Wivenhoe Park Day NurserySet in the peaceful surroundings of Wivenhoe Park on our Colchester Campus, our Day Nursery offers high quality day care to children from 3 months to 5 years. We serve the local community, University staff and students.Wivenhoe park day nursery requires a passionate and enthusiastic Early Years Educator / Outdoor Practitioner to join our team. We value outdoor learning and require a like-minded educator who will embrace outdoor learning and inspire good quality learning opportunities in our large beautiful gardens alongside our forest schools teacher. Duties of the roleResponsibilities will include planning and implementing learning opportunities, developing a stimulating outdoor environment and working closely with parents to keep them informed of their child's developments.You will also be required to follow Ofsted requirements, follow health and safety guidelines at all times and participate in the running of the summer vacation holiday club.Qualifications and skills requiredYou should have an NVQ level 3 in childcare, or equivalent and have previous experience of working within a childcare setting.Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the ability to communicate clearly with children, parents and colleagues is essential, along with a passion for outdoor learning.Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone (01206 873461 / 874588 / 873521).*Further detail: Early Years Educator / Outdoor Practitioner jobpackThis recruitment campaign is being administered by the University of Essex on behalf of University of Essex Campus Services Ltd, a wholly owned company of the University. Some aspects of the information provided on this recruitment website may not apply to this appointment.