“As soon as I saw you I knew an adventure was about to happen."
- Winnie the Pooh
Bee in the Woods Forest Kindergarten is a magical outdoor childcare setting based on the outskirts of Brighton. Our two beautiful woodland bases provide 3-8 year old's with a unique early years experience in a child-led and play-based environment. We value nature as our teacher and learn through play amongst the trees or on visits to the local beach.
We are always looking for passionate and committed team mates to join us in the creation and delivery of our two settings.
We employ people with a zest for life, a love of the outdoors and a passion for the importance of kids playing outside. We are a close and supportive team and are immensely proud of what we do and of our Outstanding Kindergarten.
We also believe in the power of nature for bringing families and communities together. We work with families and organisations within our community to reduce loneliness and boost happiness and health through time together in nature.
Volunteers - We have opportunities for volunteers; including woodland management & conservation, and Forest School assistants.
Placements - We can take up to one placement/2 volunteers per term. We ask for a 6-week minimum commitment. If you would like to enquire about a placement in 2024, please contact us here.
If you think you'd be a good fit, please fill out the application form below.
"I love being part of such a great team and building relationships with the children. It’s a privilege to get to know them and see their trust in me, the other staff and the setting, build and watch them grow. It feels like we are developing and building something really special together and making a positive impact and building community too. I love that the children are getting such a rich experience of nature and being creative and connected."
"I enjoy the genuine care the staff have for each other. I really love working with the children and being a key worker. I absolutely love the home visits. The staff are so great and I have a good relationship with everyone at work. It is a beautiful environment to work in. i really enjoy all the knowledge and skills shared by my colleagues and what they bring to the team and I feel heard, valued and respected for my contribution."
If you are interested in working with Bee in the Woods, please provide brief details below and we will send a more detailed application pack once we’ve reviewed the initial information you provide.