Woodland Nurture – Forest School and Outdoor Learning

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Come and Work With Us!

Are you passionate about nature, outdoor learning, and making a difference to children’s lives?

At Woodland Nurture, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team and help us create unforgettable, nature-based learning experiences for children in our beautiful child-centred woodland setting.

The position is on a self-employed basis with a good rate of pay.

We will consider one or more persons to cover Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (9am-3.30pm) termtime.

The successful candidate(s) will…

have experience of Forest School/outdoor learning and preferably be Forest School Level 3 trained

have a love of the outdoors whatever the weather

be passionate about enabling children to become happy, confident individuals

have experience working with children with diverse needs

have experience of using PACE

have an understanding of autonomous, child-centred learning

recognise the importance of play

have excellent communication skills

be able to think creatively and reflectively

be willing to learn new things in order to support our learners

be able to thrive in our team-orientated environment

remain calm under pressure

have a good level of fitness for this fun and energetic role

We are committed to inclusive, diverse recruitment.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 references.

Interviews will take place on Friday 21st March 2025.

The start date is Tuesday 22nd April or for the right candidate we are happy to delay the start date if notice is required.

Please send a CV and accompanying letter by 10th March to claire@woodlandnurture.co.uk stating how you align with our ethos and why you would be the perfect person to work with our wonderful children.

Due to the unique nature of this position and our desire to employ the right person, if you do not send an accompanying letter you will not be shortlisted.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged.

We are located in private woodland in North Notts.

Claire Hughes

Woodland Nurture

07866882425

claire@woodlandnurture.co.uk

www.woodlandnurture.co.uk

What people say about us

“This group is AMAZING!!! Claire and Laura who run it are absolutely lovely and so so great with the kiddies. I come along with my nearly 3 year old boy and 3 month old baby girl and they will do anything to help (toddler tantrums, holding baby etc. )

It’s so good to be able to be outdoors with both of them but feel safe in what feels like a confined space. Each week is a different theme and so much thought and preparation goes into each activity station. My little boy likes hunting for the snake each week, running and jumping on the logs, exploring underfoot and there is a sheltered canopied area to sit and have a hot drink and whatever is being toasted on the open fire that week. Claire also makes great cake

It is in an absolutely beautiful setting what my little boy described when walking down to it ‘as a circus’. It has such a magical feel and I would not hesitate to recommend it here.”

“I love taking Robyn (15 months) to Woodland Nurture. Claire and Laura are fabulous, there are always nature based activities on every week and it is a great space to give the little ones some freedom in Nature. cannot recommend it enough.”

“What an amazing magical place woodland nurture is. I take my 1 year old to the stay and play session on a Wednesday and he loves it!! I’ve taken all 3 of my children(1, 7 & 9 years old) to the family fun days & each one of them have had an amazing day. & today my soon to be 10 year old had his birthday party here and it was fantastic. So much to do-the 2 & half hours just whizzed by. I’m so happy we’ve found such a wonderful place for our children to experience. I would highly recommend Woodland Nurture for all ages.”

“Wow!!! What an amazing, magical, little woodland wonderland!! From the moment you arrive, the homemade ‘Follow the yellow string’ sign signals the start of your adventure! Up and along the wooded track, following the string tied around the trees, until you reach a clearing where the messy magic begins!

Mud kitchens, digging pit, tire sand pits, music teepee, rope ladders, tree swings (just to name a few of the activities), all around an under cover fire circle! Whilst your little monsters enjoy exploring the activities, you can have yourself a lovely hot drink and step back, knowing that they’re safe, enjoying all the great things the outdoors has to offer.

I would absolutely recommend this to anyone (which I already have), but I also kind of want to keep it all to myself !

LOVE Woodland Nurture – so glad we found it! ”

“This is exactly what you would expect from a Forest School. It is in a beautiful forest location, with an exciting small walk through the woodland to get to the session. Once there it opens out to an amazing setting for action packed playtime or there is a quiet retreat to read. You can get muddy n messy or sit and play an instrument. There’s so much to do there.”