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Early Years Practitioner

Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner with a passion for nature and outdoor learning? We’re a small, vibrant team offering children unforgettable experiences—from farm adventures and garden projects to animal encounters, picnics at Overbury Court, and plenty of muddy welly walks! If you thrive outside the classroom and want to inspire children through nature, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our beautiful rural nursery, working between 30–40 hours per week (hours can be flexible for the right candidate)

Requirements:

  • Early Years qualification (Level 2/3 or equivalent)
  • Two satisfactory relevant references
  • Satisfactory disclosure check and sign-up to the update service

Person Specification

  • Enjoys the outdoors
  • Positive can-do attitude
  • Passionate about child care and keen to step up to managing and guiding a team
  • A full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification in childcare
  • A good understanding of the EYFS and a variety of approaches to learning and development
  • A thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures
  • Submit to an enhanced DBS check
  • Be prepared to undertake further training including ongoing safeguarding and paediatric first aid.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Assist in delivering high-quality education and care based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
  • Help plan, implement, and evaluate a range of age-appropriate activities and experiences that engage children and support their learning and development.
  • Foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that supports each child’s growth in all areas—emotional, social, physical, and cognitive.

What we can offer you

  • Flexible working patterns available to promote a healthy work–life balance
  • Early finish every Friday (5pm)
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • A stunning rural working environment
  • Exclusive access to everything Overbury has to offer, including Overbury Court & Gardens, Overbury Farm, Overbury Woodlands, and our Christmas tree plantation
  • A small, friendly, and welcoming team
  • Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

To Apply:

Email [email protected] for an application form. 

 

Apprentice

We are currently looking for an apprentice to work in our nursery. Ideally you will enjoy taking walks in the countryside, learning new things and have an enthusiasm for nature and the world around us. You will receive support and training throughout the apprenticeship by qualified and experienced practitioners. We offer free parking and a 30minute paid lunch break (if taken on site). Pay will be according to age for the apprenticeship. 

If you are interested in joining our team please email [email protected] and we can arrange for you to come in for a friendly chat and look around. 

 

 

All positions within our nursery are subject to safer recruitment checks to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. This includes enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with statutory guidance. Please read our attached Safer Recruitment Policy for full details.