Forest School Leader

Location: Raised in Bristol at the Greenway Centre (BS10)

Salary: £29,642 per annum

Contract: Full time 40 hours per week We're looking for an inspiring Early Years Educator with a Forest School Level 3 qualification to plan and lead weekly Forest School Sessions at our Raised in Bristol at the Greenway Centre nursery. This is a blended role, with some time spent as part of the nursery team, supporting high quality learning and care within the nursery. The remaining time will be dedicated to planning, preparing, and leading inspirational Forest School sessions in Badocks Wood, just a five minute walk from the nursery. You'll champion outdoor learning, ensuring children have consistent opportunities to explore, take risks, and connect with nature, while maintaining strong communication and continuity between the indoor and outdoor elements of their experience. Our Greenway nursery offers a more relaxed feel than larger settings, with just 62 places. It's housed in a beautifully refurbished old school building designed to inspire young minds, with large windows, high ceilings, and a light, welcoming atmosphere. The garden runs the full length of the nursery and looks out over Greenway Playing Field. Just beyond that lies Badocks Wood, less than a five minute walk down the footpath, where the Forest School sessions would take place. Located at the Greenway Centre in Southmead, this nursery is a short drive from Southmead Hospital and the local areas of Filton, Patchway, Westbury on Trym, Henleaze and Horfield. There is free parking on site in the community centre car park, and the area is also served by local bus routes running all across Bristol.

What about you?

In this role day to day, you'll be based at the nursery in the preschool room but with the opportunity to plan and deliver regular weekly Forest School sessions. Taking the children out regularly into Badocks woods which lies just behind the nursery.

You'll have (in line with Raised in Behaviours)The ability to contribute to creating a welcoming, inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment Children's needs at the forefront of everything that you do A positive mindset, approaching tasks with a can do attitude A strong work ethic, setting a good example for others and supporting your team The want to make a difference, working in partnership positively with your team The want to be part of trying or suggesting new initiatives and ways of doing thingsHigh standards for yourself, team and the nurseryA reflective mindset, open to feedback and ongoing self improvement

Who we are

Raised In is a social enterprise and we're all about people, purpose and proper community spirit. We're an ethical employer that puts our team first, because when our people thrive, our children and communities do too. We offer great pay, brilliant benefits and a workplace where you can learn, grow and genuinely enjoy what you do. We started in Bristol with a simple idea: to provide high quality early years education whilst supporting community spaces. Today, our nurseries help keep local hubs buzzing while giving children the kind of play led, curiosity filled start every child deserves.

Why work with us?

We really value our expert team. As well as offering competitive pay for all roles in a friendly and supportive team, you'll receive lots of great benefits:

• Competitive pay (We're a Real Living Wage Employer)
• Annual pay reviews
• Paid one hour lunch break
• 50% off for your child in our nurseries
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employer pension
• 'Refer a friend' bonus for introducing new team members to us
• 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays, FTE)
• Your Birthday off and an Annual Wellbeing Day (in addition to your annual leave)
• Plus, extra days off between Christmas and New Year
• Additional annual leave for long service
• 24/7 access to a remote GP, physio and counselling services for you and your family
• Career progression and training opportunities

Applicant requirements

• NNEBNVQ Level 3+ Diploma (Childcare & Education)
• BTEC (Childcare)
• QTS
• Foundation Degree or BA Hons in Early Years Education or Child Development
• Forest School Level 3+

See the Job Description for full list of requirements.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. At Raised In, we welcome people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences, and we're especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in early years and social enterprise.

At Raised In is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects everyone working with us to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.