6 October 2016

6 October 2016

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October 2016

Early Years ActiveKids Nursery

8 West Way, Hove, BN3 8LD www.activekidsnursery.com

Early Years Educator 20 to 30 hours per week. Various shifts available between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday From £7.20 to £7.80 per hour for workers who are qualified or aged 25 or over; £6.95 per hour for workers aged 21 to 24 years; £5.55 per hour for workers aged 20 years and under. ActiveKids is an open plan nursery operating on West Way in Hove opposite Hangleton Library. We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round and provide care and learning opportunities for children aged from 6 months to 5 years. At ActiveKids we promote an active and healthy lifestyle providing children with home cooked healthy meals including breakfast, lunch and tea, healthy snacks and fresh drinking water and milk. We offer a safe open plan environment that stimulates the interests of the children who attend and we create a home from home atmosphere where children of varying ages mix and learn from each other. We have a variety of outdoor spaces that allow the children in our care to grow in confidence, take risks, and explore the ‘forest schools’ ethos when outside. We are looking for a qualified Early Years Educator to join our team. Applicants must have experience of working with children aged from 6 months to 5 years; share our passion for wanting to support children in their development and learning; have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop a good rapport with parents and children; have experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum - of observing, assessing, recording progress and contributing to the planning of future learning; have experience of keeping paperwork up to date; of working in a team and knowledge of what makes a good team player; good knowledge and understanding of child development, risk management, inclusion and safeguarding. Additional non-essential skills may include music, language, Makaton and SENCO training. The role involves being a ‘key person’ and being responsible for a small group of children within ratio observing and planning next steps for children’s learning and development; communicating effectively with parents and providing feedback. The role requires you to work independently; to ensure the children’s daily routine and nursery policies/procedures are followed at all times; to take a lead to support others studying towards a qualification; to open and close the nursery; to carry out daily risk assessments, to liaise with outside agencies and provide daily feedback to management team The successful candidate will benefit from opportunities to develop their skills and experience in other areas of our setting and we can support you with further qualification To request an application pack, please email Renata at: [email protected]

Closing date: 11 November 2016 Required qualification level: Qualified or willing to work towards a Level 2 or 3

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Working in Early Education and Childcare

6 October 2016

Brighton Unemployed Centre 6 Tilbury Place, Carlton Hill, Brighton, Families Project BN2 0GY www.bucfp.org

Playroom Supervisor – Bank Staff £9 per hour Hours are as and when required. We run Mondays to Fridays, 9.30am to 1.30pm. Regular sessions may be available.

The Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project (BUCFP) is to support the people of Brighton and Hove who are unwaged and low-waged. We offer cheap meals, laundry facilities, computer facilities, courses, advice about housing and benefits and a loan scheme for baby equipment. We also offer Parent/Family support and quality childcare and education. Our Ofsted registered ‘playroom’ setting follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and offers free drop in places for the children of our centre users and funded 2 year places. Parents can volunteer or take part in free or low cost activities while their children are in the playroom which is run by a qualified Early Years Teachers and team of staff who have been checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and work as volunteers. Parents/carers must stay on the premises while their children are in the playroom unless they have a 2 year funded place. We are looking for qualified Early Years Practitioners who would like to join our team as bank staff to supervise the playroom sessions on a casual, self-employed basis. Sometimes sessions will be booked in advance and sometimes could be last minute. All applicants must have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Practice; must be able to demonstrate good teamwork, literacy and communication skills; must have experience in supervising or managing a team; have up to date knowledge of child development, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and of safeguarding. The role is to ensure children's safety and wellbeing and to ensure their needs are met at all times, alongside supporting the work of our volunteers and leading good practice. Duties will include being responsible for setting up and clearing away the learning environment; contributing towards planning, observational practice, record keeping and working in accordance with the playrooms policies and practice and key working where appropriate. At every session we have a paid playroom supervisor and a paid ‘second’ who supports the supervisor along with a team of volunteers. As our recruitment of Bank Staff is ongoing, interviews will take place regularly throughout the recruitment period. Please note that these posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. To apply for an application pack please email Lesley Lewis: [email protected] or call 01273 671213 for more information.

