Job description:
About Us Nature's Way Kindergarten is an outstanding outdoor early years provision, where children learn, explore and thrive through meaningful experiences in nature. We believe childhood should be filled with adventure, curiosity and discovery. Our unique approach combines outstanding early years practice with Forest School principles to provide children with the very best start in life. As our organisation continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced and passionate early years professional to join our leadership team. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is ready to take the next step into leadership. Working alongside the Kindergarten Manager, you will lead high-quality practice across the setting by supporting and mentoring staff, developing our curriculum, driving continuous improvement and helping shape the future growth of the kindergarten. This role has been specifically designed for someone who wants to influence practice beyond their own key children while continuing to work directly with children and families.
Main duties:
Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire outstanding early years practice across the kindergarten. Mentor, coach and support practitioners to continually develop their skills. Support the development and delivery of an engaging outdoor curriculum. Monitor children's progress and evaluate curriculum effectiveness. Lead quality improvement initiatives and reflective practice. Develop and review policies, procedures and systems. Strengthen partnerships with parents and the wider community. Support events, open days and curriculum enrichment opportunities. Contribute to self-evaluation, improvement planning and Ofsted readiness. Work alongside senior leaders to support the future growth and development of the business.
Experience and qualifications:
About You You will: Hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum). Have substantial experience working within an Early Years setting. Have an excellent understanding of the EYFS and child development. Be passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences. Enjoy supporting,
Personal qualities:
You will: Hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum). Have substantial experience working within an Early Years setting. Have an excellent understanding of the EYFS and child development. Be passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences. Enjoy supporting,
Terms and conditions:
30 days' paid holiday, above National Minimum Wage pay, workplace pension, supportive and professional team culture, high-quality in-house training, ongoing CPD opportunities and fully funded Forest School training to support career development.
Benefits:
Competitive pay Permanent year-round. 6 weeks paid holiday. Pension scheme. Paid sick leave. Ongoing CPD and leadership mentoring. Support towards (EYTT). Opportunities for future career progression within a growing organisation. A beautiful outdoor working environment where no two days are the same