11 January 2018 - Brighton & Hove City Council

11 January 2018

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11 January 2018

Early Years Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Sussex County Hospital & Princess Royal Hospital

Nursery Assistant Practitioners – Bank Staff £8.51 per hour The position is ad hoc. We operate Monday to Friday between the hours of 6.45am and 5.45pm The Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust Nurseries provide care and education for children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years. We have two Nurseries in Brighton and Haywards Heath. We are currently looking to recruit qualified Early Years Practitioners to join the team as bank staff and work ad-hoc hours to cover staff training, holidays and sickness days. Applicants must have a minimum Level 2 qualification in early years and childcare; experience of working with babies and children of pre-school age in an early years environment; good communicative skills; experience of working well in a team; experience of working in partnership with parents; good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and practical experience of planning learning experiences for groups of children and individuals. Duties will be to assist Nursery Practitioners in creating a safe and happy environment; to encourage play, creative learning and educational activities; to support with mealtimes - educating children about healthy eating, good nutrition and helping to prepare food; to support children in meeting their early learning goals; to monitor and observe children as they play and to identify next steps; to ensure each child’s individual learning and developmental needs are met and to communicate with parents and carers. For further information please contact BSUH Service Manager Mrs Tracey Gregory mobile 07920 870801 or email [email protected] To apply, please click on the following link: http://jobs.bsuh.nhs.uk/job/UK/East_Sussex/Brighton_Haywards_Heath/Brighton_Sussex_University_H ospitals_NHS_Trust/Childcare/Childcare-v859573?_ts=1635

Closing date: 28 January 2018 Required qualification level: Level 2

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Working in Early Education and Childcare

11 January 2018

Early Years Children’s Centre Nurseries

Children’s Centre Nurseries, Brighton & Hove www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/children-andeducation/childcare-and-families/childrens-centre-nurseries

Nursery Bank Staff From £8.70 to £9.21 per hour. From £16,781 to £17,772 per annum, pro rata Various hours to cover staff absence. Brighton & Hove City Council have eight Early Years Children’s Centre Nurseries that provide high quality care and educational opportunities for children aged from birth to 5 years. Our nurseries include: Acorn Nursery- Portslade, Bright Start Nursery – Brighton city centre, Cherry Tree Nursery - Hollingdean, Jump Start Nursery - Moulsecoomb, Pavilion Pre-school – Mile Oak, Roundabout Nursery and Sun Valley – Whitehawk We operate Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm and are very proud of our ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ Ofsted reports. All of our nurseries create environments that encourage children to explore, learn and play. We care for children from a wide range of backgrounds including those with special educational needs. We are looking for early years practitioners to join our team as bank staff. Early years qualifications are not essential however demonstrating an interest in working with children is essential. Applicants must have some experience of working with children aged under 5 years; have confidence when communicating with adults and children alike; have good literacy skills; have the ability to work flexibly in busy environments and demonstrate an understanding of children’s needs. The role is to work with children to support their care and learning in an early years nursery or creche. Duties will include ensuring a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment; providing quality care and educational learning opportunities; meeting individual needs and sometimes providing 1:1 support for children with additional needs. We feel this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain experience in early years or gain a qualification in the sector. We support all our staff with ongoing development and training opportunities where relevant. Our Bank Staff are called upon to work ad-hoc hours and whilst regular hours at this stage cannot be guaranteed, experience has shown us that if the work is available there could well be the possibility of regular work over time. For further details, to download an application pack or apply online visit: http://www.brightonhove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs and search for job reference B&H00122

Closing date: 31 May 2018 – This is a rolling recruitment programme so please do not wait for the closing date. We are recruiting now and will be recruiting as an ongoing thing until the closing date so apply right away! Required qualification level: Early Years & Childcare qualifications not required.

