Job Title: Nursery Practitioner - Forest & Farm School Nursery
Location: _Midhurst, West Sussex
Salary:_ Up to £26,000 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
Were Little Barn Owls Nursery Group - an award-winning, Reggio Emilia-inspired nursery based in beautiful West Sussex. Recently named 2024 Nursery World Award Winners, were now looking for passionate Nursery Practitioners to join our fun, creative and nature-loving team!
Youll be part of a group that champions outdoor learning, imaginative play, and meaningful connections with children and families.
What Youll 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 stuck in! (We dont mind a bit of mud and mess around here)
What Youll 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 - but not essential!)
Training & Development
After your 3-month induction, youll be enrolled in the Little Barn Owls Training Academy, completing 12 practical, self-paced modules designed to make you an Outstanding Early Years Educator. Youll 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
Were 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, were 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 on to join our award-winning nursery family and grow your early years career with purpose, passion, and play.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
Midhurst GU29: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Do you hold a Level 3 in Childcare?
Experience:
Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person