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Job Title: Nursery Practitioner – Forest & Farm School Nursery
Location: Midhurst, West Sussex
Salary: Up to GBP26,000 per year
Job Type: Full–time, Permanent
Why Join Us?
* 80% Childcare Discount
* All–Expenses–Paid International CPD Trips
* Wellbeing Support & Career Growth
About the Role
We're Little Barn Owls Nursery Group – an award–winning, Reggio Emilia–inspired nursery based in beautiful West Sussex. Recently named 2024 Nursery World Award Winners, we're now looking for passionate Nursery Practitioners to join our fun, creative, and nature–loving team!
You'll be part of a group that champions outdoor learning, imaginative play, and meaningful connections with children and families.
What You'll Do
* Support children aged 6 months to 5 years in their learning and development
* Create a warm, stimulating, and safe environment
* Engage children in outdoor play, forest school, and farm–based activities
* Observe and track development, helping children meet their milestones
* Build positive relationships with families
* Work closely with your team to deliver an inspiring, child–led curriculum
* Get involved in outdoor activities (we don't mind a bit of mud and mess!)
What You'll Need
* Level 3 (or above) Childcare Qualification
* Passion for Early Years and outdoor learning
* A caring, can–do attitude and team spirit
* Good understanding of EYFS & safeguarding
* Bonus: experience with Reggio Emilia or Forest School (not essential!)
Training & Development
After your 3–month induction, you'll be enrolled in the Little Barn Owls Training Academy, completing 12 practical, self–paced modules designed to make you an Outstanding Early Years Educator. You'll also receive 1:1 mentoring and opportunities for international training!
More Benefits
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Regular staff socials, fun days & meals out
* Long–service rewards and loyalty bonuses
* Option to buy/sell annual leave
* Access to health cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
* Career progression & internal promotion opportunities
* Work alongside professional artists in creative studios (Ateliers)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 6:00pm. Full–time only (we are open 51 weeks/year).
Important Info
* Enhanced DBS check and references required
* We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer
* We are committed to safeguarding all children and staff
About Little Barn Owls
With four beautiful nurseries across West Sussex, we're known for combining child–led learning with the magic of nature and creativity.
Nursery World UK Nursery Group of the Year 2020, UK Nursery of the Year 2015
Apply now to join our award–winning nursery family and grow your early years career with purpose, passion, and play.
Job Titles:
Nursery Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioner, Preschool Assistant, EYFS Practitioner, Early Childhood Educator, Nursery Worker, Early Years Teaching Assistant, Childcare Assistant, Room Leader, Key Worker, Child Development Specialist, Foundation Stage Practitioner.
Additional Details
Job Types: Full–time, Permanent
Pay: GBP25,000.00–GBP30,000.00 per year
Benefits include additional leave, childcare, company events, pension, discounts, free parking, health & wellbeing programmes, referral programmes, sick pay.
Schedule
Day shift, Monday to Friday, no weekends.
Requirements
Reliable commute or plan to relocate to Midhurst GU29 before starting. Do you hold a Level 3 in Childcare? Experience: 1 year in childcare. Work authorization: United Kingdom.
Application Question
Do you hold a Level 3 in Childcare?
Work Location
In person
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