Closing date: 11 November 2016 Required qualification level: Level 3

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6 October 2016

Charley Barley’s Nursery

120 Stanford Avenue, Brighton www.charleybarleys.co.uk

Childcare Practitioner From £15,500 to £16,500 per annum. 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Various shifts per week. Charley Barleys is a brand new nursery situated in the Fiveways area of Brighton. We are very proud of our newly renovated property that will enable children to have a voice and learn through exploration. We have designed and equipped the nursery to enable children to have the confidence to play, learn and explore. Our environments are spacious and naturally lit and consist of 4 dedicated areas split across 2 floors. Upstairs we can have up to 19 children aged between 3 months and 2.5 years and downstairs up to 24 children aged 2.5 to 5 years. Our aim is to provide a ‘home away from home’ experience, where children are cared for in a safe and friendly environment where parents feel relaxed and safe. We are looking for a qualified childcare practitioner who shares our vision and who has the skills, experience, knowledge and passion to help us make our dream a reality. Applicants must have a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years and Childcare; practical experience and good knowledge of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); good communication skills and the ability to develop a good rapport with parents, children and colleagues; experience of working within a team in an early years environment and a good understanding of what makes a good team player. The role involves supporting the Managers and Room Leaders with the day-to-day running of the nursery. You will be a key worker and therefore responsible for the care, welfare, learning and development of a small group of children in accordance with the EYFS and relevant legislation. You will deliver learning opportunities, carry out observations, plan next steps, track progress, ensure children are meeting their age and stages and update individual learning using our online recording system ‘Tapestry’. In conjunction with the senior team, you will be responsible for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, keep up to date with national legislation and local guidance and work with the senior team to critically reflect and implement development plans for the provision. Here at Charley Barleys we aim to provide an environment where children and staff feel safe and secure. We provide all our staff with an induction programme and ongoing training to support personal development, experiences/knowledge and opportunities for career progression. We ensure all our staff complete safeguarding training and provide support to ensure this is implemented into our everyday practice. As a team we share knowledge and experiences and support each other whilst ensuring welcoming and stimulating environment for the children. To apply, email: [email protected] or call 01273 958750 for an application pack.

Closing date: 28 October 2016 Required qualification level: Level 3

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6 October 2016

Each Peach Childcare

42 Wilbury Villas, Hove, BN3 6GD www.eachpeachchildcare.co.uk

Childcare Support Practitioner £7.20 per hour 6 to 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We can offer flexible working hours for example: 7.30am to 9.30am, 11.30am to 2.30pm and 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Each Peach Childcare is located in Hove and provides quality childcare and education for new babies and children aged up to five years. We offer a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, explore and grow. Our team of staff provide a service which families have said is friendly and exceeds expectations. Our babies and children are cared for in a homely, wellresourced and spacious environment and the learning areas enable access to facilities, equipment and activities which supports children’s development, gives clear boundaries and allows children to grow independently. We are looking for a Childcare Support Practitioner to join our team. Applicants must have experience of working with children aged from 8 months to 5 years; good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, good communication skills and the ability to develop a good rapport with parents and children; experience of working well in a team and knowledge of what makes a good team player. Qualifications are desirable however not essential as we will support you with any required training to update you current knowledge, The role is to provide care for the children and promote the welfare, learning and development of the children. Our Lead Practitioners will support and guide you to ensure you are aware of our ethos and procedures, for example regarding safeguarding, welfare and care requirements, following our policies and procedures etc. We will provide in-house and external staff training sessions and there may be opportunities for career progression. To apply please contact Suzanne Charlesworth, Nursery Manager on 01273 323199 to discuss the role and hours in more details or email [email protected] for an application form.

Closing date: 7 October 2016 Required qualification level: Qualifications desirable or willing to train

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6 October 2016

Each Peach Childcare

42 Wilbury Villas, Hove, BN3 6GD www.eachpeachchildcare.co.uk

Lead Childcare Practitioner £16,000 per annum 40 hours per week. Shift hours vary each week: 7.30am to 4.30pm, 8.30am to 5.30pm and 9.30am to 6.30pm Each Peach Childcare is located in Hove and provides quality childcare and education for babies and children aged up to five years. We offer a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, explore and grow. Our staff are proud to provide a service which families have said is friendly and exceeds expectations. Our babies and children are cared for in a large, bright and airy environment that gives a spacious and homely feel and as they grow and develop, the learning areas, both inside and out open up to enable access to some of the best facilities, equipment and activities which supports children’s development, gives clear boundaries and allows children to grow independently. We are looking for a qualified Lead Childcare Practitioner to join the team. Applicants must have experience of working with children aged from 8 months to 5 years; experience and good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum; good communication skills and the ability to develop a good rapport with parents, children and colleagues; experience of working in a team. Applicants must also have some management/leadership skills. Qualifications in Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene and Health and Safety are desirable however not essential as training will be provided. Experience of working in a lead practitioner role or in a supervisory role is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of their room and of the supervision of staff within that room. They will perform an important role in leading, training and developing staff, imparting excellent childcare knowledge and skills to other team members whilst creating an environment which is welcoming and stimulating for the children. A full induction and ongoing training will be provided to develop your skills and enhance your experience; with opportunities for career progression. To apply please contact Suzanne Charlesworth, Nursery Manager on 01273 323199 to discuss the role and hours in more details or email [email protected] for an application form.


