Outdoor education jobs in United Kingdom

Main Purpose of Job: · To work as a key person, and member of the nursery team to provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children. · To have full regard to the requirements of the Statutory Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Safeguarding: · All staff must have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Main Responsibilities and Tasks: · To work within our Early Years Team, supporting the planning and implementation of activities with individual or groups of children, promoting effective teaching and learning. · To be part of our Early Years Team that provides a purposeful, stimulating environment rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. · To promote the inclusion of all children. · To use professional knowledge of the individual and diverse ways that children learn and develop, to meet their differing needs. · To establish positive and sensitive relationships with children. · To act as a role model and set achievable expectations. · To be responsible for organising the environment inside and outside to ensure that resources and equipment are available and appropriate to meet the needs of the individual children in the group. These activities will take into account children’s abilities interests, language and cultural backgrounds. · Make regular observations of children to ascertain which activities are best suited to needs of individual children in the group. · Plan and participate in activities which develop each child in the group to her/his fullest potential. · Record as required details of children’s developmental progress and attendance (i.e. children’s records, online learning journal and register) · To liaise closely with parents /carers, informing them about the nursery and its delivery of the EYFS, exchanging information about the children’s progress and encouraging parental involvement. · Provide a safe and healthy environment at all times for all children in the group, reporting any concerns with regards to the premises, outdoor area or equipment to the Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager. · To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff members; which is obtained as part of the job. · To provide comfort and care at all times and ensure that children feel welcome and safe. · Be involved in supervision of children in free play and outside play. · To assist with domestic duties as required. · Be familiar with safeguarding including own responsibilities together with care and risk assessment. · To communicate with our Early Years Team, supporting the planning and implementation of activities with individuals or groups of children; promoting effective teaching and learning. · To meet the physical needs of children, encouraging good standards of personal hygiene, whilst promoting independence. · To provide support for the children’s emotional and social needs by implementing the principles of our Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy and role modelling high standards in all aspects of their role and personal conduct. · To encourage children to interact and work co-operatively with others. · To support the Company’s commitment on safeguarding children in all aspects of the service. · To have a knowledge of and adhere to all Health and Safety Regulations. · To attend meetings as required and participate in training opportunities and performance development. · To be accountable for the delivery of the above responsibilities and tasks. · To undertake any duties set to you by the Management Team that will assist in the day-to-day running of the Nursery and Pre-school.

The role: Are you passionate about early childhood education, the outdoors and eager to play a pivotal role in shaping a new nursery? We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our team at Higher Vibrations Forest School Nursery, a vibrant new nursery set to open soon in Croydon. Your role will be to support and inspire a small team, to offer children daily experiences in the outdoor environment. We are a small forest school setting (up to 20 children) based in13.5 acres of ancient oak woodland. We have a main base building with access to our own private outdoor space. Working Monday to Friday 8-5.30 Salary £27-30,0000 Depending on experience. Responsibilities: - Supporting the management and supervision of nursery staff, including hiring, training and evaluating performance. - Supporting the development and the implementation of age-appropriate curriculum and activities for children. - Ensure compliance with all regulations and health and safety standards. - Liaising with parents/carers regarding their child’s progress or any concerns. - Supporting with all systems and processes including staff development in preparation for OFSTED. - Create a warm and welcoming environment for children, parents, and staff - Leadership of daily operations, including scheduling, record-keeping, and maintaining inventory of supplies. What we are looking for: - Ability to multitask and prioritise responsibilities, - *A minimum Early Years Level 3 qualification or QTS/PGCE - *2 years’ experience as a deputy - *Forests school leader desirable but not essential or someone with a great passion for nature and outdoor play. - *Experience of implementing the EYFS statutory framework. - Knowledge of nursery operations and best practices including safeguarding - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English - A commitment to strong relationship building. Our commitment: - 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays. - Company pension - Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. - We offer competitive compensation based on experience. - Social events throughout the year. As it’s a new nursery you will have a huge impact in embedding our ethos connecting children to nature~learning through play and creating the team culture. Join us in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can flourish and reach their full potential. We look forward to welcoming you to the Higher Vibrations Forest School family!

