Forest School Teacher

Application Deadline: 30 October 2025

Department: Little Elms Sydenham

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Sydenham

Compensation: £28,080 - £29,120 / year

Description

£1000 Welcome Bonus
 The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Forest School Teacher to be based in our Sydenham Nursery. The nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas.
You can earn up to £29,120 per annum, depending on experience, working Full time (40 hours per week).
 
A Forest School Teacher is responsible for:

• Engaging children in outdoor learning. 
• Experiences in a woodland or natural environment. 
• Plan and facilitate activities that promote ecological awareness, outdoor skills, teamwork, and personal development.
• Ensuring safety, encouraging curiosity, and fostering a love for nature while supporting children's physical, emotional, and social growth.
• Plan and lead outdoor activities that promote exploration, environmental, awareness, personal development, including tailored support for SEN children.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children, providing appropriate assistance for SEN children as needed.
• Support children's social, emotional, and physical growth through inclusive, nature-based learning.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sustainable outdoor environment and resources.
• Communicate with parents, caregivers, and colleagues regarding children's progress, including the development of SEN children, and adapt activities to meet diverse needs.

Things you need to know –

• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

* The welcome bonus will be paid in two instalments. £500 will be paid in the first salary payment after joining, then another £500 upon completion of probation (6 months, unless extended). The welcome bonus will be subject to normal Tax & NI deductions.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan and lead outdoor activities that
 promote exploration, environmental
 awareness, and personal development.
 2. Ensure the safety and well-being of
 children during all outdoor sessions.
 3. Support children's social, emotional, and
 physical growth through nature-based
 learning.
 4. Maintain a safe, clean, and sustainable
 outdoor environment and resources.
 5. Communicate with parents, caregivers, and
 colleagues regarding children's progress
 and activities.

Benefits

• New Starter £1000 Welcome bonus!!!
• Excellent rates of pay.
• Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked
• Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
• Generous Childcare discount
• Support to gain higher qualifications
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Free Uniform