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6 October 2016

Footsteps Day Nursery

95 Lyminster Avenue, Hollingbury, BN1 8JL www.footstepsdaynursery.com

Nursery Practitioner 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday From £6.95 to £8.05 per hour. Please note: if you are over the age of 25 or under the age of 21 the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage will apply. From £7.20 to £8.05 per hour for workers aged 25 and over. From £6.95 to £7.20 per hour for workers aged 21 to 24 years. From £5.76 to £6.95 per hour for workers aged 20 and under 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. Our Nursery in Hollingbury is our newest setting that has been open for just over 2 years, is based in a converted Methodist church with spacious rooms and a wellequipped garden area. We currently have a team of 10 staff working directly with the children and offer full time, part time or flexible work opportunities. We operate in a thriving, busy community and pride ourselves on our links with the local schools. We are looking for an experienced and Level 3 qualified early year’s practitioner to join our team. Applicants must have good communication skills; a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (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 online journals up to date (we use Tapestry and full training will be provided where required); 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.


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6 October 2016


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

Senior Practitioner - Toddler Room From £7.45 to £8.89 per hour , from £15,500 to £18,500 per annum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 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. 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 offer part time, full time and flexible childcare arrangements. We are looking for a minimum 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 this age group and of leading and supporting a team of practitioners. Applicants must also have excellent communication skills; a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Ofsted Welfare Requirements; practical experience of doing observations, assessing children’s learning and planning new development opportunities for individual children and demonstrate a keen interest in professional development and 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 would 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 work 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, 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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6 October 2016

Growing up Green Nursery

208 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6RA www.growingupgreen.co.uk

Early Years Room Leader From £7.69 to £8.89 per hour, from £16,000 to £18,500 per annum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Growing Up Green Day Nurseries are an established and successful nursery group catering for children aged from birth to five years. We have two nurseries that are owned and overseen by two qualified teachers and staffed by an experienced team of nursery professionals. We have been rated by Ofsted as outstanding and good and we are always looking for ways to improve and enhance all aspects of our care. We are looking for a qualified and skilled senior practitioner who has a strong knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Ofsted welfare requirements; experience of delivering learning and development opportunities to meet children’s individual needs; of observing children at play, writing records, planning next steps and experience of online journals particularly ‘Tapestry’ would be advantageous. Candidates will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to create a rapport with children and parents; have the skills, knowledge and ability to lead a supportive team and demonstrate the professionalism necessary for the work of an early year’s practitioner. The role involves working as part of a team in a designated room and being a key person to a small group of children. You will be responsible for building strong relationships with the children in your care; meeting the welfare needs of each child and supporting each child’s development through observation, interaction and discussion and creating play opportunities. As a room Leader you will be required to lead a team by being an exemplary role model and by demonstrating a dynamic approach in your day to day practice. You will support the management team and your colleagues with the day to day running of the nursery and have the desire to continuously develop your early years knowledge, practice and skill set. At Growing Up Green, we provide strong career progression through regular and structured supervisions, appraisals and training and we offer promotion to internal candidates where possible. We offer competitive salaries, pensions, holiday benefits and a supportive and sociable team of colleagues! We are easily accessible with excellent road, bus and train services. We promote safeguarding and safer recruitment and all job offers are subject to successful references and a clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. CV’s will not be accepted. For further information and to request an application pack please email Cheree: [email protected]


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6 October 2016

Little Lambs Kindergarten

St. Helen's Church Hall, Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8ER www.littlelambskindergarten.yolasite.com

Early Years Practitioner From £7.25 to £7.50 per hour Minimum 20 hours per week (can offer up to 34.5 hours per week) Shifts will be between Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm. Days to be agreed Little Lambs Kindergarten comprises of two Early Years settings in the Hangleton and Knoll area of Hove. We are a team of 26 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 to 6pm, 48 weeks of the year. In addition we offer before and after school care, for school aged children & offer school holiday clubs during the school holidays. 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 are currently looking for a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our team. Applicants must have experience of working in a team; demonstrate confidence and assertiveness when communicating with 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; an understanding of children’s development needs and experience of creating fun, 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 and sharing ideas and strategies with the team. To apply please email: [email protected] We can post or email you an application pack, alternatively you can call us on 01273 933631 to arrange a visit, come see what we do and collect an application pack. As part of the recruitment process 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.

Closing date: 24 October 2016 Required qualification: Level 3

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6 October 2016

Little Stars Childcare

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

Early Years Practitioner (to cover maternity) £7.20 per hour 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Shifts vary between the hours of 7am and 6pm Little Stars Childcare is a 42 place nursery based in Brighton. We provide care and learning opportunities for children aged from birth to 5 years. We have 2 main playrooms where the children can utilise and freely access a variety of resources and equipment. We have a very varied outdoor space with includes a forest area and 2 separate garden areas. We would describe ourselves as a busy, homely and very supportive nursery with 100 children registered and 20 staff members. Our ethos is ‘to include everyone’ which we strive to do every minute of the day and which was recognised in our recent Ofsted visit where we were graded with an ‘outstanding’. At Little Stars Childcare, the management team consists of two joint Owner/ Managers and a Deputy Manager and one of them is always on site. Each of our playrooms have two supervisors who support staff. We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our team to cover maternity leave. Applicants must have excellent knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and the Ofsted welfare requirements; have experience of delivering learning and development opportunities to meet children’s individual needs; have experience of observing children at play, writing records, planning next steps and learning journals; have excellent communication skills and the ability to create a rapport with children and parents; have the skills, knowledge and ability to work in a team and demonstrate the professionalism necessary for the work of an early year’s practitioner The role will be based in our pre-school room with children aged 2 to 5 years. You will be a ‘keyworker’ for a small group of children and be responsible for meeting all their needs and learning and development requirements. You will plan and observe your children to ensure that development is progressing; you will help to ensure the environment is safe, stimulating and fun for children to play and learn in; you will work as part of a team; attend staff meetings; follow and implement our policies and procedures and keep professional at all times. We offer training on paediatric first aid and safeguarding for all staff and you will have a full induction before your first day. We are in the process of introducing a pension scheme. To apply for an application pack, please email: [email protected]


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6 October 2016

Officrèche

52 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3JB www.officreche.com

Early Years Practitioner From £7.59 per hour Up to 38 hours per, Monday to Friday, shifts between 7.45am and 6.15pm Officrèche provides truly flexible childcare – we put the families at the heart of our care and tailor a solution to fit them. This ranges from 2 hours of childcare every 2 weeks to a full 5 days a week – and every option in between. Our parents use our website to pay for their hours and book online; they can also work in the office space that we provide on the floor above the nursery, enabling quick access to their little ones if required (for example if breastfeeding) Each of our families are unique and our team of staff work closely together to ensure the family’s needs are met. As an organisation, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are located centrally in Brighton in a Victorian style house which has large, naturally lit rooms full of exciting and stimulating resources, equipment and materials for the children to access. We also have a wellequipped environment outdoors in our garden which the children enjoy. We are open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, not bank holidays. We are looking for a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our team and work with our 0 to 5 years age group. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate how they combine initiative and experience along with being qualified in early years to a level 3. Applicants must also demonstrate an excellent knowledge and practical understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), health and safety, safeguarding and child protection issues; have experience of providing care and learning opportunities for children aged from 0 to 5 years; demonstrate a good understanding of the needs and care requirements of this age group; demonstrate good communication and organisational skills. The role will involve being a ‘key person’ and providing great care and stimulating activities to all children. You will support children with their welfare skills like feeding, hygiene and toileting as well as provide opportunities to develop their learning. Duties will include carrying out detailed observations, keeping records and planning individuals learning; building good relationships and working in partnership with the families and working well in the team. We use social media and word of mouth to attract new families – every member of our team and all our families are our ambassadors, so should you be successful you will become an integral part of this venture too. We have been open 5 years yet people still gasp when they realise the flexible working freedom Officrèche grants parents and new mothers. There is the potential to work flexible shifts as we are aware of family commitments and school hours etc. The premises, branding and software have been future-proofed for expansion and franchising and career progression opportunities are just as broad. To apply for an application pack please email [email protected]


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6 October 2016

The Old School House Montessori Nursery

The Old School House, De Montfort Road, Lewes, BN7 1SP www.schoolhousenursery-lewes.com

Nursery Deputy Manager From £10.08 to £12.10 per hour, From £20,000 to £24,000 per annum 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday The Old School House Montessori Nursery is located in the heart of Lewes, near Brighton. We provide all year round care and education for children aged from 3 months to 5 years and ensure the children at the nursery get the very best start in life. We would describe our environment as “calm and loving” with free-flow from indoors to an outdoor classroom. We provide a variety of experiences including forest school, yoga, French language lessons, gardening and reading, writing and numeracy – all at levels to suit individual needs and abilities. Feedback from parents includes how quickly the children settle in, how focused the children are, how the children interact so positively together and how our staff support individual learning. We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team. Applicants must share our passion for delivering early years care and education; have a minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare; have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have experience of managing and supervising a team. The Deputy Manager at The Old School House manages the classroom team and plays a crucial part in our efforts to continually improve. Duties will include collaborating closely with the Manager and Owners on all aspects of the running of the Nursery; supporting our team with day to day queries; modelling practice; liaising with parents regularly and showing prospective parents around. The successful candidate will deputise for the Manager as and when required. We will provide support and training to prepare you for the role and, if required, with taking steps in your career towards a Manager’s role. Benefits include subsidised childcare, training opportunities (including Montessori) and a pension scheme. We have a car park on site and we are in close vicinity of a train station and bus stops, so easily accessible. To apply for an application pack please email Stuart Watt and Lindy Baldwin (the owners) at [email protected]