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11 January 2018

Footsteps Day Nursery

44 Cromwell Road Hove BN3 3ER www.footstepsdaynursery.com

Nursery Practitioner From £7.45 to £8.41 per hour, £15,500 to £17,500 per annum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday *If aged 25 years and over, the National Living Wage applies Footsteps Day Nursery has been running good quality, affordable childcare for over 10 years. We have branches in Hove, Hollingbury & Portslade and take children from the age of 3 months to 5 years. All our nurseries have spacious rooms and environments dedicated to the different age ranges and equipped with toys & resources to support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). They also have well-equipped garden areas with slides, climbing frames, bikes, mud kitchens and unique areas for the children to explore. Our nurseries operate in thriving, busy communities and we pride ourselves on our links with the local schools. We are looking to recruit a Level 3 practitioner – to join our busy Hove Nursery. Applicants must have a minimum level 3 early years and childcare qualification; good communication skills; a good working knowledge of the EYFS; practical experience of doing observations, assessing children’s learning and planning new development opportunities for individual children. Applicants will also have a keen interest in professional development, wanting to continue with their training and learning. The role will be to work in our toddler & pre-school rooms and duties include keeping your key children’s development details up to date using an online learning journal called Tapestry (experience not needed as full training will be provided); planning appropriate next steps for your key children’s learning; liaising with parents; planning creative ideas for the children; helping on regular outings and ensuring the nursery policies & procedures are adhered to. We provide training in First aid, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding & the EYFS as well as lots of other training opportunities throughout the year. We offer staff a pension, on-going training and four weeks paid holiday plus bank holidays. If you would like an application pack, please email the nursery [email protected] stating reference: Nursery Practitioner Hove.


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11 January 2018

Footsteps Day Nursery

44 Cromwell Road Hove BN3 3ER www.footstepsdaynursery.com

Senior Practitioner From £7.45 to £8.89 per hour, £15,500 to £18,500 per annum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday *If aged 25 years and over, the National Living Wage applies Footsteps Day Nursery has been running good quality, affordable childcare for over 10 years. We have branches in Hove, Hollingbury & Portslade and take children from the age of 3 months to 5 years. We offer part time, full time and flexible childcare arrangements. Our Nursery in Hove is located in a converted Victorian house with a spacious, well-resourced outside area. We are committed to providing a caring, nurturing environment where children can thrive. We offer a play-based approach to learning and use Tapestry online learning journals to record progress & plan next steps. We go on lots of educational, fun trips in and out of the local area and are proud of our team of 13 practitioners who work directly with the children. We are currently looking for a Level 3 qualified early year’s practitioner to join our team as a Senior Practitioner in our Toddler Room which is for children aged from 18 months to 3 years and currently has a team of 4 practitioners working with this age group. Applicants must have experience working with children aged 18 months to 3 years; have experience of leading and supporting a team of early years practitioners; have excellent communication skills; a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and of the Ofsted Welfare Requirements; have practical experience of doing observations, assessing children’s learning and planning new development opportunities for individual children; demonstrate a keen interest in professional development and interest in wanting to continue with their training and learning. The role will be to work in our Toddler Room as a Senior Practitioner and for 2 days per week take on the role of a Supervisor. Duties will include being actively involved in the observation, assessment & planning process; updating tapestry journals for key children and planning appropriate next steps; liaising with parents and working closely with the Supervisor to model practice, create a vision and environment where the children and the staff feel safe, happy and stimulated. We will provide training in Food Hygiene, First Aid, the EYFS, Safeguarding, Health & Safety and there will be further opportunities for training throughout the year as well as social events for both parents & staff. We offer pension, on-going training and career progression. If you would like an application pack please email the nursery [email protected] stating reference: Senior Practitioner – Toddler Room


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11 January 2018

Home From Home Nursery

56 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4FL www.homefromhomenursery.org

Nursery Practitioner From £15,400 to £16,000 per annum Approximately 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Home from Home Nursery is located in the heart of Hove on New Church Road. Set in spacious, detached Victorian premises and established for 14 years, we are registered for 44 children per day aged between 10 months and 5 years and operate from 8 am to 6 pm weekdays. We have a Toddler Unit on the first floor which comprises of three adjacent rooms for children aged between 10 months and 2 years to explore, with a staff to child ratio of 1:2 children receive a “home from home” stimulating experience. Our Toddler Unit also has a separate sleep room with blackout blinds, soothing music and monitors to ensure our children get the undisturbed rest they need. Our Pre-school which is for children aged 2 to 5 years consists of five large rooms for the children to freely explore. Each room has a different emphasis and has been designed in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Our staff to child ratio of 1:4 in the Pre-school allows for the perfect balance between child-initiated learning and adult led opportunities. Also the mix of different ages creates a family-like experience where the older children provide good role model behaviour to the young. In addition we also have a 100 foot garden with cherry trees, allotment and outdoor 'snug' which the children and staff equally enjoy. We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our team The role entails working as a member of the Nursery team and showing initiative and creativity whilst fostering an environment which encourages the children's all-round development where high standards of care are provided. Applicants must have the relevant experience, good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team. The role will require you to be hands on and use initiative, to support staff in the daily routine, lead and support daily activities, keeping the environment fresh and stimulating throughout the day. You will be key person to a group of key children and be responsible for tracking their development and progression throughout their time here at Home from Home. You will be required to lead progress meetings with each child's parents twice a year. To apply for an application pack, please email [email protected]


