"We believe that children deserve a childhood rich with exploration, play and freedom, that Learning should be a time of magic and adventure. Kingwood Children is home to our unique approach through which each day sings with the joy of story, creativity and discovery together”.
- The Kingwood Team.
If you're looking to work at a Setting that puts its team first, then this is the place for you!
At Kingwood Children, we are a close-knit team that goes above and beyond to create a family feel in our Setting.
We believe that children deserve a childhood that is rich with exploration, play and joy. Founded by Claire and Trevor Dancer in August 2010, we provide exceptional childcare for 0-12 years in a magical family environment.
We have two very special and unique Settings in Mid Devon. Their bespoke designs reflect our core values and care for the environment... a place where our families make memories to remember forever.
Our team is highly qualified in all aspects of childcare including qualification level. We continually invest in our team and provide opportunities to further their knowledge and development which maintains their motivation, commitment, and enjoyment. This could be through long-term qualification routes or short courses or in-house training.
Here at Kingwood Children our Company Values are at the heart of everything we do. After all, you wouldn’t want to work somewhere that had different values and beliefs than you, would you?
Family
We nurture a sense of belonging together, celebrating our place in the world. We collaborate in both cosiness (Koselig / “Koosh-lee”) and adventure.
Love
We are here to love and protect childhood, because childhood is something really special. We believe in the kindness of freedom and choice, to grow secure, happy and confident individuals.
Adventure
We believe that education is a marvellous adventure! The infinite possibilities that arise in play when real and imaginary worlds meet make us curious. We inspire each other as we explore our learning landscape together.
Natural World
We protect and celebrate our wild landscapes, they are our playgrounds that fill us with wonder and joy through every season. We understand the magic of nature, how the natural world needs our care and benefits us.
We nurture a sense of belonging together, celebrating our place in the world. We collaborate in both cosiness (Koselig / “Koosh-lee”) and adventure.
We are here to love and protect childhood, because childhood is something really special. We believe in the kindness of freedom and choice, to grow secure, happy and confident individuals.
We believe that education is a marvellous adventure! The infinite possibilities that arise in play when real and imaginary worlds meet make us curious. We inspire each other as we explore our learning landscape together.
We protect and celebrate our wild landscapes, they are our playgrounds that fill us with wonder and joy through every season. We understand the magic of nature, how the natural world needs our care and benefits us.
Access to Pension Scheme
Regular CPD
30% Discounted Childcare
Free Parking
Beautiful Surroundings
in a Rural Location
Social Events
Learn more about our company values and what we can offer you… PLUS get a list of top 10 interview tips!
Take a Look at Our Vacancies Below
Centre Manager (Muddifords Court)
We're currently looking for a Centre Manager to join our fantastic team at Muddifords Court!
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in educating the next generation alongside a team of friendly, passionate team that all share our strong outdoor ethos
So, why Kingwood?
We see ourselves as more than a team, we are a culture, and we are looking for that special someone who can bring the "Kingwood Magic" to life!
We are also thrilled to provide the following benefits to the successful candidate:
• 30% discounted childcare
• Access to pension scheme
• Regular CPD
• Free parking
• Beautiful surroundings in a rural location
• Social events
We're looking for someone ready to embrace and celebrate the world around Kingwood!
You will spend your time showing children that Nature is a home, so we need someone that's not afraid of muddy boots or unpredictable weather, as you'll spend a lot of time outdoors
We'd love to hear from you, so apply today!
Deputy Manager
At Kingwood, we celebrate the adventure that is childhood and seek to give the children of Kingwood magical memories that will last a lifetime.
So if you are ready to be a part of a team that's like no other and work in a truly unique and beautiful location, make sure you take a look at this FANTASTIC opportunity
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join us and work across both our Uffculme Centre and Muddifords Court site!
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in educating the next generation alongside a team of friendly, passionate team that all share our strong outdoor ethos
So, why Kingwood?
We see ourselves as more than a team, we are a culture, and we are looking for that special someone who can bring the "Kingwood Magic" to life!
We are also thrilled to provide the following benefits to the successful candidate:
• 30% discounted childcare
• Access to pension scheme
• Regular CPD
• Free parking
• Beautiful surroundings in a rural location
• Social events
We're looking for someone ready to embrace and celebrate the world around Kingwood!
You will spend your time showing children that Nature is a home, so we need someone that's not afraid of muddy boots or unpredictable weather, as you'll spend a lot of time outdoors
We'd love to hear from you, so apply today!
Family Hub Pracitioner (Muddifords Court)
We are looking for someone to be our new Family Hub Practitioner!
At Kingwood, we see ourselves as more than just a place or a team... we are a culture. We celebrate the adventure that is childhood and seeks to give the families of Kingwood magical memories that will last a lifetime.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering informative and fun Family sessions that enable children and their families to achieve their full potential!
We are also thrilled to provide the following benefits to the successful candidate:
• 30% discounted childcare
• Access to pension scheme
• Regular CPD
• Free parking
• Beautiful surroundings in a rural location
• Social events
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
• To work collaboratively and in an inclusive style.
• To build and maintain strong relationships with our children and their families, offering a source of support and information when needed.
• To foster a love of the outdoors and the magic of the natural world, creating beautiful and inspiring invitations to play through a variety of seasonal explorations.
• To ensure a high standard of physical, personal, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children in their care
We're looking for someone that can tick the following boxes:
• Experience of working with young children in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to understand and adhere to policies and practices of the business
• A full background check!
We'd love to hear from you, so apply today!
