Forest School Lead

Thrive Childcare; Paisley; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Scotland is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to teach children traditional skills and nature-based activities. Located at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport, the role involves outdoor work in varying conditions. Ideal candidates will have experience in woodland management and environmental studies. The position offers competitive pay at £12.70/hour for a 40-hour work week, along with various employee rewards and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid days off

Childcare discounts

Professional training

Uniform and PPE provided

Monthly cash incentives

Qualifications

• Experience with woodland management and nature-based activities in a nursery setting.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Proficient in risk assessments and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach traditional skills and nature-based activities to children.
• Promote respect for nature and wildlife.
• Implement land management techniques.

Skills

Woodland management

Environmental study

Risk assessment implementation

Knowledge of wildlife

Traditional crafts

Job description

Overview

At Thrive Childcare and Education, we know childhood is a treasured time and so we put our children and their families first every time. Furthermore, we take great pride in looking after our staff to ensure longevity of employment/staff retention, training and career developmental opportunities.

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.

• Nearly 50 nurseries across the company (and growing)
• 1200 plus Thrive Childcare and Education colleagues
• 4000 plus families in our care

Being recognised as a local provider of choice has resulted in greater demand for nursery places and that’s where YOU come in. We are recruiting for the following role(s) and applicants are encouraged to ring our support teams to explore our opportunities on a confidential basis.

• Role – Looking to recruit a qualified Early Years Practitioner who has experience in the surrounding woodland area of our nursery. Experience within this particular role is essential – teaching traditional skills and nature-based activities to children in a nursey setting.

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

• Rate - £12.70/Hr – 40hrs/week Monday to Friday
• Location - Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport

So, if you are looking to join a meaningful and values-based business, you have come to the right place!

What’s in this for YOU?

• Highly competitive rates of pay which includes additional paid days off Birthday/Wellbeing day off.
• YOU can earn extra money through monthly referrals.
• We are not an employment agency – we are an employer of choice.
• A professional, supportive and speedy onboarding service which includes paid DBS and PVG registrations.
• Personal progression, training, induction programmes which can led to career opportunities.
• Christmas week closure ensures YOU can spend valuable time off with family.
• Company supplied and paid for uniforms and PPE
• Up To 85% ff Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive

In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice.

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.