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11 January 2018 Jump Start Nursery

Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Hodshrove Lane Brighton, BN2 4SE

Deputy Room Leader From £9.37 to £10.44 per hour, from £18,070 to £20,138 per annum Full time, 37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5.15pm or 7.45am to 5pm and Friday, 9am till 1pm Jump Start Nursery is based in Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre. We offer care and early learning for children from 3 months to 5 years. We have approximately 34 places per session and are open all year round. We pride ourselves on being child led in our practice and engage in a lot of creative, sensory play. Our garden is amazing and is used in all weathers. Our team of staff are highly qualified and bring a wealth of experience to support the children and families who access our nursery. We work closely with the Health Visiting team in the children’s Centre and other professionals such as PRESENS, speech and language therapists and social workers. At Jump Start, every child and family has a key person to help them feel welcome and supported. We are currently looking for an experienced practitioner to join our team as a Deputy Room Leader. Applicants must be qualified to a minimum level 3; be committed to providing a high quality of care for the children; be an effective communicator; be sensitive to the needs of young children and their families; have experience of working with young children and of leading a room in an early years environment. The role is to assist the Room Leader to ensure the delivery of high quality care and education for children in accordance with the EYFS framework and other government legislation and to ensure the education, care and welfare of children and staff. Duties include assisting children with day to day care for example toileting, eating, sleeping, and ensuring that children’s independence is encouraged; providing a programme for children in the nursery, both indoors and outdoors which encourages creativity development, co-ordination, independence, self-expression and learning through play; ensuring an environment where children from a range of social, economic and cultural backgrounds are able to develop and grow; to mentor colleagues; to complete ongoing observation, assessment and planning for all children in the nursery; to share with parents to aid continual learning and continuity of care for the children; to organise and participate in the key person system taking responsibility for a group of children. Monitor, assess, record and report on children’s development and progress; to ensure on-going cleanliness of the nursery and all equipment and resources are maintained in good condition; to work in partnership with parents and carers; ensuring child protection and safeguarding policies are followed; to participate in professional development and training; to work with other early years professionals, for example health visitors, pre-school SEN service, speech and language therapists, service for English as an additional language. Brighton & Hove City Council offers a work place pension and opportunities for training and career development. For more information and to apply, please go to the council website: http://www.brightonhove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs and search for Job Reference Number B&H03428 Closing date: 31 January 2018 Desired qualification level: Level 3

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11 January 2018

Little Stars Childcare

Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DA www.littlestarsbrighton.co.uk

Nursery Practitioner From £15,000 to £16,500 per annum 37 hours to 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Little Stars Childcare is a full time day childcare facility, which is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm or 6pm on request, 51 weeks of the year. Little Stars is a 47 place setting for children aged from birth to five years. At Little Stars we are committed to promoting outstanding childcare in a secure, safe and fun environment. This enables the children to learn and flourish through play whilst encouraging them to access a variety of planned activities, helping each child to develop their self-esteem, wellbeing and confidence. All our activities are carefully planned by each child and the child’s key person to ensure each child’s needs are met daily. Little Stars was rated as outstanding in our last Ofsted inspection in 2016. We require staff to be good communicators, able to complete paperwork, with a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage, they must work well in a team, understand the needs of all children aged 0-5 years, be able to plan and provide fun stimulating and age appropriate activities for children and have a good understanding of safeguarding and all health and safety aspects. The role will be to work in the pre-school room for children aged 2-5 years but also to be willing at times to help in the under 2's baby room. Duties include keeping your key children’s development details up to date using an online learning journal called Tapestry (experience not needed as full training can be provided); planning appropriate next steps for your key children’s learning; liaising with parents; planning creative fun and stimulating ideas for the children, ensuring all relevant paperwork is up to date, and ensuring the nursery policies & procedures are adhered to. All staff will receive safeguarding and paediatric first aid training and any required training in other areas. We have a work place pension scheme; there is opportunity at times for progression to a higher supervisor role. We go on regular staff outings and social events. To apply for an application pack, please email: [email protected]

Closing date: 18 January 2018

Interview date: 25 January 2018

Required qualification level: Level 3

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11 January 2018

Tarnerland Nursery School

Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR www.tarnerland.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Nursery Assistant From £16,781 to £ 17,772 per annum. From £8.55 to £9.21 per hour 37 hours per week, shifts between 8am and 6pm Tarnerland Nursery School is for children aged from 3 months to 5 years, it is funded by the Local Education Authority in partnership with the Council’s Children’s & Family Services and is part of the Tarner Children’s Centre. At our last inspection (Dec 13) OFSTED inspectors graded us ‘outstanding’ and said we have ‘Exceptional senior leaders, staff and governors who work extremely well together, determined to make a positive difference to children’s lives. Children receive an exceptional start to their education. In an extremely warm, safe, happy environment, they quickly grow into independent, confident learners.’ We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our team. Would you like to work with us? Applicants must have a relevant childcare qualification and experience of working with children under five; experience of child protection / safeguarding would be advantageous along with experience of working with children with additional needs and vulnerable families. Please refer to the person spec for further details. The role involves working with the Under 3’s age group as a ‘key person’ which requires you to have excellent knowledge of the EYFS and practical experience of planning and assessing children of this age. Please refer to the job description for further details. We offer the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and diverse team in a light and spacious purpose built building with wonderful outdoor space, including a large ‘meadow’ close to the sea in the centre of Brighton. We are open 51 weeks per year (closing at Christmas) and offer up to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Training opportunities are available including 3 In-Service training days per year with the whole team We recommend and prefer completed application forms to be sent direct to Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR or emailed to : [email protected]

Closing date: 12 January 2018 (midnight)

Interview: 19 January 2018

Required qualification level: Relevant qualifications / experience

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11 January 2018

Tarnerland Nursery School

Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR www.tarnerland.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Nursery Assistant - working with all age groups From £16,781 to £ 17,772 per annum. From £8.55 to £9.21 per hour 37 hours per week, shifts between 8am and 6pm Tarnerland Nursery School is for children aged from 3 months to 5 years, it is funded by the Local Education Authority in partnership with the Council’s Children’s & Family Services and is part of the Tarner Children’s Centre. At our last inspection (Dec 13) OFSTED inspectors graded us ‘outstanding’ and said we have ‘Exceptional senior leaders, staff and governors who work extremely well together, determined to make a positive difference to children’s lives. Children receive an exceptional start to their education. In an extremely warm, safe, happy environment, they quickly grow into independent, confident learners.’ We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our team to work with all age groups to cover staff holidays and absences. Would you like to work with us? Some experience of child protection/safeguarding work would be advantageous, as would experience of working with children with additional needs and vulnerable families. All applicants must have a relevant childcare qualification, some experience of working with children under five and knowledge of the EYFS. We offer the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and diverse team in a light and spacious purpose built building with wonderful outdoor space, including a large ‘meadow’ close to the sea in the centre of Brighton. We are open 51 weeks per year (closing at Christmas) and offer up to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Training opportunities are available including 3 In-Service training days per year with the whole team We recommend and prefer completed application forms to be sent direct to Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR or emailed to: [email protected]

Closing date: 14 January 2018 Midnight Interview: 19 January 2018 Required qualification level: Relevant qualifications / experience

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11 January 2018

Teddy Bears Day Nursery

59 Glebe Villas, Hove, BN3 5SL www.teddybearsdaynursery.co.uk

Nursery Manager From £21,500 per annum. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6pm Teddy Bears Day Nursery is situated in Hove, close to Portslade station. We have been established since 1991 and care for children aged from birth to 5 years. We are open all year around between 8am and 6pm. We provide good quality childcare in a safe, fun and stimulating environment. Our priorities are the children's safety and happiness. The nursery provides a homely environment that allows the children to develop at their own pace, nurturing their skills and curiosity and encouraging them to reach their full potential. Our current Manager will be retiring shortly after many years and we are looking for another excellent Nursery Manager to join our team and work in conjunction with our Nursery Owner. The successful applicant must be qualified to a minimum Level 3 and have had three years post qualification experience. Previous management experience within an early years setting is essential together with experience of dealing with all aspects of managing, leading and supervising a team of staff. A thorough understanding of the EYFS and the Ofsted welfare requirements is a must, along with a sound knowledge of safeguarding practice. Outstanding organisation and administration skills are required to deal with a wide range of administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Nursery. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to develop good working relationships with parents, staff and service providers. This role will require a flexible approach with the willingness and enthusiasm to take on additional or amended duties from time to time. You must be reliable, self-motivated and have the confidence to work on your own initiative. The Nursery Manager will plan and implement new ideas in the nursery; they will supervise and lead a team of staff members, organise and take staff meetings and keep accurate minutes. Other duties are to keep up to date with training needs, review policies at regular intervals, deal with enquiries, show prospective parents around and cover all aspects of recruitment. We provide a pension scheme, and opportunities for further training. To apply, please contact Sue Thomas on 01273 412100 for an application pack. This post is subject to DBS checks and References, CV’s will not be accepted.