Tea Time Kitchen Assistant
We're looking for an enthusiastic kitchen assistant to join the Kingwood Children team!
At Kingwood, we see ourselves as more than just a place or a team... we are a culture. We celebrate the adventure that is childhood and seeks to give the children of Kingwood magical memories that will last a lifetime.
If you have experience in a similar role or simply a passion for food, we want to hear from you!
The successful candidate will be required to support the nursery Chef to provide the children with nutritious and balanced food.
We are also thrilled to provide the following benefits to the successful candidate:
• 30% discounted childcare
• Access to pension scheme
• Regular CPD
• Free parking
• Beautiful surroundings in a rural location
• Social events
• We also ask that you complete a level 3 food hygiene course, but we will happily provide this for the right person.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
• Support in the planning weekly menus, in conjunction with the Management team.
• Adhere to strict dietary requirements providing alternative meals where necessary.
• Coordinating the serving of mid-day meals and snacks throughout the day.
• Be responsible for food safety within the nursery.
• Keeping records of all hygiene and risk assessments within the kitchen area.
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen area and for all kitchen equipment.
• Attend all meetings relevant to the position, as well as all relevant training to stay up to date on new legislation.
We'd love to hear from you, so apply today!
Breakfast Club Assistant
Here at Kingwood Children, we are looking for enthusiastic childcare superstars to join our fantastic team and are recruiting for a number of exciting positions.
We are looking for a Childcare Superstar to join the Kingwood team and support our thriving Breakfast Club!
Are you a passionate, energetic, and dedicated individual who is ready to take the next step and have a love of working with children? If yes, this could be the job for you!
We are thrilled to provide the following benefits to the successful candidate:
• 30% discounted childcare
• Access to pension scheme
• Regular CPD
• Free parking
• Beautiful surroundings in a rural location
• Social events
So if you have the following:
• Experience of working with children
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to understand and adhere to policies and practices of the business
• A full background check! (Don't worry if you haven't got a DBS, we can help with this)
We'd love to hear from you, so apply today!
Outdoor Practitioner
We're thrilled to announce that we currently have an exciting opportunity for someone who revels in nature and has a creative vision to join our team as our Outdoor Education Practitioner!
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our outdoor education team at our Muddifords site and will work alongside our Room Leads to plan and deliver content that supports the development of our children.
We are also thrilled to provide the following benefits to the successful candidate:
• 30% discounted childcare
• Access to pension scheme
• Regular CPD
• Free parking
• Beautiful surroundings in a rural location
• Social events
Requirements:
• Level 3 or above CCLD Qualification (or equivalent)
• Food Hygiene, First Aid, and Safeguarding Level 3 Certificate
• Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• High standards of work paired with a positive work ethic
• Enthusiasm for outdoor education
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
• Organising and facilitating outdoor activities for groups of up to 16 children.
• Being a full member of the Elder team: supporting with Breakfast Club, After-School Club, and Holiday Club as required.
• To develop an inspirational environmental education provision, including the management and development of the outdoor areas for a range of educational purposes.
• To maintain and develop the woodland area as a safe and inspirational opportunity for learning
• To order, store and maintain equipment and resources for the lessons.
• Facilitating and supporting with mealtimes as required
• Working alongside the Deputy Manager to help take responsibility for the upkeep and development of the site over time.
• Ensure all of your staff have knowledge around all areas of Safeguarding and ensure staff are questioned regularly.
• Oversee the curriculum planning and ensure it is age and stage appropriate and all areas of learning are covered
We'd love to hear from you, so apply today!
Here at Kingwood Children, we celebrate the adventure that is childhood and seeks to give the children in our Setting magical memories that will last a lifetime.
We're thrilled to say that our team is growing, and we're now on the lookout for a qualified Practitioner who is ready to take on their next challenge! We're looking for someone who can create positive, secure, and loving relationships with the children to show them that Kingwood is there to grow their independence and instill a joyful sense of self.
- Planning and carrying out high-quality learning & development activities.
- Ensuring that the individual needs and interests of the children and families in our Setting are met.
- Supporting all staff and engaging in a positive staff team.
- Developing and maintaining a partnership with parents/carers.
- Ensuring the provision of a high-quality environment that meets the needs of each individual child while having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories.
- Flexibility within working practices of the Setting, undertaking other duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
- A great personality with ambition, drive, and a willingness to learn.
- Experience working in a similar role.
- Minimum Level 2 Childcare Qualification.
- A thorough understanding of the EYFS (and be able to demonstrate this at the interview).
- High standards of work and cleanliness in the workplace.
- A great work ethic and the ability to work as a team.
- The ability to understand and adhere to policies and practices of the business.
- Of course, you'll also need an Enhanced DBS check!
We are looking for a Childcare Superstar to join the Kingwood team and support our thriving Breakfast Club!
Are you a passionate, energetic, and dedicated individual who is ready to take the next step and have a love of working with children? If yes, this could be the job for you!
Ensuring that the individual needs and interests of the children and families in our Setting are met.
Supporting all staff and engaging in a positive staff team.
Developing and maintaining a partnership with parents/carers.
Ensuring the provision of a high-quality environment that meets the needs of each individual child while having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories.
Flexibility within working practices of the Setting, undertaking other duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
Assisting with Breakfast club between the hours of 7:15 - 9:15am and taking the children on the School Walking Bus.
Experience of working with children.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
The ability to understand and adhere to policies and practices of the business.
Full background check! (Don't worry if you haven't got a DBS, we can help with this)
If you’re interested in joining our team, follow the instructions below: