Forest School & Outdoor Education practitioner 

Salary: £26,436-£27,476

Location: Packmoor 

Outdoor Education and Forest School training will be provided.

Inspire Curiosity. Cultivate Wonder. Lead with Nature.

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 with 3 days being dedicated to outdoor education and 2 days supporting in a room.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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!

What You’ll Get:

• 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. 

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