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6 October 2016

Pepper-Pot Nursery & Pre-school

Lower Hall, 39 Whippingham Road, Brighton, BN2 3PF www.pepperpot-nursery.co.uk

Early Years Teacher From £8.89 to £9.86 per hour, From £18,500 to £20,500 per annum Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Pepper-Pot Nursery & Pre-School was established over 25 years ago. We have a Nursery for children aged from 3 months to 2/3 years and a Pre-school for children aged from 3 to 5 years. At Pepper-Pot our staff work closely together to provide a happy environment where colleagues are supportive of each other and children are cared for as they grow, develop and learn. We also operate an after school club for school age children and collect from Elm Grove School. We are seeking an Early Years Teacher to lead practice and develop skills and knowledge with our staff team. Applicants must have, or be working towards Early Years Teacher status or Early Years Professional (EYP) status or have a relevant Early Years Degree. Applicants must also have excellent skills in communication; in-depth knowledge around safeguarding and child protection; an exceptional understanding of how to support individual children; demonstrate a confidence in modelling practice; experience of leading a team of staff with regards to ensuring a consistent approach to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and with observations, planning and assessments. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, delivery, assessment and monitoring of the learning and development requirements of the EYFS for all children in accordance with all relevant legislation. In conjunction with the senior team, the role requires you to be responsible for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, to keep up-to-date with national legislation and local guidance and work with the senior team to critically reflect and implement development plans for the provision; to work closely with the senior team to coach and mentor staff and to support staff with detailed supervisions. We will provide a comprehensive induction, will support staff by providing ongoing coaching, mentoring and training in all areas of Early Years Care and Education; will provide the opportunity to develop your skills and experience and provide a robust system for supervision. To apply, please email [email protected] - put "Job Vacancy" in the subject header and include your name, address and phone number in the message and we will send you an application pack. The application form must be completed and returned by the closing date.

Closing date: 30 October 2016 Required qualification: Early Years Teacher or equivalent

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6 October 2016

Playcare Nursery

6 Windlesham Road, Brighton, BN1 3AG www.playcarenursery.co.uk

Nursery Practitioner From £7.20 to £8.20 per hour, £14,040 to £16,000 per annum Various hours and shifts available, we operate 8am till 6pm, Monday to Friday Playcare Nursery is situated in Brighton. Children can start with us from 6 months of age and stay until they start school. We have an experienced and qualified team who support each other, some are long standing and some are parents themselves. We pride ourselves on providing a child centred and nurturing environment allowing children to explore at their own time and at their own pace. We also pride ourselves on the relationships that we have with parents and are involved with the community and local events. We are in our 26th year and continue to provide high standards of care. We are looking for a Level 3 qualified practitioner who feels they can bring an enthusiastic quality and passion for early years. Applicants must have good knowledge of child development; good knowledge and practical understanding of safeguarding; good communication skills; the ability to work using own initiative and also with guidance; have a good understanding of how to plan and assess for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and work within a team. As a nursery practitioner you will be a key person for a group of children and plan and write next steps for them. You will provide stimulating and well thought out environments for children to play and explore in. We offer career progression, a company pension, a holiday incentive scheme and a staff social fund. Please email Sara at [email protected] for an application form.


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6 October 2016

Pumpkin Patch Nursery Hove

109 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4BD www.pumpkinpatchnursery.com

Senior Practitioner Starting at £15,600 per annum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Hours are allocated on a shift basis between 7am and 7pm

Pumpkin Patch Nursery is located in Hove and is a Reggio Emilia inspired nursery. Pumpkin Patch nursery provides care for children aged 3mths to 5 years and we offer a safe and inspiring environment with lots of natural and open ended resources for the children to thrive, grow and develop. We provide a home from home feel to our nursery and continually aim for exceptionally high standards. Pumpkin Patch nursery works closely with the children’s individual needs and interests, parents and local community. We are seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Pre-School team as a Senior Practitioner. Applicants must have experience of working with children aged 2 to 5 years; a minimum Level 3 qualification in early years and childcare; GCSE minimum grade C in English and Maths or equivalent; excellent organisational skills, excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); good ICT (Information and Communications Technology) skills; excellent communication skills; the ability to work as part of a team; the ability to communicate and share information with colleagues, parents and outside agencies. An understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach is desired but not essential as training will be given. Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training is also desired but not essential. The role will be to provide high quality care and learning to our youngest children. Duties include being responsible for a group of key children - writing observations, planning next steps and writing termly reports; providing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities; liaising with parents, colleagues and other staff members; using an online system called ‘Interactive Learning Diary’ to document children’s individual progress & to plan appropriate next steps; supporting staff/colleagues with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework implementation; ensuring policies and procedures are followed and modelling practice. The role of the Senior Practitioner is to support the Room Leader on a daily basis and manage and run the Pre-school room when the Room Leader is absent. We provide training and opportunities for career progression; run regular team meetings which all staff must attend; offer 4 weeks holiday per year plus bank holidays; provide a pension scheme; flexible working shift patterns which are organised by a weekly rota and we also organise social events for parents & staff. To apply for an application pack, please email [email protected] or call 01273 227000.

