Diversity Statement
Out There Kindergarten is committed to promoting Equality and Diversity. We encourage applications from all ethnic backgrounds and all gender identities. Equal opportunity and Respect for every individual are of primary importance to our organisation and our employees, and the children and families we work with.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Out There Kindergarten is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection process relating to references are rigorous and comply with national and local guidance.
Why work outdoors and in nature?
“You should sit in nature for at least 20 minutes a day ….. unless you’re busy. Then you should sit for an hour. ”
There’s no better time to work outdoors. And there’s no better time for children to have frequent opportunities to access green spaces and play outside in nature.
Spending time in nature has significant benefits for everyone’s health and well-being.
Read more about it here …..
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Keep scrolling for full details of Current Vacancies
We are currently on the look out for …
Early Years Educators, Early Years Support Person and Forest School Assistants to open our new setting in Downend to start in April 2025
Why work with Out There?
We are an adventurous and progressive outdoor Kindergarten with a strong focus on child-led free play in a woodland setting. Our vision and ethos promote social and emotional well-being, social skills, interactive, hands-on learning and nature connection.
We like to employ resilient, high-energy people committed to providing outstanding early-years education in an outdoor environment.
We offer the opportunity to work outside for most of the day alongside friendly, like-minded team members.
We are a real living wage employer, and in recognition and appreciation of the work people, we offer various incentives.
a competitive salary
career progression, professional development opportunities and in-house training
regular supervisions and team meetings for giving thanks and feedback
a job that will keep you fit and healthy
social events throughout the year
staff wellbeing priorities
a day off on your birthday (or a day in lieu if your birthday falls in the school holidays or on the weekend)money towards outdoor work clothes
a super cool hoodie from Stanley/Stella
company sick pay after completion of probation period
time off during term time for the important things in life such as festivals, weddings, and short breaks out of school holidays
2 x Early Years Educators with Experience and Qualification
Location: Downend, Bristol, BS16 2RW
Days: 4 days a week Monday - Thursday (we’ve been pioneering the 4 day working week since we opened)
Hours: Applicants must be committed to working on a rota and be able to do at least one early start (7.30am) and one later finish (17:45). 4 days is approx 34.5 hours a week.
Weeks: We are open 38 weeks a year, term time only. Holiday work is available (see below)
Start: Ideally Tuesday 1st April 2025 for training week (the Kindergarten opens on Tuesday 22nd April after Easter Break)
Hourly Rate: Between *£13:00 and £14.16 per hour depending on qualification and experience
*please note holiday pay is paid in addition to this as we are term time only taking the hourly rate to between £14.57 and £15.87
Contract: Permanent
Visits: We encourage visits before submitting an application. To arrange a site visit please email jenny@outtherekindergartens.co.uk
Closing date: 23/02/2025
Interviews: wk beginning Monday 3rd March
Job Details: This is a very exciting opportunity to join our team and be involved in the overall success and continuous improvement of Out There Kindergarten. We are looking for individuals who are on a journey, who fully embrace the outdoors (and dress appropriately), who are flexible and adaptable, who are kind and nurturing, who have good knowledge of how children develop in their early years. You will already have experience of working in a nursery setting, ideally somewhere similar to ours. You may be an early years level 3 educator, an early years teacher or early years trainee teacher (or a teacher looking to work in early years) and/or be on your own Forest School journey.
You will be a key person with your own group of key children. You will be an excellent role model to the children, and help ensure high standards of early years care, teaching and learning.
Forest School experience is ideal but equally we will consider candidates who show a commitment to our vision and values; Social and emotional wellbeing, Developing Social Skills, Child initiated learning, Nature Connection, Promoting environmental sustainability, Interactive, hands-on learning and Building an Inclusive and Diverse Community.
For full details see the job role and persons spec linked below.
Please note: Holiday work is available in October, Easter, May and 3 weeks in the Summer with the option to work all 6 weeks. Everyone who works at the Kindie is required to work at least one full week (4 days) of a holiday club.
Early Years Support Position
Location: Downend, Bristol, BS16 2RW
Days: 4 days a week Monday - Thursday (we’ve been pioneering the 4 day working week since we opened)
Hours: Applicants must be committed to working on a rota and be able to do at least one early start (7.30am) and one later finish (17:45). 4 days is approx 34.5 hours a week.
Weeks: We are open 38 weeks a year, term time only. Holiday work is available (see below)
Start: Ideally Tuesday 1st April 2025 for a training week (the Kindergarten opens on Tuesday 22nd April after Easter Break)
Hourly Rate: Between *£12.36 and £13:00 per hour depending on qualification and experience
*please note holiday pay is paid in addition to this as we are term time only taking the hourly rate to between £13.85 and £14.57.
Contract: Permanent
Visits: We encourage visits before submitting an application (to arrange a visit please email jenny@outtherekindergatens.co.uk )
Closing date: 23/02/2025
Interviews:
Job Details:
Please note: Holiday work is available in October, Easter, May and 3 weeks in the Summer with the option to work all 6 weeks. Everyone who works at the Kindie is required to work at least one full week (4 days) of a holiday club.
Student Placements
If you are a student looking for a placement we'd love to hear from you. Come play, explore and learn as part of a great team for a minimum of 4 weeks.
We are looking for students that want to develop their knowledge in outdoor and alternative education.
You will need an up to date DBS check or take care of the cost if you would prefer us to run a check for you.
To apply for a student placement please complete the online form.
Volunteer with us
If you are looking to gain experience in early years outdoor learning, we'd love to hear from you. Come play, explore and learn as part of a great team for a minimum of 6-8 weeks.
We are looking for volunteers that want to develop their knowledge in outdoor and alternative education.
Ideally you will have a DBS on the update service but you can apply for one through us.
To apply for a volunteer position, please fill up that form: