Nanny’s and Mothers aides for Montessori style agency

Home-Based Montessori & Forest School

Childcare Provider

Location: Chester (Handbridge, Curzon Park, Great Boughton, Christleton) and Stoke-

on-Trent (Trentham, Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme) — in-home, across client

households Hours: Full-time, part-time and ad hoc/one-off bookings available Ages

cared for: Newborn to 11 years, with a primary focus on 0–5s

About us

We provide specialised, nature-led childcare and home education support to families in

Chester and Stoke-on-Trent, working exclusively within our clients' own homes. Our

approach blends Montessori principles with a forest school ethos — outdoor exploration,

hands-on learning, and unhurried, screen-free days — alongside organic, Ayurvedically-

informed nutrition and meal preparation. We're looking for carers who share our belief

that children thrive with patience, nature, real food, and genuine connection.

The role

As a Home-Based Childcare Provider, you'll become a trusted, familiar presence within

the families you work with — not a visiting professional, but something closer to an

extension of the household itself. Each day will look a little different depending on the

family and the child, but will typically include:

Leading Montessori-inspired activities within the child's home, using materials and

approaches suited to their age and stage

Taking children outdoors daily — to the garden, local woodland, parks or green

spaces — for forest school-style, weather-appropriate exploration and play

Preparing organic, seasonal meals and snacks in the family's kitchen, including baby

food and toddler menus tailored to Ayurvedic principles where required

Supporting daily routines, naps, and gentle boundaries in a calm, low-screen

environment

Where relevant, supporting home education activities alongside parents, drawing on

Montessori and nature-led learning principlesBuilding genuine, warm relationships with children and families, adapting to each

household's own rhythms and values

Covering one-off, ad hoc and occasional bookings as well as regular placements,

with the flexibility to settle into a new home and routine quickly and confidently

What we're looking for

Experience working with children aged 0–11, ideally within a Montessori, forest

school, nanny, or home childcare setting

A genuine passion for outdoor, nature-based learning in all weathers

Some knowledge of or willingness to train in nutritionally considered, organic and

Ayurvedic food preparation for babies and young children

A calm, patient, nurturing manner, with excellent communication skills and the ability

to build trust quickly with both children and parents

A relevant childcare qualification (e.g. Level 3 in Early Years, Montessori diploma, or

equivalent) is desirable but not essential for the right candidate

An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one), current paediatric first aid

certification (or willingness to complete one), and full safeguarding awareness

Flexibility and discretion, as you'll be working within the privacy of family homes and

will be trusted with sensitive routines and personal information

What we offer

Competitive hourly rates, reflecting your experience and qualifications

A mix of regular and ad hoc bookings to suit your preferred working pattern

Ongoing training in Montessori practice, forest school delivery, and Ayurvedic

nutrition for children

The opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with the families you

work with

A genuinely values-led role, working with families who share our commitment to

natural, wholesome, screen-free childhoods

How to applyPlease send your CV along with a short covering note telling us about your experience

with children, your approach to outdoor and nature-based care, and why our philosophy

resonates with you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Training and help obtaining relevant qualifications is available for the right candidate