Hillside Gems

Job description: Nursery Manager Hillside Gems Terling About the Role We are looking for a warm, capable and inspiring   Nursery Manager   to lead our beautiful Terling site from September 2026. Terling is a small, nurturing   21-place nursery and preschool , offering a calm and personal environment where children can be truly known, supported and celebrated. This is a special opportunity for a manager who values close relationships, thoughtful practice and the joy of working in a smaller setting where every child and family matters. The nursery is within walking distance of a beautiful nature park, giving children rich opportunities to explore, discover and connect with the natural world. We are looking for a manager who will embrace outdoor learning and help bring nature, movement and curiosity into everyday nursery life. This role would suit someone who is open to new approaches, thoughtful systems and fresh ideas. The successful candidate will have...

Forest School Practitioner - for two locations Start Date:   September 2026 Contract:   Term Time Only, 38 weeks per year Working Pattern:   Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays (additional days available) Hours: Tuesdays: 8.30am - 3.30pm (Terling site) Wednesday: 8.15am – 3.15pm (Barn site) Thursday: 8.45am – 3.45pm (Barn site) Additional hours available across our other Hillside Gems sites. Pay:   £12.98 per hour + £1.57 per hour holiday pay Total:   £14.55   per hour About the Role We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and nurturing Forest School Practitioner to support our beautiful Nursery provisions from September 2026. The Barn is a special part of Hillside Gems, set within the peaceful grounds of a quiet 11th-century church in a small, caring community. Within walking distance, there is a stunning nature park with streams, walking paths, woodland space and a beautiful river, offering rich opportunities for children to explore,...