Closing date: 10 November 2016 Required qualification: Level 3

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6 October 2016

St Andrews Community Preschool

St Andrews Church Hall, Church Road, Hove, BN3 2AD

Early Years Practitioner From £7.25 to £8.25 per hour 19.5 session hours per week: Mondays and Thursdays, 8.45am to 3pm and Wednesdays and Fridays, 8.45am to 12.15pm. You will also be required to attend our staff meeting every other Friday afternoon and will be on a rota to start at 8am 2 days during the week. St Andrews Community Preschool has been running since 1984. We are situated in the heart of Hove and watch the busy world go by from our garden area. Our preschool population reflects the diverse area we live in and one third of the children speak an additional language at home. We are a pack away, term-time only pre-school and cater for up to 22 children per session aged from 2½ to school age. We have a small team who are dedicated to providing quality childcare and would describe ourselves as family-like. We work closely with parents, reflect, evaluate and continually develop our practice. We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team. Applicants must have experience of working with children under the age of 5; have a good knowledge and understanding of the welfare needs of children under the age of 5; have an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework; experience of working independently and using own initiative; good communication and social skills; the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships with children, parents, colleagues and external agencies; an interest in wanting to self-develop and become a skilled and professional early years practitioner; experience of working as part of a team; experience of nurturing and developing children’s interests to extend play opportunities and learning; have the physical ability to carry out duties such as setting up and tidying away the hall and garden each day. The role will involve: being Key Worker to a group of children and tending to their care and educational development; liaising with parents of your key children and sharing both learning highlights and concerns with them; completing observations, assessments and next-steps planning; undertaking teaching responsibilities such as circle times, story sessions and leading small groups; communicating effectively with the Supervisor regarding your key children and any safeguarding concerns; being a positive role model and bringing individual skills and passions to share in the life of the pre-school; attending in-house and external training to extend your own personal development. We provide training and encourage personal development and offer 4 weeks paid holiday. Staff members can choose to be part of the pension scheme. For an application pack, please email Jen at [email protected] A completed application form is required: CVs are not accepted. We will contact you by email by 14th October if you have been selected for interview.

Closing date: 12 October 2016 Required qualification level: Qualifications desirable or willing to train

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6 October 2016

Tinysaurus Nurseries

46 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER www.saurusnurseries.co.uk

Trainee Nursery Manager Starting at £9.13 per hour £19,000 per annum Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6pm Tinysaurus is part of the Saurus chain of 6 nurseries in Brighton & Hove, East and West Sussex. Each of our day nurseries are specifically designed to suit the needs of the child, with well-resourced play rooms and outdoor play areas, modern equipment and a variety of age appropriate toys that children adore. Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and selfconfidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of nursery care. At Tinysaurus we cater for children from 6 months to 5 years and provide care Monday to Friday 8am till 6pm. We are looking to appoint a Trainee Manager to join our team in Hove. The application process is open to graduates with a childcare qualification, with Early Years Teacher status or equivalent and to those with or without experience of working in a childcare environment. Applicants must be keen to learn and develop; share our ethos for providing quality childcare and learning opportunities and be passionate about training and developing others. Applicants must also have excellent communication skills; the ability and confidence to liaise with children, staff, colleagues and parents; experience of working logistically; good understanding of how to organise your workload; experience of prioritising and working independently. The Trainee Manager Programme is the first step to managing one of our nurseries in Sussex. We will provide the successful candidate with the training, knowledge and skills to do the job and once the training programme is complete they will be promoted to 2nd Assistant Manager post. From day one, the role entails being based in the nursery, learning how each area of the nursery works. One minute you could be working with the children and the next learning about the business. You will work alongside our Early Years Educators, Team Leaders and Assistant Managers whilst you complete an intensive initial training period. It takes up to six months to complete the initial stages of the Trainee Manager programme, and after successfully completing the training period and relevant courses, you will be promoted to a 2nd Assistant Manager and become part of the core Nursery Management team. The steps following that could involve promotion to 1st Assistant Nursery Manager and beyond. During the training you will be required to continually demonstrate what you have learnt through your practice; will be required to always lead by example; adhere to all our policies and procedures and ultimately focus on providing excellent childcare at all times. We feel that this role, which is challenging and diverse, will enable the right candidate to embark on a career with a fast expanding company, develop and acquire transferable skills in a dynamic business environment, as well as meet some great people along the way. We can offer four weeks holiday per annum, annual performance-related pay review; contributory pension scheme and provide a uniform. To apply for an application pack please email Ray Phoon at [email protected]

Closing date: 31 October 2016 Required qualification level: Relevant qualifications and experience

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Young Sussex Brighton

193 Dyke Road Hove East Sussex BN3 1TL www.youngsussex.co.uk

Early Years Room Leader From £9.31 to £10.02 per hour 37.5 or 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, various shifts available

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 a Room Leader to join our team and be responsible for the leadership of a group. Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification in early years and childcare; highly effective communication and organisational skills and experience of working independently and competently to meet targets. Experience of working in a supervisory role in an early year’s environment is also essential alongside have excellent knowledge and understanding of the Ofsted welfare requirements and Early Years Foundation Stage principles and practice; experience of working in a team and supporting and leading staff in an early years environment. The role will involve supporting colleagues effectively to deliver learning opportunities that meet children’s individual needs, in a safe and stimulating environment; ensuring your team plan, prepare and review activities; work in partnership with parents 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. To apply, please contact Julia Cross for a recruitment pack on 01273 736948 or email [email protected]


