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19 March 2015
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Section 1: Jobs in early years
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19 March 2015
Early Years
Baby Ducks
The Parish Centre South Street Portslade East
Sussex BN41 2LE
www.babyducks.co.uk
Childcare Practitioner
Starting at £6.50 per hour
Initially 10 hours per week
Shifts available Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm.
Baby Ducks is a family run childcare setting that offers quality childcare in Portslade to children
aged between 2 and 5 years of age. We are a team of 6 staff who work flexible hours and operate
term time only Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 1pm.
Baby Ducks is a pack away setting in a hall environment with lots of natural light. We create a free
flow environment maximising the outside area too. We operate a key person system where all
practitioners take responsibility for a group of children's development and they record all learning
‘online’ using a computer system called Tapestry. We are proud to have completed all 9 modules
of the Local Authority Quilt accreditation programme and have been the first setting in Brighton and
Hove to have achieved the Quilt Gold accreditation. All of our staff have been with us for a
minimum of 4 years, are Level 3 qualified and trained first aiders.
We are looking for qualified childcare practitioner to join our team. Applicants must have a
minimum Level 2 childcare qualification; experience of working in an early years setting;
experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); good knowledge and
understanding of a key person system; experience of planning, observations and assessments and
understanding of safeguarding procedures.
The job involves supervising a group of children and ensuring the safety, care and learning and
development opportunities of the children at all times. Duties will be to set up and pack away
equipment on a daily basis; to create a stimulating learning environment; to assist and plan
learning opportunities, to make observations and assessments of children; to use the online
Tapestry system (of which training will be given); to participate in general housekeeping tasks and
to attend out of hours events such as staff meetings, trainings and parents evenings.
The post initially will be for 10 hours per week however there is the possibility that this may
increase over the coming months
To apply, contact the setting for a job application form either by calling: 01273 911373 or emailing:
[email protected]
Closing date: 12 April 2015
Desired qualification level: Level 2
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19 March 2015
Boomerang Kids
Saltdean Barn Oval Park Arundel Drive West
Saltdean Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 8SJ
www.boomerang-kids.co.uk
Key Person x 2
From £7 to £7.50 per hour, £10,920 - £15,600 per annum pro rata
Full time, 30 to 40 hours per week, shifts to be agreed
Boomerang Kids is an 81 place setting with an ethos which focuses on individual children
and their families. We operate from a grade 2 listed barn in the local park in Saltdean and
have 2 large outside areas for free-flow learning. We were graded 'outstanding' by Ofsted at
our last inspection, we have a baby room for children aged from birth to 2 years, a preschool for children aged 2 to 5 years, and after school club and a holiday playscheme for
children aged up to 11 years.
We are looking for 2 ‘key’ people to join our team. The successful candidates must be able
to demonstrate experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); practical
knowledge and understanding of planning, observing and documenting children's learning;
excellent organisational skills and experience of working in a team. .
Duties will include ensuring each child is given equal opportunities to learn through both
adult-led and self-chosen activities; liaising with families to ensure each child is supported
throughout their time with us and operating our ‘Tapestry’ I.T. program which we use for
record keeping and recording children's progress - full training will be given on this.
We offer all our staff support and encouragement for personal professional development
and we provide the opportunity to work with a varied age range of children. We believe this
is a great opportunity for the right people to join a long-standing, friendly staff team, who
value and support their working colleagues. We also believe that our staff, are the most
important part of offering a high quality learning environment for children.
For an application form please email [email protected] putting "key person
vacancy" in the subject header. We will send you an application form which must be
completed by hand, signed and then returned to the setting. Please do not phone the
setting. Interviews will be held shortly after closing date. When completing your application
form please list any relevant certificated qualifications for example: safeguarding training,
First Aid etc.
Closing date: 27 March 2015
Desired qualification level: Qualified or willing to work towards a Level 2 or 3
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19 March 2015
Brighton & Hove
City Early Years &
Childcare
Various Children’s Centre Nurseries across
Brighton & Hove
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/childrenand-education/childcare-andfamilies/childrens-centre-nurseries
Nursery Assistant – Bank Staff
£8.23 per hour
Hours are as and when required. We cannot guarantee regular hours.
Brighton & Hove City Council operates six childcare settings in the city. They are
based in Children's Centres and provide high quality care and activities for babies
and children aged 0 to 5 years. Our nurseries include: Acorn Nursery, Bright Start
Nursery, Cherry Tree Nursery, Jump Start Nursery, Roundabout Nursery and
Tarnerland Nursery School.
We are looking for qualified Early Years practitioners who can be flexible and provide
ad hoc cover (sometimes at late notice) at our Children's Centre Nurseries. You
would be required to step in to cover for staff absences and sometimes provide 1:1
support for individual children.
The post requires experience working with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
in a childcare setting and experience providing care and education to children from a
wide range of backgrounds including those with special educational needs.
Applicants must demonstrate flexibility, good literacy and communication skills and
the ability to develop good working relationships with parents, staff and other service
providers, the post also requires adherence to health and safety policy, practice and
instruction.
Duties will include running activities inside and outside the nursery, supporting key
people with individual and small groups of children, preparing and serving snacks,
encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating and cleaning the nursery. You will
follow the EYFS and other appropriate legislation and guidance for young children.
Please note that these posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974, and are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
For further details, to download an application pack or apply online visit:
http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs
search for job reference CHS0341
Closing date: 01 August 2015
Desired qualification level: minimum Level 2
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19 March 2015
Butterfly Nursery, Hove Poly Clinic Site, Marshall Way,
BN2 7HY
Butterfly and Hilltop
Nursery
Hilltop Nursery, Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove,
BN2 3EW
Nursery Nurses (Temporary posts to cover maternity leave)
£7.85 - £8.93 per hour, £14,294 - £17,425 per annum
Sussex Community NHS Trust is committed to paying all staff the Living Wage
1) 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, shifts between 7.30am - 6.30pm.
2) 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday, shifts between 7.30am - 6.30pm.
Butterfly and Hilltop Nurseries are Sussex Community NHS Trust nurseries based in Brighton and
Hove.
We cater for 43 (at Butterfly Nursery) and 22 (at Hilltop Nursery) children each day, aged from birth
to 5 years. We would describe our environment as a 'home from home' atmosphere and have been
rated 'Good' by Ofsted. Both nurseries are open all year, Monday to Friday from 7.30am - 6.30pm.
We are currently looking for 2 qualified Nursery Nurses to join our team and cover maternity leave
absences.
Applicants must have a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); have
experience of working with children of all ages and hold a Level 3 childcare qualification. Strong
team working skills are essential to enable you to integrate into our professional team; experience of
working in partnership with parents; good knowledge of safeguarding children and a shared interest
for wanting to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to the highest standards. These are just
some of the essential criteria. Please see our Person Specification for full details
The role involves planning and meeting all the needs of the children in the nursery on a daily basis,
liaising with parent/carers and outside agencies to ensure we support all the children in our care.
Please see our Job Description for full details.
We offer a benefits package including training and development opportunities tailored to your needs,
a supportive working environment and access to the NHS pension scheme.
For further details and to apply for these posts visit www.jobs.nhs.uk and search for 'Nursery' and
'Sussex.'
Closing date: 30 March 2015
Desired qualification level: Level 3
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19 March 2015
Daisy Chain Hove
41 Medina Villas, Hove, BN3 2RP
www.daisychainhove.co.uk
Pre-school Room Leader
£7.45 per hour, £15,496 per annum
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, varying shifts between 7.30am and 6pm
We are a new nursery in Hove, at the exciting stage of increasing numbers and becoming
established in the area. The nursery is open all year round and caters for children from 3 months
to 5 years in an amazing converted house with a safe, enclosed outdoor play area. The nursery
has been recently redecorated and resourced so offers an excellent working environment for
staff, who will be able to come in, set up and establish a routine conducive to quality care and
education for the children who attend. Within the refurbishment we have recently opened a
separate soft play room and a sensory room, located at the top of the building, which have
already proved popular with children and parents alike. We are based close to the sea front with
easy access to a range of shops and public transport.
We are looking for a Room leader to join our existing team of dedicated staff. Applicants must
have a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification and be able to demonstrate a commitment to
providing excellent levels of care and education for the children and to meeting all the
requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); a passion for working with young
children and a willingness to give their input into the development and progression of this new
nursery; the ability to offer support to all staff; good organisational skills; the ability to model
excellent child-care practice and carry out additional work that may be required for the
development of the setting, for example quality assurance programme.
Duties include being key person to a group of pre-school children, leading planning for both
indoor and outdoor activities, observations and record keeping; developing a creative, stimulating
educational environment in-line with the EYFS.
We offer good incentives on various aspects of our work, in order to value the contribution of staff
and reward exceptional practice and long service.
For an application pack, please contact [email protected]
Closing date: 19 March 2015
Desired qualification level: Minimum Level 3
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19 March 2015
Footsteps Day
Nursery
221 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, East Sussex, BN41 1XR
www.footstepsdaynursery.com
Room Supervisor (maternity cover)
£7.93 - £9.37 per hour, £16,500 - £19,500 per annum
8 hours per day, Monday to Friday, shifts between 7:30am and 6:30pm
Footsteps Day Nurseries have 3 settings across Brighton & Hove. We are currently looking to
recruit a qualified Room Supervisor to cover maternity leave in our Footsteps ‘Portslade’
Nursery.
At Footsteps ‘Portslade’ we have a dedicated staff team of 10 Early Years Practitioners. We are
located in a busy community; have the capacity to provide care and learning opportunities for 26
children aged between 1 and 8 years; have 3 classrooms dedicated to the different age groups
which are all equipped with a wide range of age appropriate resources and have a well
equipped outdoor space.
To apply for this post, applicants must have an excellent working knowledge of the Early Years
Foundation Stage (EYFS); excellent working knowledge and experience of the observation,
assessment & planning process; have a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification; experience of
supporting/mentoring a team and the ability to model good practice. You will be required to
demonstrate new ideas and be experienced in delivering a play based approach to the
children’s learning.
The role of the Room Supervisor in the pre-school room includes being responsible for
overseeing the observation, assessment & planning process; being a key person; keeping the
online learning journals up to date; liaising with parents; supervising in the garden and
organising trips. At our setting we have room supervisors for each age group and it is part of the
role to deliver and uphold the company's policies & procedures and act as role models for the
other staff. We operate regular staff supervisions and there will be training opportunities such as
first aid, food hygiene, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), safeguarding & Health & safety.
Benefits include four weeks holiday pay plus bank holidays. There is a possibility of a
permanent positon becoming available at the end of the temporary period.
Email [email protected] for an application pack or telephone 01273 416164
Closing date: 24 April 2015
Desired qualification level: Level 3
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19 March 2015
Happy Days Nursery
Annunciation Hall, Coleman Street, Brighton, BN29SQ
www.happydays-nursery.co.uk/
Senior Nursery Practitioner
Temporary post to cover maternity leave from May 2015 to May 2016
From £7.57 to £7.81 per hour, £16,250 to £16,750 per annum
41.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Happy Days is a well-established nursery in the Hanover area. We have been providing high quality
childcare in a safe and stimulating environment for over 25 years. We are open all year round and
cater for children from 9 months to five years old.
We are looking for a minimum Level 3 early years and childcare qualified practitioner to join our
team to cover a maternity leave post.
Applicants must have experience of working with young children in an early years setting; good
knowledge of child development for children aged from birth to five years; good knowledge of the
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); good knowledge of child protection procedures; an
understanding of play based approaches; good communication skills; a commitment to equal
opportunities; experience of working effectively with young children and families and experience of
facilitating the development of effective relationships; having a willingness to learn and a friendly and
flexible approach at work.
Duties of the job will include: assisting with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years
Foundation Stage (EYFS) for guidance; acting as a ‘key person’ to a small group of children;
teaching children; offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences; ensuring
that children are kept safe; understanding and acting upon child protection procedures if required;
supporting snack and meal times; liaising closely and building effective relationships with
parents/carers and work together to ensure each child's needs are recognised and met;
communicating any concerns or ideas effectively; ensuring confidentiality at all times as laid out in
the setting’s policies; actively participating at team meetings, supervisor meetings and appraisal
meetings.
This position will provide the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with emphasis placed
upon good practice and staff development. You will be joining a long-standing management team
who value and support their staff.
For an application pack please email [email protected] or call 01273 694447 and ask for
Michelle Evans or Donna Clarke.
Closing date: 10 April 2015
Desired qualification level: Level 3
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19 March 2015
Little Lambs Kindergarten
St. Helen's Church Hall, Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8ER
www.littlelambskindergarten.yolasite.com
Early Years Practitioners - Bank, Part-time and Full-time positions available
Salary range: from National Minimum Wage to £7.50 per hour
Shifts available Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm
(National Minimum Wage is currently £6.50 per hour for workers aged 21 and over, £5.13 per hour for
workers aged, £3.79 per hour for workers aged under 18 and £2.73 per hour for Apprentices)
Little Lambs Kindergartens are Early Years settings based in the Hangleton and Knoll areas of Hove. We
are a team of 17 who share the same ethos and passion for providing high quality early years education and
care for children aged from birth to 11 years. We operate Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6pm, 48 weeks of the
year. In addition offer before and after school care for school aged children & school holiday clubs.
At Little Lambs we embrace the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) approach where all learning
opportunities are offered through play. When it comes to children's learning and development we strongly
believe in the value of the outdoor environment and regularly visit a variety of outdoor amenities within our
local community and offer free-flow environments at our settings. We value each child as an individual and
they receive a unique early years’ experience based on their own interests, their stage of development and
their particular needs. To encourage progression we provide exciting environments, activities and resources.
We welcome families from all religions, beliefs and backgrounds and are proud of the relationships that we
have with our families and encourage families to engage in our home visits, consultations, home learning
packs, family meetings, and open evenings. We believe that every staff member in our team contributes to
the success and smooth running of our settings. Individually they play a vital role working across both sites,
sharing experiences and strategies and supporting each other’s professional development. We value our
staff’s health, well-being and happiness and provide regular opportunities to meet up to share any concerns
and new ideas.
We have recently expanded and as a result are looking for qualified and unqualified Early Years
Practitioners to join our team. We currently have positions working with each age group: Babies (0-2 year
olds), Toddlers (2-3 year olds) and Pre-school (3+4 year olds) All applicants must have experience of
working in a team; demonstrate confidence and assertiveness when communicating with both adults and
children; have a good understanding and knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and
safeguarding procedures; have a keen interest in the outdoors and knowledge of providing outdoor activities
to develop children’s learning and development; knowledge and experience of working with children in their
early years and an understanding of children’s development needs; experience of creating fun and
stimulating learning environments.
The role of an Early Years Practitioner at Little Lambs involves working as part of a team to meet each
individual child’s needs. You will work with a group of key children and ensure their care, learning and
development. Duties include participating in observations, planning and assessments; working together to
meet the needs of each child; maintaining each of your key child's development profiles and share these
with families at consultations and home visits; attending regular staff meetings to keep up to date with any
changes in policy and procedures; sharing ideas and strategies with the team. You will be required to
complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application which enables us to check that you meet
the requirements and criteria for being a suitable person to work with children.
To apply please email: [email protected] or call: 01273 933631 to arrange a visit to come and
see what we do and collect an application pack. Alternatively we can post or email you an application pack.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 15 April 2015
INTERVIEWS Week beginning 20th April 2015
Desired qualification level: Qualifications desirable or willing to train
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19 March 2015
My First Word...grows
up
Glebe Hall, Glebe Villas, Hove, BN3 5SN
www.myfirstwordgrowsup.co.uk
Childcare Practitioner
£6.75 per hour, £14,040 per annum
40 hours per week, shifts between 7am and 7pm
My First Word…grows up, provides care and learning opportunities for children aged between 2
and 5 years. We offer flexible quality childcare in Hove and we follow the Early Years Foundation
Stage (EYFS).
We are looking for a qualified Childcare Practitioner to join our staff team of 15.
Applicants must have a minimum Level 2 qualification in childcare and demonstrate a positive
approach to working with young children. Other essential criteria includes: knowledge and practical
experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); knowledge and understanding
of the diverse needs of children and families; good communication skills, both written and verbal;
the ability and confidence to communicate effectively with parents and build good relationships;
knowledge of safeguarding the welfare of children; experience of working with and contributing to a
team and the desire to develop new skills through professional development.
The role involves being responsible for the care and supervision of a key group of children;
creating a safe and stimulating environment; following the requirements of the EYFS, My First
Word’s policies, procedures’, staff rules and reporting any concerns.
Duties will include; ensuring the safety and welfare of all children in the setting at all times;
assisting with the setting up of the pre-school; planning and carrying out appropriate and
stimulating activities; encouraging independence; assisting children with day to day care like
toileting, eating and sleeping; completing observations, assessments and planning for each child in
your key group; ensuring the on-going cleanliness of the setting and maintenance of equipment
and resources; lifting and handling children and equipment; attending staff meetings, training
courses and parents’ evenings as appropriate; having a commitment to the principles of equality
and carrying out duties in accordance with My First Word’s Equalities Policy.
To apply for a ‘Level 2’ job application pack please email Lisa at [email protected]
Other contact details can be found on the website.
Closing date: 2 April 2015
Desired qualification level: Level 2
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19 March 2015
My First Word...grows
up
Glebe Hall, Glebe Villas, Hove, BN3 5SN
www.myfirstwordgrowsup.co.uk
Level 3 Childcare Practitioner
£7 per hour, £14,560 per annum
40 hours per week, shifts between 7am and 7pm
My First Word…grows up, provides care and learning opportunities for children aged between 2
and 5 years. We offer flexible quality childcare in Hove and we follow the Early Years Foundation
Stage (EYFS)
We are looking for a qualified Childcare Practitioner to join our staff team of 15.
Applicants must have a minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare and demonstrate a positive
approach to working with young children. Other essential criteria includes: knowledge and practical
experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); knowledge and understanding
of the diverse needs of children and families; good communication skills, both written and verbal;
the ability and confidence to communicate effectively with parents and build good relationships;
knowledge of safeguarding the welfare of children; experience of working with and contributing to a
team and the desire to develop new skills through professional development.
The role involves; caring for and supervising a group of children; creating a safe and stimulating
environment in which they can develop and leading and motivating a team of staff in providing high
quality education and childcare.
Duties will include; ensuring the safety and welfare of all children in the setting at all times;
assisting with the setting up of the pre-school; planning and carrying out appropriate and
stimulating activities; encouraging independence; assisting children with day to day care like
toileting, eating and sleeping; completing observations, assessments and planning for each child in
your key group; ensuring the on-going cleanliness of the setting and maintenance of equipment
and resources; leading and delegating a team of staff ensuring that high quality childcare is
maintained throughout the setting; lifting and handling children and equipment; attending staff
meetings, training courses and parents’ evenings as appropriate; having a commitment to the
principles of equality and carrying out duties in accordance with My First Word’s Equalities Policy.
