Nursery: Farley Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School, Garstons Track, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO21 2NB
Hours: Part Time, 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7am-10am
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more

Hi, I'm Janine, the Nursery Manager at Farley Sparsholt.

Our nursery school is a truly special place to learn and play. We’re proud to be the UK’s first yurt-based outdoor nursery, nestled within a two-acre site surrounded by the fields and animals of Sparsholt College.

Our children spend much of their time (whatever the weather) exploring the great outdoors, our cosy yurts provide a calm and nurturing space—designed with natural acoustics, a soothing sensory atmosphere, and insulated with sheep’s wool to stay warm and welcoming throughout the winter months.

At Farley Sparsholt, we encourage our children to be curious, imaginative, and confident learners in a setting where nature is their classroom. Our days are filled with hands-on experiences that spark curiosity—from bug hunts and woodland adventures to growing our own seasonal vegetables.

We believe that outdoor learning inspires not only a love for the natural world but also a lifelong love of learning.

Who & What is Storal?  

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at Farley Sparsholt. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must if that’s pink hair, being Neurospicy or having a unique pastime, we encourage it all.  Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community. 

bout the role:

As our Yurt Keeper, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our setting safe, warm, and welcoming for both children and staff. This is a hands-on, practical role—perfect for someone who loves being outdoors and takes pride in maintaining a beautiful, functional space.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lighting and maintaining fires during colder months to keep our yurts cosy

• Conducting regular site safety checks (including paths, fencing, and equipment)

• Keeping the yurt interiors clean, tidy, and well-stocked

• Supporting with minor site maintenance and improvements

• Helping to create a warm, inviting environment for children and visitors

• Liaising with the nursery team on site needs and upkeep

About you:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Loves the outdoors in all weathers

• Is practical, dependable, and safety-conscious

• Has a can-do attitude and takes pride in their work

• Works well independently and as part of a team

• Is proactive and solutions-focused when it comes to site needs

• Is happy to work around children and understands the importance of creating a safe environment

Must-haves:

• Some experience in site maintenance, caretaking, or similar hands-on role

• Comfortable working outdoors year-round

• A commitment to health and safety

Why work for us: 

Family Friendly Benefits- enhanced parents leave including maternity, paternity & adoption & Childcare Discount at 50% off all fees

Wellbeing & Refuel Benefits- extra day off per year for your wellbeing and access to modern-day, progressive mental health support & sick pay 

Financial Perks- emergency cash access to your pay before pay date, free financial coaching 

Social Perks – online community for peer-to-peer socializing eg. book club, pets club, pinecones club & continuous professional development accessible to you at anytime 

  Plus, many more.  

We care about our people.  

Love the outdoors in any weather then this is a job for you, we’d love to welcome you.  
Storal is the highest of standards when it coming to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment the encourages feedback-discussion-resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete a through compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.   

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