Activ Camps Ltd is a friendly and lively company running activity camps and after school clubs for children across South London. We are passionate about providing the highest quality experience for children within our community, as well as the best possible customer care experience for their parents and carers. We are looking for a warm, engaging and highly organised individual with experience in customer service and administration to join our team. This person should have a keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to work, as well as passion for supporting children and families. Key Responsibilities To act as the main point of contact for parents and carers, and other stakeholders, on phone, email and social media platforms, demonstrating a high level of knowledge of our provision and guiding customers through the booking process To handle all bookings, cancellations and changes to bookings with efficiency To clearly and confidently communicate Activ Camps’ policies, procedure and terms of booking to parents and carers To process payments from a variety of sources, including childcare voucher schemes and credit, chasing outstanding payments in a systematic and timely manner To assist in resolving complaints in a timely and appropriate manner, liaising with colleagues to ensure that these can be fully investigated with an appropriate response communicated to the complainant To prepare a variety of registers for our camps and clubs, including medical and special education needs and disability (SEND) registers, ensuring that all necessary information is recorded and collated To communicate regularly with staff members at our camps and clubs, ensuring that administrative processes are being adequately managed on site To participate in team meetings, sharing insights and updates on customer interactions, addressing any specific trends To contact and build relationships with local schools and parent/teacher associations to help promote Activ Camps to new customers To support the general organisation and administration of Activ Camps. Personal Specifications Essential Attributes: Previous experience in customer service and administrative roles Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Excellent numerical skills Previous experience working with Google Sheets/Excel spreadsheets Proactive and resolution-focused, with the capability of working independently Desirable Attributes: Passionate about children and/or sports and outdoor activities Experience working within the childcare industry An understanding of differing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Knowledge of Childcare Voucher & Tax-Free Childcare payment processes Salary: £26,000 per annum Contract: Full Time Contract Start date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 Work hours: 0930 - 1800 During the school holidays hours will vary based on the requirements of our camps and clubs Holidays: 23 days pro-rata plus all public holidays Location: Company Office in Brixton, London, with the possibility to work from home on occasion Commencement subject to: Two rounds of interview, two suitable references and a contract returned with Associated Annexes signed. Safeguarding Activ Camps Ltd is committed to safe practice in recruitment and selection that includes consideration of issues to do with child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Engagements of work will not be authorised unless staff have completed an Enhanced DBS, references verified and checks completed in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy. Inclusion & Diversity At Activ Camps, we know that diversity makes our team stronger and more successful. The children that we work with come from all backgrounds and it is important that our team reflects the diversity of the people that we work with. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for jobs with us and bring their perspectives and experience to our team. How to apply Successful candidates will be invited to interview as soon as convenient for both parties. Please note Activ Camps Ltd is unable to reimburse interview expenses. Information correct on 18.04.2024 and subject to change thereafter. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £26,000.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Schedule: Holidays Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 07/05/2024

St James's Pre-School is a family run business who are passionate about providing quality care for our children. All our staff and children are part of our family, their welfare is our priority and ensuring their happiness is why we love our jobs. We provide a caring and stimulating environment where we support every child to succeed, have confidence and be independent. We are privileged to provide them invaluable skills to support them into Primary School. We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner with ideally a L3 qualification and experience of supporting Key Children to work at our Eden Park setting. Working Monday, Tuesday and Friday between the hours of 12:00 to 3:45pm. We run out of a very large and recently refurbished church hall (with smaller hall) and outdoor spaces with an average of 40+ children between the age of 2-5. You will support the Manager with day to-day running of the room. You will perform an important role caring for children, maintaining a safe high-quality, stimulating learning environment with a mix of educational and role play. You will be a role model with a passion for supporting children to succeed, with excellent communication skills, patient, kind, fun, caring with the ability to implement new ideas, continually improve practice and support the management team. The Role: 1. To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children 2. To be aware of the nursery policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to 3. To support the Manager to promote welfare of all children in the setting and take part in organising systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care 4. To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately – in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies 5. To use resources effectively 6. To reflect on practice and routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child throughout the day 7. To support planning and the provision of a stimulating range of age-appropriate activities and ensuring activities are well-resourced and creatively set-up 8. To lead observations and the assessment of children’s learning and development ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively – including Individual Education Plans for children with Special Educational Needs. 9. To develop genuine bonds with your key children and support colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key person responsibilities 10. To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in Pre-School life 11. To contribute to the effective recording and resolution of any complaints or investigations, ensuring confidentiality at all times 12. To be professional and a good role model to the children and other staff members, at all times 13. To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, parent’s evenings and special events 14. To encourage, development and support of other staff members by communicating effectively, sharing knowledge and experience. 15. To respect and value all colleagues, children and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment 16. To cooperate and work effectively with the management team, taking on additional responsibilities/duties and positively promoting developments in policies and procedures.