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Did you know on average we spend 1 to 5 % of our time outdoors these days? this can lead to low mood, difficulty in concentrating, diminished use of senses, as well as higher rates of physical and emotional illnesses, one sure way to increase your time outside...join the Muddy Boots Family and spend a huge part of your day in the great outdoors!
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What can you expect when you work for Muddy Boots?
At Muddy Boots we offer...
Allocated admin time, paid staff meetings, paid staff training, monthly employee of the month, yearly bonus' and we support career progression with any training you would like to undertake.
Well firstly our approach to our amazing employees is a non-authoritative one, we believe as adults, its not much fun being told what to do and we recognise the amazing work that is done with the children no matter what level or qualifications you hold. For this reason instead of labelling staff as manager, deputy, apprentices etc, all of our staff have the title of Muddy Boots Child and Family Workers. We want staff to use their initiative and work closely with the team, bouncing and vibing off each other!
Secondly as said above we spend a great time outdoors at Muddy Boots, we do 2 outdoor learning walks a day, these are usually to the beach, the woods, nature reserves or lovely, big green open spaces! It is impossible to go home in a bad mood after having spent your day with the littlest, happiest people in the world and outside in beautiful natural spaces.
We have a really small staff turn over at Muddy Boots and we truly believe the staff are so happy because their exposure to the healing natural world.
Thirdly a huge part of the role of a child and family worker is, like it says in the title, to work with the family! We believe we provide the best possible care when we have a fantastic relationship with the family. Our staff are happy to go above and beyond for our lovely families and the relationships we build with them are so valuable and special to us.
Current Vacancies
Nursery Manager at our brand new lovely purpose built Kinson nursery
Position: Nursery Manager (Child and Family Worker)
Contract: All year round, full time
Hours: 40 hours
Salary: Dependent on experience
Qualification: Minimum Level 4 relevant childcare qualification
Closing date: 10/12/2021
Interview date: TBC
Date added: 02/11/2021
How to apply: Please email a CV to
melanie@muddybootsnurseryschool.co.uk
Nursery Deputy Manager at our beautiful Parkstone nursery
Position: Nursery Manager (Child and Family Worker)
Contract: All year round, full time or term time if preferred
Hours: 39 hours
Salary: Dependent on experience
Qualification: Minimum Level 3 relevant childcare qualification
Closing date: 10/12/2021
Interview date: TBC
Date added: 02/11/2021
How to apply: Please email a CV to
melanie@muddybootsnurseryschool.co.uk
Nursery Supervisor at our fun and busy Hamworthy nursery
Position: Nursery supervisor (Child and Family Worker)
Contract: All year round
Hours: 36.5 hours
Salary: Dependent on experience
Qualification: Minimum Level 3 relevant childcare qualification
Closing date: 10/12/2021
Interview date: TBC
Date added: 02/11/2021
How to apply: Please email a CV to
melanie@muddybootsnurseryschool.co.uk
Nursery Apprentice at our fun and busy Hamworthy nursery
Position: Nursery apprentice (Child and Family Worker)
Contract: All year round, full time or term time if preferred
Hours: 25 hours (plus one day paid for college)
Salary: Dependent on experience
Qualification: N/A
Closing date: 10/12/2021
Interview date: TBC
Date added: 02/11/2021
How to apply: Please email a CV to
melanie@muddybootsnurseryschool.co.uk
Level 3 child and family worker at our fun and busy Hamworthy nursery
Position: Level 3 practitioner (Child and Family Worker)
Contract: All year round
Hours: 24 hours
Salary: Dependent on experience
Qualification: Minimum Level 3 relevant childcare qualification
Closing date: 10/12/2021
Interview date: TBC
Date added: 02/11/2021
How to apply: Please email a CV to
melanie@muddybootsnurseryschool.co.uk
Level 3 practitioner or nursery apprentice at our lovely purpose built Turlin Moor nursery
Position: Level 3 or apprentice (Child and Family Worker)
Contract: All year round
Hours: 25 hours
Salary: Dependent on experience
Qualification: Level 3 or completing apprenticeship
Closing date: 10/12/2021
Interview date: TBC
Date added: 02/11/2021
How to apply: Please email a CV to
melanie@muddybootsnurseryschool.co.uk
Join the Muddy Boots family
What are we looking for during recruitment?
We are looking for professional, passionate candidates.
We look for candidates that either have or want that connection to nature. Passionate about wanting to spend time outdoors is a huge plus for us. Also candidates that have some awareness of living a more eco-friendly lifestyle is exciting for us. We are passionate about becoming an Eco nursery and teaching the next generation the importance of protecting their planet as they grow up, so anyone that can role model this to the kids or wants to learn about this would fit perfectly at Muddy Boots. Most importantly we are looking for caring people that can nurture our little Muddy Booters. We also want professional people that value the role of nursery workers as much as we do.
If you feel you would a great addition to the Muddy Boots family please email your CV through to one of directors, Mel on melanie@muddybootsnurseryschool.co.uk