Kindergarden Facilitator - Early Years Ecology Presenter

Kindergarden Facilitator (Early Years Ecology Educator), 3-4 days a week.

Never before has it been more important for children and their parents to care for the natural world and understand the wonderous processes that sustain us. In the face of a climate crisis, Studio Cultivate nurtures the next generation of nature lovers. Be part of this essential change.

Studio Cultivate works to help grow a generation that feels connected and inspired by nature. We do this through the delivery of a range of programmes designed for different ages, and with a commitment to ethical products and low carbon operations.

Kindergarden is our exciting Early Years Foundation Stage ecology education programme, packed full of play, storytelling, garden growing and creativity. Every week our Kindergarden programme engages with over 1300 children and we have established long-standing partnerships with many schools and nurseries. Pupils, parents and schools have received Kindegarden with great enthusiasm since its creation in 2015 and we are excited to be growing further across London and the south-east of England.

We are looking to recruit dynamic new team members to present our Kindergarden workshops and contribute to the programme’s growth and ethos. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds; educational, gender and ethnicity.

Kindergarden Facilitators visit nursery schools on a weekly basis, presenting the Kindergarden programme to small groups of up to 8 Early Years pupils. Our workshops are designed for children between the ages of 3-5, but we also regularly work with younger children. Kindergarden Facilitators use our detailed workshop plans and vibrant resources to incrementally present and build layers of pupils’ nature understanding through storytelling and a range of exciting practical activities. Facilitators help pupils enhance and take ownership of their school’s outdoor spaces through the creation of both edible and wildlife-friendly gardens. Kindergarden Facilitators use these spaces to convey many of nature's remarkable processes.

What we offer Kindegarden Facilitators

• An initial 2 week paid training, mentoring and support period, followed by continuous professional development opportunities.
• We offer £25K pro rata in the first year with potential to rise in year two. Contracts include holiday, sick pay and pension contributions.
• Access to a dynamic and passionate team of creative fellow Facilitators
• Cycling equipment and training if required.
• Opportunities for other creative projects and festivals.
• Opportunities for career progression to our KS I+2 programme, Merristems.

Candidates must:

• Have an energetic and engaging manner.
• Have excellent presentational skills.
• Have a vibrant imagination.
• Be excited by working outdoors (in all weathers).
• Be excited by working with young children (2-5yrs).
• Have a passion for the natural world.
• Be independently minded with the ability to work autonomously.
• And share our commitment to low/ zero environmental operational impact

Candidates ideally will…

• Have some experience working with plants
• Have some experience working with young children
• Have an up-to-date DBS check

Role details:

This role involves 3-4 teaching days per week, starting September 2025. The successful candidate will visit up to 3 schools per day, covering London areas such as Putney, Shepherds Bush, Battersea, Kensington, Lewisham, Islington and Hackney. Travel between schools is paid for by Studio Cultivate. Schools within the role's delivery rosta will be a combination of term-based and full year schools.

The role may expand by an additional day depending on the post holder’s performance and may include the opportunity to assist at events and festivals.

Dates of Application:

Please let us know in your application whether you are unable to attend any of these dates, as we may be able to offer some flexibility depending on the strength of the candidate’s application.

• Application Deadline: 26th June 2025
• Interview Round 1: 10th July 2025
• Interview Round 2 (for successful applicants from Round 1): 16th or 17th July 2025
• Candidate Selection: 18th July 2025
• Earliest Training Commences: w/c 1st September 2025 (6 days across 2 weeks).
• Role Begins: w/c 15th September 2025 (start date can be negotiated)