Meet the team
Surrey Hills Forest School is HIRING!
We’re looking for an experienced Outdoor Nursery Manager for Surrey Hills Forest School.
Owner & Forest School Leader
Lee Davis
“As the owner and director of Surrey Hills Forest School, my Early Years journey began with a vision to create outdoor spaces for children to gain hands-on learning, using nature as its backdrop.
“After completing my Forest School qualification, a BA honours in Early Years Management in Practice and six years of hard work, I am proud to say that my vision for flexible, child-led childcare has been realised.
“I am always keen to pass on my knowledge of the environment and believe that children need to be given the opportunity to learn how to manage their own risk.
“I am looking forward to continuing on this journey for many more years to come.”
Deputy Duty Manager
Kaila Hamilton
“I love being a part of the Surrey Hills Forest School team. Working with children is so motivating, uplifting and magical and the setting is just an absolute bonus. I’m delighted to share the children’s journey in this wholesome environment.
“I have always loved being outdoors, nearly all of my favourite memories were created out in nature and as an adult I still love to explore and soak up the tranquility. Me and my fiancé love taking out our inflatable kayak, gardening, camping and bike rides!
“I have 7 years experience working with children in nursery settings and as a nanny and also as a children’s entertainer at parties.”
Practitioner
Harriet Andrews
“I’m an enthusiastic, qualified primary school teacher with a specialism in early years. I have a degree in Art and Design and my artistic background enables me to engage a wide variety of learners using a creative and diverse approach to teaching.
“I am also a mum to two young children who continue to teach me more about childhood development on a daily basis.
“I’m passionate about the positive impact the natural outdoor environment has in helping children learn successfully.”
Practitioner
Amy Smith
“I have worked in Early Years Settings since 2012 working with children from Birth to Year 6. I have a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. I am also a Florist and run my own small business.
“Forest School enables me to combine my two passions, Early Years and Nature. I love learning alongside the children about our natural environment including the plants, trees and animals we are so lucky to have around us. Being in nature is so soothing and enables children to develop according to their next steps without being over stimulated. Having the space and fresh air to move around and grow in is something children, plants and adults can all thrive from and we are testament to that.”
Our Qualifications
Surrey Hills Forest School is fully Ofsted Registered. All activities are rigorously risk assessed and planned before hand. All staff working for Surrey Hills Forest School are DBS checked and qualified in Early Years childcare. The Forest School Leader will hold the relevant qualifications.
From our recent Ofsted inspection:
“Children are highly engaged and motivated to learn in this delightful setting. They have superb opportunities to play and learn in the carefully designed spaces, such as the bird hide and tool station. Staff create a welcoming environment deep within the woods and encourage children to explore freely and independently. The manager demonstrates immense passion, knowledge and ambition and is keen for children to experience hands-on learning in the natural environment.”
Like to Join our team?
We are always keen to hear from people who are interested in joining us. Please complete the form below and we will get back to you if we have any vacancies.
