UECS - Day NurserySet in the peaceful surroundings of Wivenhoe Park at our Colchester Campus the Day Nursery offers high quality care and education to children from 3 months to 5 years. We are open to the general public, University staff and students. We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Forest Schools Practitioner to join our pre-school team in leading and implementing regular Forest Schools sessions. The setting is lucky enough to have access to the beautiful facilities and surroundings of the University of Essex Colchester Campus, including a lake, wooded areas and open spaces. Duties of the RoleYou will work with the Nursery management team to develop, implement and lead Forest schooling in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the nursery.Responsibilities will include planning and implementing learning opportunities specific to the needs of the ages and stages of development of the children, assessing and recording their progress of learning through a Forest School approach, risk assessing the Forest School experience and implementing the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.Skills and qualifications requiredThe successful candidate will hold an NNEB or NVQ Level 3 Childcare or equivalent, A Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership and a certificate in Paediatric First Aid.Experience of working with all age ranges of children under 5 and good knowledge and understanding of the Forest Schools approach to learning are essential for this post, along with having the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and the ability to plan and organise effectively.Please note this post will be subject to a DBS check.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 876559).*Further detail: Forest Schools Practitioner jobpack*More information: UECSThis 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.