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11 January 2018

Tinysaurus Nursery/ Brightsaurus Nursery/ Supersaurus Nursery

142 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4JD 54 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4FL 46 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER www.saurusnurseries.co.uk

Qualified Early Years Educators £8.00 per hour for workers ages 25 years and over, £7.63 per hour for workers aged 21 to 24 years, £6 per hour for workers aged 18 to 20 years, £5.25 per hour for workers aged 16 to 17 years. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, shifts between 8am and 6pm We offer a caring, nurturing environment and personalised provision for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and selfconfidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of nursery care. We believe that all children are unique and give each child every opportunity to express and explore all aspects of their personality. We embrace individuality and diversity and so plan activities around our knowledge of each child to meet their individual needs.

We are looking for qualified Early Years Educators to join our teams in our 3 locations in Hove. Applicants must have a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification and be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Applicants must enjoy working with children and demonstrate a keen interest in learning and developing.

The role entails contributing to a high-quality caring environment for children, creating a friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities. Duties will include working with the children to meet the requirements of the EYFS framework and working as part of the team. Developing professionally is a key part of your role and we will support you with providing training that is deemed appropriate by the manager and/or to meet your individual needs and wishes and in liaison with your mentor and manager. Training will be given and there are opportunities for career progression. Benefits include 20 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays, annual performance-related pay review and a contributory pension scheme. We will provide a uniform. To request an application pack, please email [email protected]


Interview Date: 1 February 2018

Required qualification level: Level 2

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11 January 2018

Tinysaurus Nursery, Brightsaurus Nursery, Supersaurus Nursery


Trainee Nursery Manager £9.13 per hour, £19,000 per annum 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, shifts between 8am to 5pm or 9am to 6pm We offer a caring, nurturing environment and personalised provision for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and selfconfidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of nursery care. We believe that all children are unique and give each child every opportunity to express and explore all aspects of their personality. We embrace individuality and diversity and so plan activities around our knowledge of each child to meet their individual needs. We are looking for a Trainee Manager to join our team. The training programme involves studying and adhering to all the company’s policies and procedures. The initial training lasts 6 months. The training will be provided in house and the trainee will be shadowing the manager and assistant managers. At the end of the training, the successful candidate will have the chance to be promoted initially to assistant manager. Applicants must have a childcare/early years qualification or have Early Years Professional/Early Years Teacher status; they may be with or without experience of working in a childcare environment but will want to provide great childcare for each of our children and be passionate about training and developing teams of staff. Experience of working within a team is also essential along with good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. Duties will include assisting with all aspects of childcare within the nursery; liaising with other staff and management; providing high standards of childcare to all children attending the nursery; working with the children planning activities and assisting with all aspects of childcare (including feeding, washing, cleaning); liaising with parents; being willing to continue your professional development; taking part in training sessions and leading other early years educators. The training covers: providing excellent childcare; ensuring confidentiality of all information received and shared; staff development and training; liaising with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given; assisting with the efficient upkeep of the building and grounds and maintenance, stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings; monitoring child protection issues, parents’ issues; complaints and accidents and ensure action is taken where required; being involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, planning meetings, staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc. Benefits include four weeks' holiday per annum, annual performance-related pay review and a contributory pension scheme. We will provide a uniform. To request an application pack, please email [email protected]


