Outdoor education jobs in London

Purpose of the Job: To provide safe, high-quality education and care for nursery children, with a focus on play-based learning both indoors and outdoors, and to offer one-to-one support for children with additional needs. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Implement the nursery's responsibilities according to the SEND Code of Practice, ensuring daily practices align with these guidelines. Early identification and support of children with SEND, following the graduated approach and implementing strategies to improve outcomes. Ensure all practitioners understand their responsibilities to children with SEN and the setting's approach to identifying and meeting SEN. Advise and support colleagues, ensuring parents are closely involved and their insights inform actions taken. Liaise with external professionals or agencies, incorporating their advice into setting planning. Arrange and facilitate parent discussion sessions where a child requires additional support to reach developmental milestones. Complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner, organize and/or attend professional/parental meetings, including SEND Support planning meetings and transition meetings. Pursue continuous professional development through training and encourage staff to attend appropriate sessions. Stay updated on changes to legislation regarding SEND. Safeguard and promote the welfare of children by following principles of safeguarding. Provide high-quality care and education in consultation with parents/carers, SENCO, and other agencies, ensuring each child's cognitive, social, and emotional needs are met. Maintain a safe nursery environment with high hygiene standards and implement safety procedures. Promote positive behaviour and support children's personal, social, and emotional development. Foster children's growth, self-esteem, and independence. Plan and deliver focused learning opportunities for individual children, working with key workers to discuss individual needs. Participate in outings and trips, supporting the nursery team in providing access to all areas of the curriculum. Maintain confidential files, reports, and developmental records for assessment purposes. Maintain communication with parents/carers to ensure their involvement in the nursery and encourage active participation in their child's learning. Support parents in accessing available services. Participate in supervision, appraisal, training, and relevant meetings. To ensure that all EYFS welfare requirements are met.

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