Early Years Practitioner
Overbury, Nr Tewkesbury
Location: Overbury Grasshoppers Nursery, Overbury, Nr Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7NT
Love Early Years and the Great Outdoors? Join Our Unique Nursery!
Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner with a passion for nature and outdoor learning? We’re a small,
vibrant team offering children unforgettable experiences—from farm adventures and garden projects to animal
encounters, picnics at Overbury Court, and plenty of muddy welly walks! If you thrive outside the classroom and
want to inspire children through nature, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements:
- Early Years qualification (Level 2/3 or equivalent)
- Two satisfactory relevant references
- Satisfactory disclosure check and sign-up to the update service
Person Specification
- Enjoys the outdoors
- Positive can-do attitude
- Passionate about child care and keen to step up to managing and guiding a team
- A full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification in childcare
- A good understanding of the EYFS and a variety of approaches to learning and development
- A thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Submit to an enhanced DBS check
- Be prepared to undertake further training including ongoing safeguarding and paediatric first aid.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist in delivering high-quality education and care based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Help plan, implement, and evaluate a range of age-appropriate activities and experiences that engage children and support their learning and development.
- Foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that supports each child’s growth in all areas— emotional, social, physical, and cognitive.
What we can offer you
- Competitive rates of pay
- Work with a small, highly qualified, and supportive team
- Enjoy lots of outdoor space and a beautiful rural setting
- Be part of a family-run, fun, and caring business
- Further training opportunities
- Closed over the Christmas period
- Early close on Fridays
- Access to Overbury farm, Overbury Court kitchen gardens as well as the Overbury village in general
To apply, please click on Apply Now and email your CV and cover letter.
Closing Date for Applications: 28/02/2026
Salary: From £13.50 per hour
Hours Per Week: Will consider between 9 – 30 hours per week (Must be available on Fridays)