To apply for a ‘Level 3’ job application pack please email Lisa at [email protected]
Other contact details can be found on the website.
Closing date: 2 April 2015
Desired qualification level: Level 3
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19 March 2015
Pepper-Pot Nursery
& Pre-School
Lower Hall, 39 Whippingham Road, Brighton, BN2 3PF
www.pepperpot-nursery.co.uk
Part Time Room Leader (Job Share)
£8.50 per hour, £16,575 per annum (pro rata)
27 hours over three day to be agreed, 8am to 6pm
Pepper-Pot Nursery was established over 25 years ago. We have recently become a nursery and
pre-school. Our nursery unit cares for children aged 3 months to pre-school age and our second
unit takes children from 3 to 5 years, here they play and learn together before starting school.
We also provide an after school club and pick-up for children attending Elm Grove Primary
School. Our two teams work closely together and we provide a warm, working environment
where colleagues are supportive of each other. Both our units aim to provide a safe, caring, cosy
environment for each child to grow and learn.
We are looking a part-time Room Leader to join our team. Applicants must be have a minimum
Level 3 early years and childcare qualification, and be able to demonstrate at least 2 years’
experience working in an early years setting. You must also be able to demonstrate a good
knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted welfare requirements; an
enthusiastic and creative approach with regards to supporting children's learning; good
communication and organisational skills and the ability to build strong partnerships with adults,
parents and children.
Duties will include leading, supporting and working with a small team and acting as key person to
a small group of children which involves completing paperwork, learning journeys and planning
individual children's learning. You will work within the nursery’s policies and procedures including
safeguarding, and working with outside agencies.
The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an enhanced disclosure certificate from the
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) (Previous applicants need not apply)
To apply, please email [email protected] with "Job Vacancy" in the subject header, include
your name and address and we will post you an application pack. The application form must be
completed and returned by the closing date.
Closing date: 20 March 2015
Desired qualification level: Minimum Level 3
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19 March 2015
Sunshine Day
Nursery
151 Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AG
www.sunshine-nursery.com
Nursery Practitioner
From £6.50 to £6.73 per hour, £13,520 to £14,000 per annum
40 hours per week, shift system, Monday to Friday
Sunshine Day Nursery is located in the heart of Kemptown Brighton and is well
served by public transport. We provide care and fun learning opportunities for up to
61 children per day aged from 3 months to 5 years. We offer a home-from-home
environment in a converted Victorian house and have two specially designed outdoor
play spaces which the children love.
We are looking for a qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Applicants must
have a minimum Level 2 qualification in childcare and education.
Applicants must have experience of working in an early year’s setting / environment;
have in-depth knowledge and practical experience of the Early Years Foundation
Stage (EYFS); experience of planning, writing observations and keeping records up
to date and have a personal interest in their own continual professional development.
Applicants must also have the confidence, ability and skills to communicate
effectively with parents to make them feel at ease and kept up to date with their
child’s progress and care; have the skills and ability to work as part of a team and to
care about quality childcare provision.
The role will include; being a key person - carrying out observations, assessments
and planning for the children; being familiar with and implementing nursery policies;
preparing and serving food, milk, drink and snacks; encouraging good nutrition and
sociable eating; assisting children with personal care - changing nappies, assisting
with potty training and other associated welfare duties; carrying out on-going cleaning
and health and safety checks as required to ensure the unit is tidy, safe, clean and
secure; setting up the environment to support the needs of your key children and
ensuring the files of your key children are kept up to date and include individual
planning, observations and photographic evidence.
We provide an in-house training scheme, a number of staff bonus schemes and an
opportunity to progress within the company.
For an application pack, please email [email protected] or call: 01273
680280
*please note there was an amends to this advert on 12 March. The minimum
qualification Level is 2 and not 3 as previously posted.
Closing date: 2 April 2015
Desired qualification level: Level 2 or Level 3
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19 March 2015
SuperSaurus Nursery
46 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER
www.supersaurusnursery.co.uk
Early Years Educator
From £6.50 per hour (for workers aged 21 and over) or £6.05 per hour (for workers
aged 18 - 20 years) to £7.21 per hour
From £12,600 to £15,000 per annum
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
SuperSaurus Nursery is part of a group of five settings in Sussex, based in Hove. We combine a
caring nurturing environment with personalised provision for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
We are open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.
We are looking for a qualified Early Years Educator to join our team. A minimum Level 2 or Level
3 childcare qualification is required. You must also be able to demonstrate a good knowledge
and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework; a passion for
working with children and a willingness to learn. Employment is subject to satisfactory
references and an enhanced disclosure, the expense of which will be met by us.
