Nature Nurture Practitioner

Location: Turriff Primary School Meadowbank Road Turriff, AB53 4WB

Salary: £4,079 - £4,354 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 5.5 hours per week

Job Description

Do you have experience of working with children and young people? Are you committed to improving outcomes for our most vulnerable children? Are you a creative, dynamic, hardworking team player with a passion for the outdoors? We are looking for a part-time Nature Nurture Practitioner.

Nature Nurture is a holistic therapeutic intervention that combines the theory and principles of nurture approaches that are widely promoted across Aberdeenshire, with the recognised benefits of outdoor learning and child-led play.

The purpose of this exciting new post is to deliver targeted Nature Nurture outdoor intervention work that aims to foster positive relationships, emotional resilience, and enhanced self-esteem and self-awareness for children aged 5-13 years.

Relevant experience is essential, but nature nurture training will also be given. Please see attached job profile for essential criteria.

If you want to be part of a professional learning community that strives to make their school and the outcomes for pupils the best in Scotland, then come and join us.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 31/03/2026.

Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.

Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.