Job Description

Bank Staff Required - Qualified to Level 2 or 3 in Childcare- Nursery Practitioner

Either fixed regular hours or flexible ad-hoc hours avaliable. Let us know what hours you can work and we will work to accomodate this. You may be looking for flexibility around family life or to get back into the childcare industry. We are happy to discuss individual requirements and provide shifts that work for you. Pay will be dependent on qualification level and experience

We have three settings (Portland Road - Hove, Dyke Road - Hove and Buckingham Park - Shoreham) and you will have the opportunity to work across all of these settings or you can ask to work at a particular branch, but please note all staff may, at times, be asked to work in a different setting due to staff absence

Here are some of the reasons we believe Young Sussex is a great place to be:

Family-run business with staff well-being as a top priority Outstanding gradings in our most recent Ofsted Inspections Many long-standing staff with over 130 years of experience at Young Sussex, within the Management team alone, enabling a secure and knowledgeable environment Competitive salary reviewed annually Career progression is encouraged with many opportunities for growth across our three nurseries In-house and external training (including levels 3, 4, and 5 in childcare as well as paediatric first aid, child protection, and manual handling training) Birthday gift voucher Team building including summer outing + staff Christmas party Long service bonuses (200 to 800 given every 2 years) Increased holiday based on length of service (up to 33 days) Flexible nursery care for your child including half price rates Refer a friend scheme (200 paid for each friend employed) 360 degree feedback for reviews and appraisals

About Us:

Family-run for over 30 years, Young Sussex Nurseries provide a stimulating and nurturing place for children to learn, develop and have fun. We recognise that happy, skilled staff are fundamental to excellent care and so we do all that we can to support, train, and retain our staff. Young Sussex provides a professional, caring, and friendly environment with lots of opportunities for personal growth.

Personal Qualities We Look For In Candidates:

Organisational skills Effective communication, both verbal and written The ability to work independently Experience of working in a team Reliability
You should be able to support all colleagues by creating a stimulating and exciting environment within the play rooms.

Duties:

The role will involve delivering learning opportunities that meet children's individual needs, in a safe and stimulating environment; assisting the team to plan, prepare and review activities; working in partnership with our parents, and implementing all the policies and procedures set out by the nursery (please request a full job description for more detailed information).

Safeguarding Statement:

Young Sussex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Right to Work:

Do you need a work permit to work in the UK, is it current and valid for at least the next 24 months? If yes, please apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.53-13.26 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Store discount
Work Location: In person