Forest School and Outdoor Education Practitioner

Forest School and Outdoor Education Practitioner

Salary: £26,436-£27,476

Location: Shiregreen

Inspire Curiosity. Cultivate Wonder. Lead with Nature.

Outdoor Education and Forest School training will be provided.

Are you a nature-loving, mud‑embracing, tree‑hugging educator with a passion for outdoor learning? At Nurtured Childcare
, we believe the best classrooms have no walls. We’re on the lookout for a visionary Forest School & Outdoor Education practitioner to bring the magic of the outdoors to life across our nursery. This will be a split role: 3 days dedicated to outdoor education and 2 days supporting in a room.

• Support our Outdoor Education Lead in designing and delivering awe‑inspiring Forest School and outdoor education experiences.
• Champion wellbeing through nature‑based learning that nurtures children, families, and staff alike.
• Create magical spaces that spark curiosity, exploration, and environmental awareness.
• Promote sustainability through hands‑on eco‑activities, community allotments, and the 3 Rs:
  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
• Build community through stay‑and‑play sessions, open days, and partnerships that connect people with nature.
• Support growth by helping the nursery embed our outdoor ethos from day one.
• Keep it safe with robust risk assessments, safeguarding practices, and compliance with EYFS and health & safety standards.

• A qualified childcare practitioner (level 3 in childcare) with a deep love for outdoor education.
• A creative thinker with a flair for designing engaging, inclusive outdoor learning experiences.
• A sustainability advocate who walks the talk.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, child‑centred environment.
• Someone who’s not afraid to get muddy, climb trees, or build a bug hotel!

• A supportive, values‑driven team that shares your passion for nature and wellbeing.
• Opportunities to shape the future of outdoor education across our nurseries.
• Training in Outdoor Education and Forest School.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every single day.

A role that’s as rewarding as it is refreshing. Apply now and help us grow a generation that loves, respects, and learns from the natural world.