Are you passionate about the great outdoors? Do you love working with children and igniting their sense of wonder in nature? 

Do you want to share your skills, enthusiasm and love of the outdoors with our children and their families? Can you facilitate opportunities for children to have fun in nature and lead their own adventure in an environment where they feel safe and secure? If so, come and join us!  

We are expanding our brilliant practitioner team to include bank staff and additional holiday club cover. Our skilled practitioners are experts in bushcraft, circus skills, crafts and growing whilst providing nurturing childcare. ACT are a Living Wage employer, the hours are flexible, and there's even potential for some term-time cover. So, if you're ready to embark on a rewarding adventure this summer, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

MAKI Pups outdoor nursery site with children playing and a polytunnel, hobbit house and woodland in background

As part of our team you will plan, deliver, record and evaluate nature based learning experiences and facilitate opportunities for children to have fun in nature and lead their own adventure in an environment where they feel safe and secure. An appreciation of and enthusiasm for the natural heritage of the West Coast of Scotland in all weathers and all seasons, and a love for young children are essential! We can provide training, and will share skills. 

For more information about MAKI Pups and outdoor learning, please visit our webpage and for further details please email MAKI Pups Nursery Manager Erin Kennedy, by email [email protected], or telephone 07741582560. 

You can find more information about the vacancies by downloading the job specification and application form here: 

Practitioner Job Specification 

Practitioner Application Form 

Applications are accepted at any time - there is currently no deadline for submitting applications.