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Nursery team · Nurtured @ Ecclesfield

Forest School and Outdoor Education Practitioner

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and experience working in a nursery? If so, this is the role for you!

Forest School & Outdoor Education practitioner

Salary: £27,996

Location: Ecclesfield


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 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. 

#NURHP

Department
Nursery team
Role
Early Years Educator
Locations
Nurtured @ Ecclesfield
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About Nurtured Childcare

Nurtured Childcare is a multi-award winning group of nurseries operating across the North of England.

Our team of early years specialists deliver nurturing childcare and education that includes a varied programme of activities, inspiring children as they grow and develop.

A place to be unique.

Nursery team · Nurtured @ Ecclesfield

Forest School and Outdoor Education Practitioner

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and experience working in a nursery? If so, this is the role for you!

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