. Plus, a range of team social events, and an opportunity to learn about the film industry.

Please note we are open from 7am-7pm Monday- Friday, 50 weeks of the year.

We are currently recruiting for a number of full time educators across all 0-5 age groups, due to a nursery expansion. Full time roles are 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days per week.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,017.60 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free fitness classes Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Private medical insurance Shuttle service provided Sick pay
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Early Years/Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Early Years/Childcare or Forest School Level 3 (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/05/2025
Reference ID: Qualified EY Educator