Forest School Manager
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Job Location:
Greater London - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Forest School Manager (Early Years Level 3) Up to 42000
The nursery is a well-established forest school set within a natural woodland environment. Children learn through hands-on play-based activities exploring and discovering outdoors every day. We are looking for an experienced early years manager to lead the team maintain high standards and support the continued growth of the nurserys outdoor learning programme.
Before you apply
- This role requires recent management experience within an early years setting.
- A Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or above) is essential.
- This position is not suitable for candidates without leadership experience in nursery environments.
Key job details
- Salary: up to 42000
- Hours: 40 hours per week full-time
- Setting: Forest school nursery setting
Why this role is worth considering
- Established and thriving forest school nursery with a strong local reputation
- Supernumerary structure allowing focus on leadership and quality
- Outdoor play-based learning approach embedded into daily practice
- Funded training and ongoing professional development
- Competitive pension scheme and private healthcare insurance
- Generous annual leave increasing with length of service plus team events
What youll need
Essential
- Level 3 in Early Years (or above)
- Proven experience as a nursery manager
- Confidence leading teams and managing standards independently
- Clear understanding of early years frameworks and safeguarding
Desirable
- Forest School Leader Level 3 qualification or above
- Experience working within outdoor or forest school settings
What youll do
- Lead the operational management of the forest school nursery
- Maintain high standards of early years practice safeguarding and compliance
- Support guide and manage the staff team effectively
- Oversee planning and delivery of hands-on outdoor learning experiences
- Work closely with senior leadership to ensure consistency and quality
What happens after you apply
Applications are reviewed promptly. Clear communication is provided throughout the process.
Reference: WILL199884/JJ
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