Duties will include the preparation and completion of activities to suit each individual child's stage
of development and interest; developing your role within the team, with particular regard to being
‘key person’; washing, changing and providing intimate care for children as required; ensuring
high standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times; developing and
maintaining strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day
caring and early learning needs for the children; ensuring the provision of a high-quality
environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family
backgrounds or medical history; to be aware of the high profile of the nursery and uphold its
standards at all times, both within work hours and outside.
SuperSaurus is committed to the ongoing professional and personal development of our staff,
and has a strong history of promoting from within and fostering talent.
For an application pack please email [email protected]
Closing date: 2 April 2015
Desired qualification level: minimum Level 2 or Level 3
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19 March 2015
The Wishing Tree
Nursery
14 Carden Avenue Brighton BN1 8NA
www.wishingtreenursery.com
Nursery Practitioner
From £7.25 to £7.75 per hour, £14,500 to £15,500 per annum
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays and between Christmas
and New Year when the nursery is closed)
The Wishing Tree Nursery is a private setting registered to care for 86 children aged from 3
months to 5 years. In the last ten years since opening we have been given an ‘Outstanding’
grading by Ofsted twice and have always maintained very high standards.
We are located in a 1930's detached family house which has nine playrooms over three
floors, a kitchen, staff room, soft play room, conservatory, office, laundry room and milk
kitchen. We are also very proud of our extensive garden which covers over 5000 square feet
and has been highly acclaimed for its wide variety of resources and imaginative layout.
We strongly believe that continuity of staff is vital for quality and successful childcare, which
in turn enhances our reputation. We have staff members who have worked with us for
almost as long as the nursery has been open since 2004 and we believe this is due to the
environment we have created. Our staff members are encouraged and supported in
developing their careers as far as they wish to take them and the open environment we
have created in our setting supports staff in balancing their work and home lives.
A unique opportunity has arisen and we are looking for a qualified Nursery Practitioner to
join our team. Applicants must be childcare qualified to minimum Level 3; must demonstrate
a clear and comprehensive understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in
particular planning, observations and writing reports; have experience of being a key
person; have experience and demonstrate the ability to create a close rapport with parents
and carers for the benefit of the children in our care; organisation skills; a good
understanding and familiarity with technology - such as iPads and Windows based
computers; an understanding of how teamwork is essential for the success of your role; the
ability to meet the physical demands of working with very small children and a willingness to
self-improve and develop practice of which we can all be proud.
The role is to ensure the safety and welfare of the children in your care; to support children
to achieve the best outcomes; to be a knowledgeable and empathetic ‘key person’; to
contribute to the Ofsted self-evaluation programme and to adhere to the core nursery values
of hard work, honesty, reliability, accountability and reflective practice which are all
underpinned by our nursery policies and procedures.
Benefits include a competitive salary; 28 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days; sick
pay scheme; the support of a highly qualified and well respected Senior Management Team;
plenty of opportunities to further your career; staff parties, barbecues, outings; pension
scheme; performance related bonuses; excellent transport links and parking.
To apply, please contact Lorraine Murphy or Bridget Kyffin-Walton on 01273 551515 or by
email to [email protected]
Closing date: 19 March 2015
Desired qualification level: Level 3
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Young Sussex
165 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QJ
www.youngsussex.co.uk
Early Years Professional / Early Years Teacher
£10.38 - £11.17 per hour, £20,233 - £21,733 per annum
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Young Sussex is a family business that has been providing high quality care and education for
over 23 years at our 3 nurseries in Brighton, Hove and Shoreham by Sea. We believe that our
clear strong values, and over 20 years of refinement, ensures that Young Sussex offers
unrivalled childcare and ensures we are committed to the highest standard of care and education
for children of all abilities and backgrounds.
We are looking for an Early Years Professional / Early Years Teacher to join our team and be
responsible for supporting and teaching our staff in the delivery of high quality childcare and early
years across our three nurseries.
Applicants must have highly effective communication and organisational skills and be able to
work independently and competently to meet targets. Experience of working in a supervisory role
and in depth knowledge and understanding of Ofsted principles and practices are essential.
Applicants will need to demonstrate a calm, personable, confident and helpful manor, have
experience working in a team and of teaching in an early years environment.
The Early Years Professional role will involve supporting colleagues effectively to deliver fun and
inspiring activities within dynamic learning environments, responsible for coordinating our
focussed assessment and planning systems, for ensuring that all staff members are meeting their
children’s needs and have high aspirations for their key children. The Early Years Professional
role will require you to provide 1 to 1 mentoring, training and room coaching.
We operate a competency and skills based pay scheme, incentivising staff by financially
rewarding them for enhancing their level of qualification and training, as well as a long service
bonus scheme. A uniform is provided.