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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]


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Apprenticeships ActiveKids Nursery

8 West Way, Hove, BN3 8LD www.activekidsnursery.com

Early Years Apprentice 30 to 40 hours per week, various shifts, Monday to Friday £4 per hour, £120 to £160 per week. This is an apprenticeship salary. After 1 year the National Minimum Wage applies ActiveKids is an open plan nursery operating on West Way in Hove opposite Hangleton Library. We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round and we provide care and learning opportunities for children aged from 6 months to 5 years. At ActiveKids, we promote an active and healthy lifestyle providing children with home cooked healthy meals, including breakfast, lunch and tea, healthy snacks and fresh drinking water and milk. We offer a safe open plan environment that stimulates the interests of the children who attend and create a home from home atmosphere where children of varying ages mix and learn from each other. We have a variety of outdoor spaces that allow the children in our care to grow in confidence, take risks and explore the ‘forest schools’ ethos when outside. We are currently looking for an Apprentice to join our team. Applicants must have GCSE English and Maths minimum Level C or equivalent; demonstrate an enthusiasm in wanting to learn and gain a qualification in early years whilst working in our setting with the children; some experience of working with children; have a keen interest in supporting children's learning and have an understanding of children’s welfare needs. Experience of working in a team and working on your own initiative is also essential along with a willingness to learn and a commitment to completing assignments on time. The role will involve: participating in our key person system which means being responsible for a small group of children, observing and assessing key children and planning for their next steps; providing care and support throughout the day in various situations; researching activities related to a topic and supporting children with learning opportunities; providing a creative atmosphere; contributing to a high quality caring environment and helping children to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will be fully supported and will work alongside qualified staff. A course assessor will attend our setting to visit you and provide further guidance every 6 to 8 weeks. You will be required to complete all assignments on time and keep up to date with your training and course work as set in a training agreement. We offer flexible working hours and a friendly working environment. We will support you in gaining your qualification alongside your designated assessor. To apply for an application pack, please contact Renata 01273 911876 or [email protected]

Closing date: 11 November 2016 Required qualification level: Training will be provided

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44 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER & 221 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, BN41 1XR www.footstepsdaynursery.com

Apprentice Practitioner x 2 £3.40 per hour 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 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 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 offer part time, full time or flexible childcare arrangements. We are looking for 2 x Apprentice Practitioners to join our team, one to be located at our Hove branch and one to be located in our Portslade branch. Our Apprenticeship scheme is a work based training program to enable the successful applicants to gain experience in an early years setting providing care and learning opportunities to children, whilst training and gaining a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare. You will be provided with a full induction; a workplace buddy and training in paediatric first aid, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) & Safeguarding. Applicants must have excellent communication skills; experience of working in a team and understand what being a team player means; having an interest in working with children; having an understanding of how children learn through play; have a friendly & approachable manner; be a keen learner and demonstrate a commitment to wanting to gain a qualification in childcare. The role will require you to work with a group of children, setting up activities and learning experiences. You will make observations of children as they play, assess children’s learning and plan new exciting learning opportunities to support children in their development. You will need to liaise with parents and work effectively as part of our team; attend staff meetings and other training sessions as required. We will provide a full training program and the possibility of full time contract at the end of the Apprenticeship training. We offer four weeks paid holiday plus bank holidays. If you would like an application pack please email the nursery [email protected] stating reference: Apprenticeship Practitioner Job.

Closing date: 30 November 2016 Required qualification level: Apprenticeship position - training provided

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Pumpkin Patch Nursery

109 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4BD www.pumpkinpatchnursery.com

Early Years Apprentice £650 per month Monday to Friday, shifts between 7am & 7pm This is an apprenticeship salary as per the National Minimum Wage

Pumpkin Patch Nursery operates at two separate locations. We have our ‘Hove’ Nursery which is located in a converted house in New Church Road, near Wish Park and caters for up to 55 children and we have our ‘Brighton’ Nursery which is located in a detached house in Preston Drove, near Preston Park that caters for up to 80 children. Both our Nurseries are Reggio Emilia inspired; provide care for children aged 3mths to 5 years; provide a safe and inspiring environment with lots of natural and open ended resources for the children to thrive, grow and develop and provide a home from home feel. We work closely with the children to ensure their individual needs and interests are met and work closely with parents and the local community. We are looking for an apprentice to join our team in Hove. Applicants must demonstrate a passion for wanting to work with children and be motivated to supporting children to learn, grow, develop and reach their full potential. Applicants must also have some experience of working as part of a team; have good communication skills and be enthusiastic and committed to studying and developing themselves professionally. The role will be to work as part of a team of professionals, to provide an environment in which children can develop socially, emotionally and achieve their full potential. Duties will include being responsible for the welfare and development needs of a small group of ‘key children’; carrying out observations, assessments on children as they play; contributing towards the planning of learning opportunities and adhering to our policies and procedures at all times. We will provide a full programme of training and mentorship and work together with you to enable you to develop the practical skills necessary to gain your qualification and become a confident, knowledgeable Early Years Practitioner. We offer 4 weeks holiday per year plus bank holidays, a pension scheme and training opportunities for career progression To apply for an application pack, please email [email protected] or call 01273 227000

