Nursery Job Application Form - The Hive Forest School Nursery

The Hive Forest School Nursery
Ofsted Setting Reference Number: 2819768

Nursery Office: Stave Hill Ecology Park, Timber Pond Road, London SE16 6AX
Head Office: The Workers League, 44-50 Royal Parade Mews, London SE3 0TN
Phone: 020 3435 6848 | Email: nursery@thehive-kids.com
Nursery Manager Application Form
Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in joining The Hive.

We're looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead our Forest School nursery at Stave Hill Ecology Park.

Before applying, please allow around 20–30 minutes to complete this application. We know it's a little longer than simply sending a CV, but it helps us understand not only your experience but also your approach to children, leadership and Forest School.
YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS
Your name

First NameLast Name
Your email address
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Your mobile number
Your address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postcode
Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Do you require sponsorship now or in the future?
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Essential childcare qualifications
If "other", please specify below
Essential Forest School qualifications
Other qualifications

Other
If "other", please specify below
Please list any other relevant qualification, including awarding body and year obtained
Please upload certificates for all your relevant qualifications

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YOUR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Please provide your full employment and education history.

Please include:
Employment
Self-employment
Voluntary work
Full-time education
Career breaks
Caring responsibilities
Travel

There should be no unexplained gaps.

Please list each job below in chronological order.

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Please explain any gap of more than 2 months
YOUR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Have you previously been? Tick all that apply
Have you led an Ofsted inspection?
If yes, what was the outcome?
Approximately how many children were in your last setting?
Approximately how many team members did you manage?
ABOUT YOU
What attracted you to this role?
What excited you about working at The Hive?
Why do you believe children benefit from spending time outdoors?
What does child-led learning mean to you?
LEADERSHIP
Tell us about a member of staff you've helped develop. What did you do? What was the outcome?
Tell us about the most difficult leadership situation you've faced. How did you approach it? What did you learn?
What would your current team say are your greatest strengths as a leader?
CURRICULUM
Describe a learning experience you're proud of. Why did it work so well?
How do you balance a nature-led curriculum with the EYFS?
FAMILIES
Describe a difficult conversation you've had with a parent or carer. How did you handle it?
SAFEGUARDING
What do you think creates an outstanding safeguarding culture?

Have you ever been subject to?

Rows	Yes	No
Disciplinary proceedings
Capability procedures
A safeguarding investigation
A LADO investigation
An allegation involving a child
Restrictions on working with children

If yes, please provide details
WORKING AT THE HIVE
What qualities make a great nursery team?
What kind of culture do you enjoy working in?
How do you help colleagues feel supported?
REFERENCES

Please provide 2 references

Rows	Name	Relationship	Organisation	Email	Phone
Referee 1
Referee 2

SAFER RECRUITMENT
Do you currently hold an enhanced DBS?
Are you registered with the Update Service?
Please upload your CV

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DECLARATION
Please confirm
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Nursery Manager Application Form

YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

YOUR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

YOUR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

ABOUT YOU

LEADERSHIP

CURRICULUM

FAMILIES

SAFEGUARDING

WORKING AT THE HIVE

REFERENCES

SAFER RECRUITMENT

DECLARATION