Job Description

Nursery Room Leader - Little Farlington

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: 25,397 p.a.

Job Type: Full Time 40 hours per week over 4 days

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed Nursery Practitioner for room 1 Discoverers & Explorers (6 months - 2 years), with the desire and drive to be part of 'what is possible' in our brand new nursery, Little Farlington.

As an unqualified nursery practitioner we offer you the opportunity to complete Level 3 Early Years Education Apprenticeship after a successful probation period. This is a structured apprenticeship programme, with full training and support from experienced mentors. 'Little Farlington' is a brand new nursery and pre-school, opened in September 2023, which is all about 'what is possible'

'Little Farlington' is a brand new nursery and pre-school, opened in September 2023, which is all about 'what is possible'. Our mission is to provide the foundations for strong and successful future learning by fostering innate curiosity and individuality in our youngest learners, encouraging them to take risks, lead, play collaboratively, develop resilience and discover, explore and adventure. This exciting development will further expand Farlington's position as an all-through school from 6 months to 18 years.

Our nursery forms an important part of our whole school. Farlington is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils currently aged 4 to 18, and is set in 33 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside. The school enjoys a strong reputation for its academic excellence and welcoming community. Farlington students are happy, fulfilled young people, fully engaged in the life of the school community, aspirational and committed to their studies. Our beautiful site supports our passion for outdoor learning, and as an all through school, our approach to specialist teaching including Music, Art, Dance, and early Modern Foreign Language lessons, among others.

Part of Bellevue Education Founded over eighteen years ago, Bellevue Education is a world-class group of schools dedicated to providing the best possible education to children and students aged from 0 to 19 years. Each Bellevue school is run independently, but are united by the same values and commitments to innovation in teaching; investments in teachers, buildings and technology; and exceptional academic results as a natural outcome of a focus on instilling a lifelong love of learning. Bellevue schools are warm, happy and dynamic environments where students are encouraged to aim high, and where they will find everything they need to succeed. The group consists of 21 schools across the UK, in Switzerland and France, with headquarters in London, UK.

Why choose to work at Little Farlington? Competitive salary plus new starter bonus scheme Networking and potential career progression opportunities within the wider group Opportunities to be part of the whole school inset provision & CPD (Up to 5 days of inset training per year) 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays, including time off between Christmas and New Year Competitive pension contributions Sick pay Stunning environment and facilities. Set in 33 acres Part of a wider educational setting. Part of a bigger organisation and network Specialist teachers onsite to offer support and subject specialist advice. Hot lunches, snacks and tea and coffee provided Death in service benefit PerkBox: Bellevue staff wellbeing advantage and discount benefits.
The successful candidate will assist in the provision of high quality, professional care for children within Little Farlington, maintaining high standards and supporting the ethos of Farlington School.

You will be working with and supporting colleagues in the care of nursery children, in a way that meets their educational, physical, social, emotional, intellectual and developmental needs, enabling each and everyone of them to discover what is possible.

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent 40 hours per week - 51 weeks per year

- The role of the Nursery Practitioner is to work as part of a team to ensure the daily needs of children between the ages of 6 months and five years are met within the nursery setting and that they provide a welcoming and stimulating environment in which children can develop and thrive.

The Nursery Practitioner performs an important role in directly caring for and developing the children's learning, maintaining a high-quality, stimulating learning environment, building and maintaining relationships with parents and other carers.

This role would suit someone who is self motivated, flexible and passionate about children's development and is committed to creating a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment that meets the needs of all children. They will have already had experience of working within a nursery or similar setting and have a good understanding of early years practice from 0 to 5 years.

How to apply

Complete the application form available on the school's website at Farlington Job Opportunities and return to

recruitment@farlingtonschool.com

We reserve the right to interview on receipt of applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous recruitment procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,397.00 per year

Work Location: In person