Careers
Exceptional childhoods are built by exceptional people
Our people
“The quality of an education system cannot exceed the quality of its people” McKinsey Report, 2007
We know that exceptional childhoods are built by exceptional people. The heart and soul of Little Wild Tribe is our team - a group of dedicated, skilled and emotionally intelligent educators who show up every day with patience, passion and unwavering commitment for each and every child.
We believe that the best outcomes for children start with the adults who care for them. That’s why we invest deeply in the professional development, wellbeing, and culture of our team. Staff retention here is strong, and we attribute this to the sense of belonging and purpose that underpins our culture. Our team feels seen, heard, and valued - not just as employees, but as individuals.
Career progression is embedded into our structure. Staff are supported to take on more responsibility as they grow, and we actively encourage further training and qualifications, including QTS, NPQEYL leadership and SEND specialisms. We proudly promote from within and celebrate each step our team takes in their professional journey.
More than a workplace
We work hard to create the kind of workplace we would want for ourselves; one where people feel psychologically safe, professionally challenged and deeply valued. A place where laughter is commonplace, support is freely given, and no one feels like just a number.
Our commitment to people has been recognised nationally. Little Wild Tribe is proud to be a multi-award-winning employer, named one of the only education settings in the national Sunday Times Best Places to Work, a World’s Happiest Workplace winner, and recognised for Best for Women and Best for Management. We are also a Living Wage Employer, because we believe the people shaping children's futures deserve to be valued properly.
But the accolades are not what matter. What matters is that our team enjoy coming to work. They build lasting friendships, develop meaningful careers and feel proud of the difference they make each day. Because when people feel valued, they stay. And when great people stay, children thrive.
Work with us
At Little Wild Tribe, we are always interested in meeting exceptional people who share our vision for childhood.
We look for educators who are curious, reflective and passionate about giving children the very best start in life. People who believe in the power of relationships, understand the importance of play, and aren't afraid of muddy boots, big questions and thinking differently.
You don't need to fit a particular mould. Some of our team come from traditional early years backgrounds. Others bring experience from teaching, psychology, social work, outdoor learning, SEND, wellbeing and beyond. What matters most is a commitment to children, a willingness to learn and a belief that childhood deserves extraordinary care.
We are proud of the culture we have built and recruit carefully. Skills can be taught. Qualifications can be gained. But kindness, integrity, curiosity and a genuine love of working with children are qualities we value most.
If Little Wild Tribe feels like the kind of place where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you. We're not always recruiting, but we're always interested in meeting great people.
Little Wild Academy™
Little Wild Tribe was never created simply to follow existing practice. It was created to ask better questions.
Rethinking early childhood
What if children spent more time outdoors? What if movement mattered as much as literacy? What if belonging came before behaviour? What if inclusion was designed into the system from the start? What if we built early education around what children truly need, rather than what has always been done?
Over the years, educators, schools, nursery leaders, local authorities and training providers have increasingly asked us the same question: how do you do it? Little Wild Academy™ is our response.
Drawing on our experience as an award-winning setting, recognised for innovation, inclusion, leadership and curriculum design, we provide training, consultancy and professional development for educators who want to think differently about childhood. Our training combines evidence-informed research with practical application, exploring areas such as outdoor pedagogy, curriculum design, inclusion and belonging, child development, leadership, staff wellbeing, language-rich practice, movement and neurodevelopment, and the science of early childhood.
We are not interested in quick fixes, trends or one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we train, coach, mentor and support educators to think deeply, reflect critically and build practice that is intentional, sustainable and centred around children. Whether you are a nursery, school, academy trust, local authority or individual educator, we would love to connect with others who share our passion for giving children the very best start in life.
Because when we invest in educators, the impact reaches far beyond a single classroom.