Interview Date: 1 February 2018

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11 January 2018

Wise Owls Nursery School

15 Park Crescent Place, Brighton, BN2 3HF www.wiseowlsnurseryschool.co.uk

Early Years Practitioner – under 2’s £8.45 per hour Full time, Monday to Friday. We operate between the hours of 7.30am and 6.30pm Wise Owls is an alternative, creative and forward thinking education setting for under 5’s, registered for 26 children per session. Based within a Regency building in the heart of Brighton, we have created a beautiful learning environment where children are encouraged to learn from each other, mix with children of varying ages and explore the free flow space. At Wise Owls, the children’s interests and thoughts are the starting point for much of our planning and the EYFS enables us to extend the children’s learning and tailor each next step to the individual child’s needs. Our learning environments span over 2 floors and include ‘The Nest’ which is our quiet room; the ‘Treetops Hall’ which is located at the top of the building, is a ‘free flow’ environment and an area where children come together for lunch and afternoon tea; the ‘Nap Room’ for those needing some quiet time; our outside space the ‘Alina Garden’ is a popular learning environment which the children are able to access during 'free flow'; our artist studio known as ‘The Hive’ is also an exciting learning space which the team set up on a daily basis alongside our Artist practitioner who runs groups in the studio and plans learning journeys. We are currently looking for interesting people to join our friendly and hardworking team as Early Years Practitioners to work with all ages but specifically our under 2’s. We are especially looking for people with organisational skills and an open mind who will complement the skills of our wonderful and varied practitioners. Applicants must have a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years and Childcare; experience of working with children aged under 2 years; good communication skills with the confidence and ability to liaise with colleagues, children and parents; excellent knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding; practical experience of planning play opportunities, making observations, recording and planning future learning. A good working knowledge of ‘Tapestry’ is desirable. Applicants need to be approachable, adaptable and motivated. This role involves working within a small creative team with children aged between 9 months and 2 years; providing for the welfare needs of each child; providing outstanding engagement and stimulating learning experiences and environments; assessing children on arrival and on an ongoing basis; attending home visits and carrying out planning and assessment. We are seeking a motivated, professional individual with the ability to take ownership of the job role. Wise Owls supports ongoing learning and career development for staff. We offer paid holidays and we are a Brighton Living Wage Employer. To apply for an application pack, contact Laura Bryson by email: [email protected] or call 01273 232308 for more information.

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11 January 2018

Young Friends Nursery

89 Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JP www.youngfriends.co.uk/

Early Years Practitioner £16,000 per annum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Shifts from 8am to 5pm, 8.30am to 5.30pm or 9am to 6pm on a rotating basis

At Young Friends Nursery we are very proud of our ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted judgement. We provide care and learning opportunities for 53 children per day aged between 6 months and 5 years and we would describe our nursery as ‘exceptionally vibrant, modern yet homely’. Our setting comprises of 4 constantly furbished open plan spaces and spacious garden area with two friendly rabbits for the children to care for. Our staff team of 19 are super friendly and share our passion and enthusiasm for the work we do. We dedicate our days to educating the children to lead healthy lifestyles and to be eco-friendly and this infiltrates all we do. We try our best to have no plastic in the nursery, so our equipment is 'real' or made from natural materials. Our children enjoy home cooked food, take part in healthy cooking activities and get down and dirty with nature at our offsite Nature Kids Project. We have a minibus to take our children to our large plot where we have a herb and flower garden, fruit trees, bug hotel, outdoor classroom and more. We also have sports sessions with a qualified sports coach. Applicants must have a Level 3 childcare qualification; experience of working and supporting children aged from birth to 3 years; excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); experience of imaginative planning and observing children at play and of evaluating children’s learning in an early year’s environment. Applicants must also need to demonstrate an appreciation and knowledge of the outdoors, have a love for animals and a real zest for life, for children and for learning. The successful candidate will work with either our 2 to 3 years age group or our preschool children and must demonstrate an enthusiasm and support of our ethos. Duties will include carrying out observations; keeping records of key children; helping children to develop in all areas; implementing excellent hygiene practice; assisting with our many outings; getting involved in our Nature Kids Project and sports sessions; communicating to a high standard with our families and other tasks as required. We will provide ongoing support and encouragement for further qualification training and will provide opportunities for career progression, training opportunities and regular salary reviews. We offer employers a pension and belong to the Cycle To Work Scheme. For an application pack please email Louise at [email protected]


