Job Description

Forest School Lead

Department: Nursery Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hackney, London

Reporting To: Maxine Henry

Compensation: £31,346 - £32,261 / year

Description

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.

At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!

As a Forest School Lead at N Family Club, you’ll be our go-to outdoor learning expert – bringing a fresh perspective to traditional teaching! You’ll lead outdoor sessions for children aged 2 and up, helping them explore, play, and learn in the great outdoors. You’ll also inspire your team to get stuck in and use Forest School ideas with confidence. With your dedication to innovative teaching, you’ll make your mark and help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK.

Your key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun and innovative Forest School sessions.
• Supervise and support children with varying needs.
• Create a fun, engaging, and supportive environment for all children.
• Participate in training and learning activities.
• Embed and role-model all policies and procedures, including safeguarding and behavioural safety.
• Keep the woodland and green spaces well-maintained throughout the day to protect the environment and our resources.

Our Forest School Leads should have...

• A Level 3 Forest School Lead qualification.
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and a commitment to remain compliant.
• Outdoor first aid training.
• Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and be willing to update that training regularly.
• A Level 2 or above Early Years qualification (not essential, but desirable).
• A genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children.
• A positive, glass-half-full outlook.
• Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude!
• A love for customer service.

The N Advantage package

• Competitive salary – £31,346 - £32,261 per annum
• Performance bonus – Up to £750 annually.
• Flexible working – Choose 4-5 days a week for a work-life balance that suits you.
• Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
• Development fund – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).
• No uniforms – £100 clothing allowance for style freedom!
• Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
• Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.

And that’s not all!

• Loyalty rewards – 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off!
• Referral scheme – Earn up to £1000 per successful hire.
• Amazing discounts – Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.
• Travel support – Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Socials & Wellbeing – Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness.
• And much, much more!

Why N Family Club?

At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.

Join us today to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.

What's next?

If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!

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