To apply, please contact Julia Cross for a recruitment pack on 01273 777001 or email
[email protected]
Closing date: 20 March 2015
Qualification requirement:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Professional status (EYP) or
Early Years Teacher status
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Young Sussex,
Brighton
191-193 Dyke Road,Hove,BN3 1TL
www.youngsussex.co.uk
Nursery Practitioner
From £7.07 to £7.79 per hour
£13,786.50 to £15,190.50 per annum (37.5 hours)
£14,705.60 to £16,203.20 per annum (40 hours)
37.5 to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday year round.
Young Sussex Nursery Dyke Road is situated in a large converted house in the Seven Dials area
of Brighton and cares for children aged 0 - 5 years. We believe that our clear strong values and
over 20 years of refinement, ensures that Young Sussex offers unrivalled childcare and ensures
we are committed to the highest standard of care and education for children of all abilities and
backgrounds. This has been formally recognised by OFSTED, who in December 2014 awarded
the nursery with 'Outstanding' for the third time. We recognise that excellent practitioners are
fundamental for quality of care and so we do all that we can to train, support and retain our staff.
We value our staff for their hard work, professionalism dedication and loyalty by maintaining a
programme of continuous professional development.
We are looking to recruit an experienced practitioner who is looking for a new challenge and
potential career progression. The successful candidate will be able to support the room leader by
creating a stimulating and exciting environment in your room alongside offering high quality care
to the children. You must be able to demonstrate good organisational skills; a sound knowledge
of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); a creative and imaginative approach; and excellent
customer service skills.
Duties will include ensuring the children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating
environment; plan, prepare and review the curriculum as a team member reflective of the EYFS;
work in partnership with parents; follow and implement all the policies and procedures set out by
the nursery.
We operate a competency and skills based pay scheme, incentivising staff by financially
rewarding them for enhancing their level of qualification and training. We offer Long Service
Bonuses as well as increased holiday based on length of service.
Young Sussex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please contact Julia Cross for a recruitment pack at [email protected] or call 01273
736948 Please note, we do not accept CV's.
Closing date: 25 March 2015
Desired qualification level: Relevant qualifications and experience
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Home Childcarers
Brighton & Hove
Family Information
Service
Ivory Place, BRIGHTON, BN2 9QE
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/athomechildcare
At Home Childcarers
Various rates of pay
Various hours
The Family Information Service has been running the At Home Childcare Service across Brighton
& Hove for 5 years.
‘You have enabled many childcare professionals to provide a top rate service’ At Home Childcarer
We support childcarers to work in family homes by registering them with Ofsted and offering
ongoing support, training and information.
Childcarers can then work with families they find themselves or families who FIS refer to them.
Childcarers can advertise themselves for free on the FIS online directory
(www.familyinfobrighton.org.uk ) and FIS can also offer them work at crèches and with social
worker requests for ad-hoc and urgent childcare.
‘Families get in touch with me with ease, they text me, use emails, they phone me’ At Home
Childcarer
Applicants need to:
 Be resident in Brighton & Hove
 Have a childcare qualification or pay to study the online alternative
 Have a paediatric first aid certificate or again, pay for a 3 year renewal course
 We provide Ofsted registration, DBS police check and insurance for the first year
 We provide Safeguarding training and Lone Working/Risk Assessment advice
The application process takes a minimum of 3 months to complete.
This is a childcare role however, not:
 A specific job
 A specific start date
 A guaranteed income
‘Communication, helpfulness, informative, well run, friendly. Brilliant!’
If you are interested in joining the service to find part-time or full-time home childcare work, please
contact Sian Bruce, the Childcare Brokerage Officer on 01273 293545 or by email at
[email protected]
Closing date: 18 June 2015
Desired qualification level: Level 2
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Apprenticeships
Footsteps Day
Nursery - Hollingbury
Lyminster Avenue, Hollingbury, BN1 8JL
www.footstepsdaynursery.com
Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
£3 per hour, £24 per day, £6240 per annum
Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, shifts between 7:30am and 6:30pm
This is an Apprenticeship salary, after the first 12 months the national
minimum wage amounts apply
Footsteps Hollingbury is a 47 place nursery located in a converted Church building.
We provide care and learning opportunities for children aged from 3 months to 8
years. We have two classrooms located over 2 floors and a team of 8 staff at present.
We are looking for an apprentice to join our team. Applicants will need to demonstrate
a keen interest in wanting to support children in all aspects of their day to day care
and development, have good communication skills and be confident and enthusiastic
about training and embarking on a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification.
At Footsteps we understand what is involved in becoming an apprentice and fully
support our staff. We have assessors that come into the workplace to observe and
monitor your progress and guide you through your qualification.
