17/06/2025
Wildlings is looking to recruit an inspiring and passionate qualified educator to join our truly unique provision. For the right candidate, a leadership role may also be available. The role is for a minimum of 3 days per week 8am-5pm, with additional hours available for those wishing to work full time. The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of a Level 3 full and relevant Early Years qualification (or QTS), but other relevant experience working with 2-5 year olds or children with SEND will be considered.
The role will involve working with children aged 2-5 in both our hall and woods settings. We are looking for a full member of our team, who will immerse themselves in the Wildlings experience and be willing to thoroughly get to know our ways of working, as well as help us to continually develop our unique offer.
You will need to be proactive, a quick thinker and familiar with building attachments with young children. You will have experience of working with children from age 2 to 5, be warm, able to multi-task and committed to using children’s natural interests and curiosity to enable them to become strong, capable and resilient learners. We're looking for someone who has an imaginative approach to play and is familiar with individualised planning to meet each child’s needs and next steps in learning, both in the moment and when creating short and long term plans. Our unique approach to learning is influenced by Forest School, Reggio and Montessori approaches to learning. You will be familiar with these approaches and keen to work in a holistic way.
We work outdoors all year round, whatever the weather, so you must be physically fit enough to carry out a demanding job in sometimes challenging conditions. Our Forest site is not accessible by public transport, please consider your travel options prior to application.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
VALUE AND RECOGNITION
A supportive working environment where you will be valued for the amazing work you do. At Wildlings all children and staff are respected and valued for their unique selves and the individual strengths and qualities they bring.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
At Wildlings we recognise that there is always more to learn. We support and encourage continuing professional development and further training and have 5 dedicated training days per year.
HOLIDAYS
We are a term time only setting, open for 39 weeks a year and follow Derbyshire Local Authority term dates. Holidays cannot be taken during term time, but you are paid for 5.6 weeks holiday per year, pro rata.
TIME
Paperwork time away from the children each week so that when you are with the children you can focus on being the best teacher you can be, enhancing and extending learning and development.
AN INSPIRATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
A unique working environment that is not only the best way for the children, but also for our staff team who benefit from the positive impact the outdoors has on their mental health and well-being. The opportunity to spend time in nature inspiring and being inspired by the children. If taking on a leadership role there will also be opportunities to inspire the team, planning and delivering training and supporting Wildlings to be the best it can be.
Application deadline: applications will close once we find the right person to join our team, so please apply asap if you wish to be considered.
Rates of pay are dependant upon experience, qualifications and role within Wildlings, according to our internal pay scale. This will be discussed at the interview stage. Pay range available £12.96-£15.11.
All applications are subject to DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Please contact us for an application form
