Job Description
CALLING THE WILD AT HEART!
If you are an amazing and qualified Early Years practitioner who doesn’t want to spend their days trapped inside four walls, please keep reading!
Little Wild Tribe is an outstanding Scandinavian-inspired nature nursery and pre-school (0-5), set within 500 acres of Hadleigh Country Park! It’s our aim to provide a daily outdoor adventure for our little people in which they explore, play, discover, learn and connect to each other and the world around us!
At Little Wild Tribe, we want to surround ourselves with the truly wild at heart; forward thinking, inspirational people who think outside the box and dare to be different! From bringing learning vividly to life to turning mud into maths, we are always exploring the ways children learn best to help create future generations of innovators, thinkers and leaders.
Due to ongoing developments and exciting new plans, we are now in a lucky position to be recruiting for a number of fabulous opportunities. For each role, we require forward thinking, hard-working and passionate like-minded individuals to join our tribe.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Your vibe attracts your tribe – and at Little Wild Tribe, we are determined to attract the very best of staff. Because we recognise that our staff are our most important asset and we believe that children deserve excited, enthusiastic and passionate adults. They need grown-ups who are ready to explore and laugh with them all day; nurturing souls who are looking to build upon those magical moments of learning.
We require staff that will:
- Role model outstanding practice
- Have expert knowledge of child development from birth to five years.
- Enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, all year round in all weathers
- Hold a level 2 EYE qualification as a minimum
- Have previous experience of working with young children
- Have excellent communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the role will depend on your qualification, level of experience and job role. Part time and full time are considered. Please note that we require qualified practitioners only.
Part time 30 hour position
Full time 40 hour position
Full time 45 hour position
Lunch breaks (1 hour) are paid.
BENEFITS
We strongly believe that children flourish when they are well looked after so we do everything to look after our team. Our view is that by putting your welfare and development as equally important to children’s, we are fostering a nurturing and happy community for everyone in the best workplace ever!
Our staff benefits include:
- Family Friendly Flexible Working Arrangements
- Pension plan available
- Salary graded by experience
- Free on-site parking
- Staff wellbeing events
- Little Wild Tribe Reward scheme and discount card
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Focus on play-based learning and a holistic curriculum
- Career Development and Progression Opportunities
- Financial Support towards achieving further qualifications
- Leadership Programmes and Professional collaborations
- Teacher Training Programme
- Holiday entitlement - 28 days (incl. bank holidays) per annum (pro-rated for part-time or fixed term employees). This increases to 30 days after five years’ service.
- Health and wellbeing - working across 500 acres of beautiful countryside – no gym membership needed!
JOIN OUR TRIBE
Does this sound like you? If you think you'd be a good match, send us your CV here!
This isn’t your typical workplace. It’s a safe and wild space for learning, exploration and discovery. For adventures, big or small! This is a place where people are not measured against each other but against their own potential. So don’t miss this opportunity to join us on the wild side!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,760.00-£23,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a DfE recognised childcare or teaching qualification?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
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