Looking for something different? So are we.We are on the look out for energetic, resilient, friendly and fun people to join our t.....
Looking for something different? So are we.
We are on the look out for energetic, resilient, friendly and fun people to join our team as an Early Years Educator in our unique setting. You may be a teacher looking for something different, an experienced level 3 practitioner or someone who is passionate about working in early years but doesn't have the qualification (yet ! we can help with that).
Location: Brislington, Bristol, BS4 4DY
Days: 4 days a week Monday - Thursday (we’ve been pioneering the 4 day working week since we opened our first Kindergarten in 2017)
Hours: Applicants must be committed to working on a rota and be able to do at least one early start (7.30am) and one later finish (17:45). 4 days is approx 34.5 hours a week.
Weeks: We are open 38 weeks a year, term time only. Holiday work is available for 6 weeks of the year (see below)
Start: ASAP and as soon as we have interviewed the right candidate
Hourly Rate: Between *£12.50 and £14.00 per hour depending on qualification and experience (a salaried position can be arranged upon request)
*please note holiday pay is paid in addition to this as we are term time only taking the hourly rate to between £13.45 and £15.69.
Contract: Permanent
Visits: We encourage visits before submitting an application
Closing date: 21st November 2024
Interviews: TBC
Job Details: This is a very exciting opportunity to join our team and be involved in the overall success and continuous improvement of Out There Kindergarten. We are looking for someone who is on a journey, who fully embraces the outdoors (and dresses appropriately), who is flexible and adaptable, who is kind and nurturing, who has good knowledge of how children develop in their early years. You will already have experience of working in a nursery setting, ideally somewhere similar to ours. You may be an early years teacher (or a teacher looking to work in early years) and/or be on your own Forest School journey.
Equally, you may be unqualified but have lots of experience working with early years children in a similar setting. For the right person with the right mindset and can do attitude, we will work with you to help you develop the necessary skillset and knowledge to fulfil the role successfully and confidently. If you are unqualified, we will help you progress to become qualified (level 3 Early Years Educator or above) after a period of settling in.
You will be a key person with your own group of key children. You will be an excellent role model to the children, and help ensure high standards of early years care, teaching and learning.
Forest School experience is ideal but equally we will consider candidates who show a commitment to our vision and values; Social and emotional wellbeing, Developing Social Skills, Child initiated learning, Nature Connection, Promoting environmental sustainability, Interactive, hands-on learning and Building an Inclusive and Diverse Community.
For full details see the job role and persons spec linked.
Please note: Holiday work is available in October, Easter, May and 3 weeks in the Summer with the option to work all 6 weeks. Everyone who works at the Kindie is required to work at least one full week (4 days) of a holiday club.
What we offer in return:
We are an adventurous and progressive outdoor Kindergarten with a strong focus on child-led free play in a woodland setting. Our vision and ethos promote social and emotional well-being, social skills, interactive, hands-on learning and nature connection.
We like to employ resilient, high-energy people committed to providing outstanding early-years education in an outdoor environment.
We offer the opportunity to work outside for most of the day alongside friendly, like-minded team members.
We are a real living wage employer, and in recognition and appreciation of the work people, we offer various incentives.
a competitive salary
career progression, professional development opportunities and in-house training
regular supervisions and team meetings for giving thanks and feedback
a job that will keep you fit and healthy
social events throughout the year
staff wellbeing priorities
a day off on your birthday (or a day in lieu if your birthday falls in the school holidays or on the weekend)money towards outdoor work clothes
a super cool hoodie from Stanley/Stella
company sick pay after completion of probation period
time off during term time for the important things in life such as festivals, weddings, and short breaks out of school holidays
£500 joining bonus upon completion of probation period (4 months)