Forest School & Childcare Apprenticeship

Puddle Ducks are two new Nurseries recently opened in the East Sussex countryside. Salehurst is a picturesque village on a working farm, with an all weather garden, farm paddock and old converted stable. Hurst Green is a village nursery, set in a former chapel, with wrap-around gardens on the cusps of acres of Sussex countryside. Our nurseries are perfect for babies and preschool children who would flourish in a smaller, quieter, rural setting with plenty of outside activities

No weekend or evening shifts 3 days per week, options for more if preferred. Usually, 8am to 6pm. 30 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Physical fitness, Passion for the outdoors, Naturally nurturing with great enthusiasm, Eager to learn and develop skills and knowledge, Ability to travel to our site, English and maths GCSE, Successful DBS and reference check

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

• Passion for the outdoors
• Naturally nurturing with great enthusiasm
• Eager to learn and develop skills and knowledge
• Ability to travel to our site
• English and maths GCSE
• Successful DBS and reference check

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• On completion of training this role is expected to progress to a Nursery Practionnaire or a Forest School Leader among other opportunities