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11 January 2018

Apprenticeships Tinysaurus Nursery/ Brightsaurus Nursery/ Supersaurus Nursery


Apprentice Early Years Educators £5.63 per hour £11,700 per annum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm or 9am – 6pm * This is an apprenticeship salary, after 12 months the national living wage applies. We offer personalised provision for children aged from 6 months to 5 years. Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of nursery care. We believe that all children are unique and give each child every opportunity to express and explore all aspects of their personality. We embrace individuality and diversity and so plan activities around our knowledge of each child to meet their individual needs. We are looking for Apprentices to join our teams in each of our 3 locations in Hove: Tinysaurus, Supersaurus and Brightsaurus. The successful candidates will be trained to carry out the same role as an Early Years Educator. Applicants must have some experience of working with young children either personally or professionally; have a keen interest in wanting to support children’s learning and development; have an understanding of the importance of working alongside the children's families to provide a holistic approach; have the confidence to effectively communicate verbally with others and have the ability to make written assessments. Some experience of working in a team is also essential along with an understanding of what safeguarding is and means – thorough training will be provided. The successful candidate will work with the children; attend all training as set out in the training agreement; complete all assignments on time; work as part of the team; attend associated training deemed appropriate by the manager in consideration of their individual needs and wishes and liaise with their mentor and manager. Duties will include contributing to a high quality caring environment for children and providing a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop socially, emotionally and educationally through individual attention and group activities. You will be entitled to 20 days paid holiday leave plus bank holidays, during each holiday year. There will also be a pay review after 3 months and after 12 months the National Minimum Wage amounts apply. We have a pension scheme. Full training will be provided for the successful candidate to carry out the same role as an Early Years Educator and gain Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Childcare. We will provide a uniform. To request an application pack, email [email protected]


Interview date: 1 February 2018

Required qualification level: Apprenticeship Position – training provided

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11 January 2018

Playwork Class Of Their Own @ Balfour Primary School

Balfour Primary School, Balfour Road, Brighton BN1 6NE www.classoftheirown.com

After School Club - Club Co-ordinator £12.04 per hour The shifts at Balfour After School Club are 3.25 hours per day to be worked between 2.55pm and 6.10pm Monday to Friday, plus an additional 4 hours per week for Team Meetings and administration duties which can be worked at a time that suits you. Term time only Balfour is a vibrant, energetic Club with a mix of Infant & Junior children and a newly formed team ready to build a fantastic Club experience for the children. As the Club Co-ordinator you will be responsible for creating an exciting and stimulating environment that supports the children’s play. You will be committed and enthusiastic with a passion for childcare and will have experience of running play settings as well as managing a team. The Club Co-ordinator is responsible for ensuring that the children in the After School Clubs are cared for in a happy, safe and fun environment, as well as planning, setting up and leading a variety of engaging activities. You will direct and support a team of Play Leaders to ensure that the play space is kept reasonably tidy throughout the session as well as helping to clear everything away at the end of the day and providing feedback to parents/carers. You will also be responsible for managing budgets for both snacks and resources, taking payments, leading and inspiring your team, establishing a good working relationship with a range of stakeholders as well as conducting team meetings and supervision. Class Of Their Own offer a fun, friendly environment with a family feel that offers an excellent benefits package that includes: free childcare, outstanding training & development opportunities i.e. fully subsidised Playwork level 2 & 3 courses; a pension scheme, generous paid holiday, sick pay, overtime during School Holidays and opportunities for career progression If Class Of Their Own sounds like the next step in your career then please visit the 'Join Us' pages of our website: www.classoftheirown.com where you can find more information about becoming a Club Co-ordinator, a full Job Description and Application Form as well as our contact details if you need to ask us anything directly.

Closing date: 2 February 2018 Required qualification level: Qualified or willing to work towards a Level 2 or 3

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11 January 2018

Woodingdean Primary School After School Club

Warren Road, Brighton, BN2 6BB www.woodingdeanprimaryschool.co.uk

After School Club Team Leader From £8.70 to £9.21 per hour Monday to Friday, from 3pm to 6pm, term time only (paid 42.8 weeks per year) At Woodingdean Primary School we pride ourselves as being a school for everyone, an inclusive and proudly nurturing environment, to ensure all children flourish. We provide an after-school club for primary school age children aged from 4 to 11 years, Monday to Friday, from 3.10pm to 5.30pm, during term time only. We are located on-site at the school and can access the school's facilities including the extensive grounds, gardening space and ICT suite. The Club has been running successfully for a number of years by school staff, currently offering 16 places and we are excitedly looking to increase the number of spaces we offer and develop our services further to enhance what we offer the children. We are looking for an After School Club Team Leader to join our team. Applicants must have experience of working with young people ages 4 to 11 years; have experience of creating an environment which is safe and happy; have experience of planning and delivering activities that engage 4 to 11 year olds; demonstrate an enthusiasm for supporting children’s welfare and development; have excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience of managing a budget; demonstrate an enthusiasm for continual professional development (CPD) – training and developing your own skills in child development. Having a First Aid certificate is desirable, or be willing to attend First Aid training. The role will involve planning the week's activities, taking the lead on the delivery of activities and supporting 1 or 2 other team members. Duties include planning for and maintaining stock for resources and snack-times; co-ordinating with the school office to manage your budget; being responsible for the children's safety during Club time; maintaining the register; ensuring Club policies and procedures are followed; ensuring required documentation is completed as required by the school or Ofsted; communicating with parents, children, staff and the school; being responsible for the environment and ensuring at the end of the day the area is left clean and tidy. At Woodingdean Primary School our children's safety is paramount. We will provide you with Safeguarding training and provide you with a support network and we will also provide First Aid training where required. The successful candidate will also be eligible to join the Council's pension scheme. For more information or to obtain an application pack please call the school office on 01273 680811 or email [email protected]