The successful applicant will be based in one of our classrooms and will provide fun
learning opportunities for the children, create exciting learning environments, at
lunchtimes support the children with healthy and sociable eating, follow our general
routine, be familiar with our policies and procedures and play an active role in our
everyday nursery duties.
Benefits include 4 weeks holiday pay plus bank holidays. Once the successful
applicant has qualified as an Early Years Practitioner, full time work may be available.
For an application pack please either phone 01273 779034
or email [email protected]
Closing date: 30 April 2015
Desired qualification level: Apprenticeship Position – training provided
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Happy Days Nursery
Annunciation Hall, Coleman Street, Brighton, BN2 9SQ
www.happydays-nursery.co.uk/
Nursery Apprentices x 2
£6.50 per hour for workers aged 21 and over
£5.13 per hour for workers aged 18 to 20
£3.79 per hour for workers under the age of 18
30 hours per week. We operate Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Happy Days is a well-established nursery in the Hanover area. We have been providing high
quality childcare in a safe and stimulating environment for over 25 years. We are open all year
round and cater for children from 9 months to five years old.
We are looking for 2 x Nursery Apprentices to join our team. Applicants must demonstrate that
they are committed to providing high quality childcare and enthusiastic about working within our
team. Good literacy and communication skills are essential and a commitment to complete
assigned college work on time is required. Previous experience in childcare is desirable but not
essential.
The successful applicants will help to provide a creative and fun environment and inclusive
activities that support children’s learning and development. Duties will include planning, preparing
and setting out children's activities; working with parents to support their child's overall needs and
working within a team.
This position will provide the opportunity to work and gain a qualification in a supportive
environment. We will support you by modelling good practice and by providing continuous staff
development.
For an application pack, please email [email protected] or call 01273 694447 and ask
for Michelle Evans or Donna Clarke.
Closing date: 10 April 2015
Desired qualification level: Apprenticeship position – training provided
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SuperSaurus Nursery
46 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER
www.supersaurusnursery.co.uk
Early Years Educator Apprentice
£3.50 - £4.50 per hour, £140 - £180 per week, £7,280 - £9,360 per annum, for the first 12
months then the national minimum wage amounts apply
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday shifts to be agreed
SuperSaurus Nursery is part of a group of five settings in Sussex, based in Hove, We combine a
caring nurturing environment with personalised provision for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
We are open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.
We are looking for an Early Years Educator Apprentice to join our team. No previous experience
is required as this is an apprenticeship post and all training will be provided, however you must
be able to demonstrate a keen interest in working in a childcare environment and a positive and
responsible attitude.
Under supervision, duties will include providing all aspects of care for children including washing,
changing, intimate care and feeding; assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of
individual children; providing adult interaction with children in the nursery; attending all training
relevant to the role and deemed appropriate by the manager/training provider; being aware of the
nursery’s confidentiality policy and all other policies the manager deems appropriate; being part
of the key person system.
SuperSaurus is committed to the ongoing professional and personal development of our staff,
and has a strong history of promoting from within and fostering talent.
Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure, the expense of which will
be met by the employer.
For an application pack please email [email protected]
Closing date: 2 April 2015
Desired qualification level: Apprenticeship position - training provided
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Playwork
extratime
Manor Office Emmaus, Drove Road, Portslade, BN41 2PA
www.extratimebrighton.org.uk
Temporary Play & Youth Workers
£6.18 to £8.55 per hour for workers aged 18 - 20 years,
£6.65 to £8.55 per hour for workers aged 21 or over
Easter holiday schemes run 30th March to 10th April. Sessions run Monday to Friday bar
bank holidays, 8.15am to either 4pm or 6pm and / or lunch covers 10.30am to 2.30pm.
Successful candidates will be asked to attend pre-scheme induction sessions within the
after school clubs.
extratime was established in 2003 to provide inclusive out-of-school care for children and young
people aged 5 to 18 years with and without disability. Twelve years on, our holiday schemes run
from five settings across the City and provide safe, creative, stimulating environments where the
emphasis is firmly on fun and recreation. We pride ourselves in providing inclusive care to
children and young people with a very wide array of needs and abilities.
Ideally, applicants will have experience in play and / or youth work. Applicants will be asked to
demonstrate their desire and willingness to learn and undertake training. Experience of working
with children/young people with disability is desirable along with high levels of energy,
commitment and enthusiasm.
Successful applicants will be part of a team facilitating and supporting a range of activities for
children and young people with a wide mix of abilities and interests. The role involves making a
positive contribution to safe, stimulating and challenging activities and meeting the individual
needs of all those who attend.
Benefits include in-house training, the opportunity to work on future schemes and the possibility
of bank work at our after school clubs.
If interested, please go to our website for full details and application form www.extratimebrighton.org.uk. Alternatively please contact us on 01273 420580
Closing date: 26 March 2015
Desired qualification level: Qualifications desirable or willing to train
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