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Description: Job Title: Forest School Leader - Award-Winning Nursery Group _Location:_ Horsham, West Sussex _Salary:_ Up to ss28,000 per year _Job Type:_ Full-time, Permanent Top Staff Perks Work Outdoors Every Day All-Expenses-Paid International CPD Trips Wellbeing Support + Real Career Growth About the Role Little Barn Owls Nursery Group - 2024 Nursery World Award Winner - is looking for a passionate and energetic Forest School Leader to bring the magic of the outdoors to life for our children. If you love muddy boots, campfires, bug hunts and inspiring young minds in nature, this is your dream job. You'll deliver exceptional forest school sessions in beautiful woodland and farm-based settings as part of our unique Reggio Emilia and nature-inspired curriculum. What You'll Be Doing Lead daily Forest School sessions with small groups of children Create exciting, safe, and engaging outdoor learning experiences Support child-led exploration and risk-taking through nature Encourage resilience, curiosity, and confidence in children Collaborate with educators and leadership to embed outdoor learning across the curriculum Maintain tools, fire pits, outdoor resources and woodland areas Promote a deep respect for the environment through hands-on experience What You'll Need Forest School Leader qualification (Level 3 or equivalent) Experience delivering outdoor sessions for children Knowledge of risk assessment , bushcraft and nature-based learning Level 3 childcare qualification (desirable but not essential) Passion for Early Years, nature, and outdoor education A calm, confident presence and playful, can-do attitude Understanding of EYFS and safeguarding practices Your Development After a 3-month induction, you'll join our Little Barn Owls Training Academy , completing specialist modules focused on outdoor learning, leadership and reflective practice - with 1:1 mentoring throughout. You'll also have opportunities for international CPD trips and further leadership development. Why Join Us? Up to ss28,000 salary All-expenses-paid CPD trips abroad 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) 80% childcare discount Seasonal bonuses + long-service rewards Buy/sell holiday scheme Staff socials, wellbeing support & reward schemes Beautiful, natural settings with purpose-built forest spaces Work alongside artists, educators, and creative teams Clear career progression routes in a supportive, award-winning team Working Hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm (rotas apply) Full-time only, 51 weeks per year Need to Know Enhanced DBS check and references required We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer Committed to safeguarding and child protection About Little Barn Owls We run four award-winning, Reggio Emilia-inspired nurseries across West Sussex, blending creativity, nature and child-led learning. _Nursery World UK Nursery Group of the Year 2020_ _UK Nursery of the Year 2015_ _Winner - Enabling Environments 2024_ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ss27,000.00-ss32,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday No weekends Ability to commute/relocate: West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Forest School Leader: 1 year (required) Language: English (required) Licence/Certification: Forest School - Level 3 or above (required) Work Location: In person |