Early Years Practitioner

Thrive Childcare; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Kirkintilloch is looking for a Qualified Early Years Practitioner to create inspiring outdoor learning environments. You will work in various weather conditions while being passionate about environmental study and wildlife. The role requires experience in woodland and land management and the ability to implement risk assessments. The position offers 40 hours per week at £12.70 per hour from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years Practitioner with a passion for outdoor learning.
• Experience in managing woodland and land management techniques.
• Knowledgeable in wildlife, trees, and plant identification.

Responsibilities

• Create outdoor learning environments that inspire and uplift.
• Work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Promote respect for nature and wildlife.

Skills

Outdoor learning environments

Woodland management

Environmental study

Risk assessments

Knowledge of wildlife and plants

Woodwork and traditional crafts

Job description

Early Years Practitioner

At Thrive Childcare and Education, we know childhood is a treasured time and so we put our children and their families first every time.

Who are Thrive Childcare & Education?

Since we started as a business, we have acquired some fantastic groups of nurseries, all of which are of the highest quality and integrity. All our Nurseries in Scotland and England are well establish under Thrive Childcare & Education brands.

Rate of Pay

40Hrs per week at £12.70/Hr (Monday to Friday)

Location

Kirkintilloch Nature Kindergarten!

About The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner Qualified you will create outdoor learning environments that inspire and uplift.

Responsibilities

1. Working outdoors in all seasons and weathers
2. A thorough understand of woodland management and principles
3. Land management techniques
4. Be passionate about environmental study
5. Knowledgeable about wildlife trees and plant IDs
6. Promoting and having respect for nature
7. Experience in woodwork and traditional crafts
8. Experience in drawing up and implementing risk assessments

Equal Opportunities Statement

All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Thrive Childcare & Education are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.