Job Description

An opportunity for an Ofsted registered childminder is available at Tiny Wilds, a beautiful outdoor based childcare setting located in a wild garden on an organic smallholding on the edge of Dartmoor.

We are looking for someone who can join our small team (two other childminders (both primary school teachers) and three assistants) as an Ofsted registered childminder to run our 2 year old cabin.

Tiny Wilds is a childcare setting, led by an experienced lead teacher, that focuses on creative, active and nature-based learning for children aged 2-8.

We are looking for an Ofsted registered childminder to support the Lead teacher in the day to day running of Tiny Wilds and lead the Teeny Tiny Wilds cabin.

They will support the youngest children in their learning, following our daily rhythm and allowing the children to lead their play.

Tiny Wilds operates from a wild and rugged garden on an organic farm and wildlife project during term times. We are located in a river valley on the edge of Dartmoor, 4 miles from Tavistock. The Teeny Tiny Wilds cabin is a light and cosy cabin, with lovely big windows and glass doors that open up onto a small and safe outside area that enables the tiny ones to have a free flow in and out of their cabin. This garden opens on to the larger nature garden shared by all of the children. Tiny Wilds (2-4) is set in a beautiful, windowed yurt, both set in a half acre natural garden, which provides the freedom and exhilaration of outside, free-flow play. The farm is also home to a home ed group called Mighty Wilds (5-8), which is run from the house. The extraordinary nature accessible to Tiny Wilds is hard to find anywhere in the UK and our children have access to the ancient forests, SSSI land, boulder-strewn river and bluebell meadows that belong to the founders, as well as open moorland and organically farmed animals. On the farm we keep sheep, chickens, geese, pigs, ducks, ponies, cows and goats and have a lovely big gentle dog and a friendly fluffy cat. The children also have their own vegetable garden and green house.

Job Types: Permanent contract, Part-time

Part-time hours: 24 per week during term times and 6 days spread over holidays

Pay: From 14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Thursday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Yelverton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Ofsted registered childminder: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Please note that we will only consider applications with a covering letter detailing a) why you feel this job is right for you and b) why you feel you are the right person for this job and your CV attached

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Yelverton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Ofsted registered childminder: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/08/2025