Closing date: 10 November 2016 Required qualification: Apprenticeship position - training provided

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Sunshine Day Nursery

151 Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AG www.sunshine-nursery.com

Nursery Apprentice Starting at £3.40 per hour, £7,072 per annum. This is an apprenticeship salary, after a year the National Minimum Wage applies. 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 for the children. We are looking for a Nursery Apprentice to join our team of experienced nursery practitioners. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the personal qualities required to work in early years and childcare; have a keen interest in wanting to gain a childcare qualification; demonstrate a commitment to learning and to continually developing professionally. Applicants must also have some knowledge and understanding of the welfare needs of young children; have the confidence and ability to communicate verbally to adults and children alike and have good written skills. Duties of the role includes; working as part of a team who are committed to providing high quality childcare provision; communicating effectively with parents, keeping them up to date with their child’s progress and care; preparing and serving food, milk, drink and snacks; encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating; assisting children with their personal care which includes changing nappies and assisting with potty training; setting up the environment to support the needs of the children; ensuring the environment is kept clean and safe; carrying out observations, assessments and planning for the children which recognises their individual needs; identifying potential next steps to aid their development; maintaining accurate records and adhering to the nursery’s policies and procedures. We will provide training and support in order for you to be successful in gaining your qualification in early years and childcare. We will ensure that training assessors visit the setting regularly to monitor your progress and will provide guidance and support. Sunshine Day Nursery is committed to supporting staff with professional development and opportunities for career progression. For more information, please email [email protected] or call: 01273 680280

Closing date: 13 October 2016 Required qualification level: Apprenticeship position – training provided

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Playwork

Class Of Their Own

Linkline House, 65 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BD www.classoftheirown.com

After School Club Playworkers – bank staff From £7.28 to £8.08 per hour. Term Time only. Typical shift is 3.25 hours per day between the hours of 2.30pm and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. Additional work during the school holidays is a possibility. Class Of Their Own provides high quality Out of School care for children aged from 4 to 11 years in 15 different locations across Sussex. We are looking to recruit Bank Staff Playworkers to work flexible days in our After School Clubs in various locations across Brighton & Hove and East & West Sussex. The successful applicants will have childcare experience; an interest in the play and emotional needs of children; experience of working as part of a team as well as having an understanding of the health and safety issues that affect the day to day running of childcare services. In the role of a Playworker you will be responsible for helping to set up the play space with varied and interesting activities; listen and talk to the children; play games and arrange activities that follow their interests; ensure the environment is kept safe and reasonably tidy; help to provide a light snack; welcome parents and participate in team planning and meetings. We offer competitive rates of pay, an induction training programme, the opportunity for further training and career development, paid holiday, free childcare and a fun and varied working environment. If this is a role you are interested in or you would like any further information please visit the 'Join Us' pages of our website: www.classoftheirown.com where you can find a full Job Description and Application Form as well as our contact details if you need to ask us anything directly.

Closing date: 28 October 2016 Required qualification level: Relevant qualifications and experience

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6 October 2016

Extratime

Manor Offices, Emmaus, Drove Road, Portslade, BN41 2PA www.extratimebrighton.org.uk/job-vacancies

Deputy Supervisor at St Luke’s After School Club From £9.19 to £9.75 per hour Shifts from 2.30pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday Term Time Extratime run fully inclusive projects for children and young people with and without disabilities. We provide a safe, creative environment for all with the emphasis firmly on fun. We run after school clubs, youth clubs, holiday play schemes and various dance and activity sessions. We are looking for a Deputy Supervisor to work at our St Luke’s After School Club. Applicants must have experience of working which children and/or young people; a Level 2 qualification in play work and/or childcare; a desire and willingness to actively contribute and learn; a commitment and enthusiasm to providing stimulating and inclusive environments; experience of providing play opportunities and a range of appropriate activities for children and young people with a very diverse range of abilities and interests and experience of working as part of a team. Experience of working with children and/or young people with disability is desirable as is experience of leading and managing a team. The role of the Deputy Supervisor is to support and assist the Supervisor in carrying out their duties, deputising as and when required. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of play workers (paid and voluntary) to support the provision of play and leisure opportunities appropriate for children and young people with a wide range of abilities and interests. This means contributing positively in providing safe, creative and challenging activities which will meet the needs of all children and young people attending the projects. We will provide a full induction and basic training programme which all new staff members are required to attend. Benefits include in-house training and the opportunity to work on subsequent holiday schemes. To apply, please access an application pack via our website: www.extratimebrighton.org.uk/job-vacancies - or contact the office on 01273 420580


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