Early Years Practitioner - London, United Kingdom - Collingham Gardens Nursery

Description

Are you passionate about high-quality preschool education, and connecting young inner-city children to nature?

We are a small nursery of just 24 children, with a unique educational ethos, and boasting a wild and magical outdoor garden space in the midst of an historic part of Central London.

The forest school ethos is a key part of our approach in the setting, as our days are spent enjoying the outdoors whatever the weather.

Alongside this there are elements of Steiner and Reggio teaching embedded into how we support the children through inspiring, creative and innovative early years education.

If you are looking for a new challenge and opportunity to be part of a progressive setting inspired by the Forest School ethos, and have a passion to continuously provide the best early years education we would love to hear from you.

1) You want children to be outdoors and immersed in nature as much as possible.
2) You always prioritise the needs of the children.
3) You have experience of working with a positive and ambitious staff team, who are continuously working together to assess and implement fun and alternative activities to further children's learning and development.
4) You want to work with like-minded people who recognise the importance of teaching children to care for one another and for nature.
5) You want to facilitate learning experiences which set strong foundations for children to be confident learners and critical thinkers.
6) You want to make a direct impact on providing quality education through being part of a community of learners
7) You love sending your colleagues home covered in messy play/mud/paint
8) You are not afraid of holding a handful of worms or finding one in a child's pocket
9) You're not sure who is having more fun, the children or the staff team?
10) You are ready to be inspired by the Collingham ethos


Person Specification

• Level 2 or 3 Forest School and/or Childcare qualification.
• Ability to take initiative and work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to work with parents and to encourage their involvement.
• A love of nature
• Creative, resourceful person

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We celebrate the diverse backgrounds that make up our community and consider it important that people from a diverse range of backgrounds are represented in our setting.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
£20,500.00-£23,200.00 per year


Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
COLLEYP21