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Overbury Enterprises is a family partnership of rural businesses based on the southern slopes of Bredon Hill, on the Worcestershire and Gloucestershire border.  The business recently celebrated its 300th year and we are continually advancing in order to thrive into the future.  There are eight core enterprises within the partnership which include: 

  • An environmentally-focused farm
  • Grasshoppers Day Nursery
  • Game and Wildlife conservation
  • Meeting rooms
  • Property and lease administration for around 135 houses and cottages
  • A building team with a joinery workshop
  • A garden team
  • A forestry enterprise  

NURSERY ROLES:

About the Nursery

Our nursery offers children a distinctive start to life—where the classroom extends beyond four walls into fields, gardens, and woodlands. Rooted in the principles of outdoor learning, sustainability and farm-to-fork food principals, we provide an environment where curiosity, independence, and a love for nature are nurtured every day. As an independent nursery, we pride ourselves on flexibility, creativity and a close-knit community feel. Grasshoppers Nursery is privately- owned, and purpose-built. 

*All nursery roles are subject to DBS checks.

 

EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER  

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!

We’re looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our beautiful rural nursery, working between 30–40 hours per week (hours can be flexible for the right candidate)

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

  • Flexible working patterns available to promote a healthy work–life balance
  • Early finish every Friday (5pm)
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • A stunning rural working environment
  • Exclusive access to everything Overbury has to offer, including Overbury Court & Gardens, Overbury Farm, Overbury Woodlands, and our Christmas tree plantation
  • A small, friendly, and welcoming team
  • Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

To Apply:

Email manager@overburygrasshoppers.co.uk for an application form. 

 

Early years apprentice

This is a unique opportunity for a highly-enthusiastic, warm, and nature-loving individual to achieve their Early Years qualification (Level 2 or 3) under the dedicated guidance of our experienced team.

About the role:

  • Working towards a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Educator qualification through Parenta
  • You will be given time to complete tasks related to the apprenticeship
  • 30 hours per week (flexible schedule)

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Must enjoy working with children and have a love of the outdoors. 
  • Embraces the nursery’s ethos of outdoor and healthy living
  • Has knowledge of safeguarding children
  • An interest in healthy lifestyles would be an advantage
  • Ideally local

Hourly rate: Apprentice rates (refer to UK Government Apprenticeship guidelines)

Please complete this job application form and submit it to manager@overburygrasshoppers.co.uk