Behind every beautiful, thriving nursery garden is someone who helps it grow. Join us as a Gardener & Grower and create vibrant outdoor spaces where children can explore and flourish. Key Details Team/Business Area: Estates, Outdoor Learning and Wellbeing Hours: 16 p/w, Monday to Saturday Location: Cherubs Longdale, Ravenshead, Nottingham Line Manager: Head of Operations About Us Established in 1993, Cherubs Nurseries is a family-run business on a mission to give all children the personalities, skills and experiences they need to take on the world, without limitations. Central to our approach (inspired by Montessori, Hygge, Reggio and Forest School) is our Community Life work which aims to make the communities we serve better places to live, work and grow up in. From annual fundraising events to community clean ups and a robust Sustainability Action Plan. We know it takes a village to raise a child and we want our nurseries to be reflective of our communities. We champion diversity in the early years sector and are driven to bring more men into early years, supporting MITEY to achieve a mixed-gender early years workforce. Why work at Cherubs Nurseries? Family-run business, but with all the benefits you would expect from a bigger group! Committed to taking people where they want to go - from personalised professional development pathways to continuous internal training. Experienced and long-standing teams - plenty of support whilst you get to grips with Cherubs Nurseries. Opportunity to progress and transfer internally - whether that’s within your current nursery or to another team or nursery within the group. Exceptional early years environments – we heavily invest in our nurseries to ensure they align with our approach and curriculum and are the best places to work for our team. Proactive and forward-thinking culture - we’re committed to making Cherubs Nurseries a great place to work. About our Nursery Cherubs Longdale is a modern, rural 90-place nursery in Ravenshead, Nottingham. Being a car driver is essential to be part of this established and long-serving team. Set in just under an acre of beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside, with some bus links. Cherubs Nurseries Rewards and Benefits Guaranteed time off between Christmas and New Year, giving you the opportunity to spend time with your friends and family over the festive period. 30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries Long-service awards for 5 years service Annual “Me Day” after 1 year’s service Free healthy lunch, made by our Nursery Chef Schedule/rota released two weeks ahead, giving you a good work/life balance What you’ll be doing Share simple, engaging explanations with children about plants, seasons, wildlife and food growing. • Communicate clearly with leaders about garden needs, seasonal priorities and any maintenance concerns. • Support outdoor activity set-ups, including preparing spaces for learning, exploration and events. • Plan garden activities with longevity and sustainability in mind. • Carry out light gardening and grounds maintenance, including: - Pruning and plant care - Lawn mowing and edging - Rubbish and leaf collection - General tidying and upkeep of outdoor areas • Identify opportunities to improve outdoor spaces to better support learning and engagement. • Use sustainable, environmentally conscious gardening practices wherever possible. • Suggest seasonal ideas for planting, growing and outdoor activities that align with nursery learning themes. • Ensure tools, equipment and outdoor areas are stored and maintained safely. • Always follow health and safety guidance, particularly when working around children. • Maintain safe, well-presented outdoor spaces that support children’s play, learning and wellbeing. • Support children to take part in gardening and growing activities, helping them understand planting, harvesting and caring for living things. Where possible, align this learning with our Forest School approach. • Encourage curiosity, responsibility and pride in shared outdoor spaces. • Model calm, respectful and nurturing interactions when working alongside children outdoors. Passionate about giving children the best start in life? So are we. If you’re nurturing, dedicated, and ready to help little minds grow, we’d love to welcome you to our team. Apply now and start making a difference every single day. Disclaimer: Cherubs Nurseries is committed to upholding a safe and compliant workforce and business. All roles require: the right to work in the United Kingdom, the completion of a “Keeping Children Safe” Form, a DBS and at least 2 satisfactory employment references. Some roles may also require a 5-year employment history. Cherubs Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees with disabilities and learning difficulties.