1 x Early Years Educator to be a Key Person and Forest School Assistant

Location: Downend, Bristol, BS16 2RW

Days: * Ideally 4 days a week, Monday - Thursday (we’ve been pioneering the 4-day working week since we opened)

*3 days could be an option for the right person.

Hours: Applicants must be committed to working on a rota and be able to work at least one early start (7:30 am) and one later finish (5:45 pm). Approximately 4 days is equivalent to 34.5 hours a week.

Weeks: We are open 38 weeks a year, term time only. Holiday work is available (see below)

Start: ASAP after our half term holiday

Hourly Rate: Between *£12.60 and £13.75 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 £15.41

Contract: Permanent

Visits: We encourage prospective applicants to visit before applying. To arrange a site visit, please email jenny@outtherekindergartens.co.uk

Closing date:  Monday 3rd November

Interviews: Wk beginning 10th November

Job Details: This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the overall success and continuous improvement of Out There Kindergarten. We are seeking individuals who are on a journey, fully embracing the outdoors (and dressing appropriately), who are flexible and adaptable, kind and nurturing, and possess a good understanding of how children develop in their early years. 

You will already have experience working in a nursery setting, ideally somewhere similar to ours. You may be an early years Level 3 educator, an early years teacher, or an early years trainee teacher (or a primary or secondary teacher looking to work in early years).

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.

A Forest School experience is ideal, but we will also consider candidates who demonstrate a commitment to our vision and values, including Social and Emotional wellbeing, Developing Social Skills, Child-initiated learning, Nature Connection, promoting environmental sustainability, interactive and hands-on learning, and building an Inclusive and Diverse Community.

Please note we are a pack-up/pack-down provision. The job is both physically and mentally demanding, and all team members work on a rota regarding setting up and packing down resources, preparing snacks and afternoon tea and ensuring the place is clean and tidy, ready for the next day.

For full details, see the job ROS spec linked below.

Please note: Holiday work is available in October, Easter, May, and three weeks in the Summer, with the option to work all six weeks.  Everyone who works at the Kindie is required to work at least one whole week (4 days) of a holiday club. Please note this is paid at a different rate from the pay to the Kindergarten and paid according to the real living wage at the time (currently £12.60 per hour).

Bank Staff

Location: Brislington, Stapleton and Downend, Bristol

Ideally you will be able to work across all 3 settings. However, if you live locally to one setting and do not have your own transport, we will happily consider your application.

Days: We are open Monday - Thursday, 4 days a week

Hours: We are open between the hours of 8:00 and 17:30. We are looking for people who can commit to early starts and later finishes, working full or half days.

Weeks: We are open 38 weeks a year, term time only. Holiday work is available (see below)

Start: ASAP (subject to a successful online interview, two good references and a clean enhanced DBS)

Hourly Rate: Between *£12.21 and £12.60 per hour, depending on qualification and experience

*Please note holiday pay is paid in addition to this

Contract: Short term, flexible working

Job Details:

Flexible, casual work providing cover when needed. Perfect for qualified early years practitioners who love working outdoors. Rain or shine, we're outside connecting children with nature!. You might be a great fit if you:

- Have an early years qualifications or QTS

- Live locally to Brislington, Stapleton or Downend

- Have a genuine passion for nature-based learning

- Don't mind getting muddy and embrace all weather!

This is an exciting opportunity to work with some amazing individuals and be part of a committed and passionate team in a unique setting.

You will already have experience working in a nursery or school setting, ideally somewhere similar to ours. You may be an early years Level 3 educator, an early years teacher, or an early years trainee teacher (or a primary or secondary teacher looking to work in early years).

Forest School experience is ideal, but we will also consider candidates who demonstrate a commitment to our vision and values, including social and emotional wellbeing, Developing Social Skills, Child-initiated learning, Nature Connection, promoting environmental sustainability, interactive and hands-on learning, and building an Inclusive and Diverse Community.

Please note: Holiday work is available in October, Easter, May, and three weeks in the Summer, with the option to work all six weeks.  Everyone who works at the Kindie is required to work at least one whole week (4 days) of a holiday club. Please note this is paid at a different rate from the pay to the Kindergarten and paid according to the real living wage at the time (currently £12.60 per hour).