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11 January 2018

At Home Childcare Brighton & Hove City Council – the At Home Childcare service

www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/athomechildcare

At Home Childcare workers Various rates of pay Various hours Please note: we cannot guarantee regular work, a specific job or start date or regular income. The Family Information Service, part of the ‘Front Door for Families’ provides advice, guidance and access to specialist services in the city and has also been operating the At Home Childcare Service across Brighton & Hove for 7 years. Our service has been praised by parents for our “communication, helpfulness, informative, well run, supportive, friendly. Brilliant!’ Our At Home Childcare service provides parents with professional childcare in their own homes and supports early year’s professionals with finding work. “You have enabled many childcare professionals to provide a top rate service” (quote from an At Home Childcarer) Applicants must be resident in Brighton & Hove and have a childcare / early year’s qualification. You will also need to hold or be willing to undertake a Paediatric First Aid Certificate. We support successful candidates with getting registered with Ofsted on the Voluntary part of the Childcare register, with obtaining your Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and pay for your public liability insurance for the first year. We will also provide safeguarding training and lone working/risk assessment advice. The application process takes a minimum of 3 months to complete. At Home Childcarers undertake a wide range of work, which could range from a long term role with the same family through to ad hoc care when needed – sometimes at short notice. “Families get in touch with me with ease, they text me, use emails, they phone me’ (quote from an At Home Childcarer) If successful, most At Home Childcarers become self-employed and you will need to market your business as appropriate. You can advertise for free on the Family Information Service’s (FIS) online directory or promote yourself wherever parents might look for childcare, for example noticeboards and parents’ websites. FIS may also offer you opportunities to work at local crèches or contact you as a result of a social worker request for ad-hoc and urgent childcare. Recruitment of At Home Childcarers in Spring 2018: Interview appointments, Hove Town Hall Wednesday 17th January 2018, between 1pm and 5pm, or Wednesday 28th February 2018, between 1pm and 5pm Please contact us to discuss your application or to find out more. Or come to our information drop-in, 9.30am – 10.30am Saturday 3rd March 2018 at Cornerstone Centre, Hove If interested, please call contact Sian Bruce on 01273 293545 or contact her by email at [email protected]

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11 January 2018

Fostering

Brighton & Hove City Council Fostering Team

Brighton & Hove City Council, Moulsecoomb Hub South, Hodshrove Lane, Brighton, BN2 4SE Web: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fostering Twitter: https://twitter.com/BHCC_foster Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FosteringforBrightonHove

Foster Carers Brighton & Hove City Council Fostering Team recruits foster carers for local children of all ages. Foster carers provide a safe, stable, nurturing home where a child or young person can live whilst their own family is unable to look after them. Children come into foster care for many reasons - it may be because of a family illness, family breakdown or problems at home. We are currently looking to recruit foster carers to become part of the team of childcare professionals in Brighton & Hove who are working hard, doing the best they can for the children in care. Foster carers look after children in their own homes and provide them with the secure and nurturing environment they need. They care for children aged from birth to 18 years. Some children return to their birth families or other family members, some are supported through continued fostering until they are ready to live independently and some move onto adoption or residential care. To become a foster carer you need a spare bedroom, significant childcare experience and a willingness to undertake our training and assessment process. Foster carers receive a basic allowance to cover the costs of caring for a child and a fee to recognise service, skills and training completed. The allowance depends on the age of the child, and the fostering fee depends on the number of years’ experience you have had as a foster carer. The combined amount starts at £299 per week. Being a Foster Carer is a vital role if you want to make a real difference to children’s lives. It is challenging but rewarding. If you are interested in finding out more please call the Fostering Recruitment Team on 01273 295444 or email: [email protected]. Please also see our website for more details.

Closing Date: This is an ongoing recruitment process

Required qualification level: relevant childcare experience

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