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Early Years Level 3

Salary

£28,080-£30,500 per year, inc benefits

Location

Cinderford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Job type

Permanent

Sector

Education

Job ref

X3-1289578

Job posted

Posted 4 days ago

🌿 Early Years Educator / Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) – Forest School

📍 Location: Longhope, Gloucestershire
💰 Salary: £28,080 - £30,500 + per annum (DOE)
⏰ Hours: Full-time or Part-time available (e.g. 40 hours over 4 days)

🍃 About Our Forest School

Do you love the outdoors and want to inspire young children through nature?

We’re a warm, welcoming Forest School nursery in Longhope, where learning happens through mud kitchens, woodland walks, fresh air, and exploration. Our approach encourages curiosity, independence, and confidence in children aged 0–5.

We’re now looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our team. Whether you're experienced or newly qualified, we’d love to support you on your journey and help you grow in a nurturing, outdoor-focused environment.

🌳 What You’ll Be Doing

✨ Creating Outdoor Learning Experiences

  • Plan and deliver fun, engaging activities linked to the EYFS, with a strong focus on outdoor and nature-based learning
  • Support children to explore, take safe risks, and build confidence through Forest School experiences

👶 Supporting Your Key Children

  • Build strong, trusting relationships with your key children and their families
  • Observe and track development, celebrating every milestone

🛡️ Keeping Children Safe & Happy

  • Maintain excellent safeguarding, health, and safety standards
  • Help create a safe space where children feel secure to explore and learn

🍽️ Daily Care & Routines

  • Support with meals, personal care, and outdoor play (whatever the weather!)

🤝 Being Part of a Team

  • Work closely with a supportive, friendly team
  • Communicate with parents and professionals to provide the best care

What We’re Looking For

  • Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (NVQ, CACHE, or equivalent)
  • A genuine love for working outdoors and with young children
  • Basic understanding of EYFS (full support provided for newly qualified staff)
  • Experience is great, but not essential – we welcome newly qualified candidates!
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

💚 What You’ll Get in Return

  • Competitive salary with regular reviews
  • Generous annual leave – including your birthday off! 🎉
  • Ongoing training and development, including Forest School learning
  • A supportive team who will mentor and guide you if you’re newly qualified
  • Staff childcare discounts
  • The chance to work in a beautiful outdoor setting every day

🌟 Why Join Us?

This is more than just a nursery role – it’s a chance to be part of a Forest School community, where you can make a real difference, grow your career, and enjoy your work every day.

Apply now

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