Overview
Application Deadline Thursday, July 2, 2026
Location: Haywards Heath - Primrose House Nursery RH16 4DJ
Salary: Up to £26,748.80 per annum
Hours per week: 40
Position: 1
About the role
We're looking for Early Years Practitioners with experience in child development, committed to supporting children's growth and learning, based at our Primrose House Nursery in Haywards Heath.
As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll be a vital part of our team, dedicated to ensuring consistent, high-quality education within a safe and secure environment within our nurseries.
Role responsibilities
- Provide exceptional early years education, supporting each child's development and learning journey.
- Confidently implement and follow frameworks such as the EYFS to ensure high-quality teaching and care.
- Meet the daily needs of every child with compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism.
- Design and deliver stimulating activities that enrich learning and promote holistic development.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers through open and effective communication.
- Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety in every interaction and environment.
- Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and insights to positively shape the future of the children in our care.
About you
We're looking for Early Years Practitioners qualified to Level 2 who:
- Have experience with child development and learning and are committed to children's emotional and intellectual growth
- Communicate confidently, professionally and work collaboratively
- Work in a way that is inclusive and creates a supportive, respectful environment
- Is reflective and committed to professional growth
- Can easily commute to multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius
And a few nice to haves:
- Paediatric First Aid certification
- Experience supporting children with additional needs
- Familiarity with digital learning journals or nursery software
Benefits
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits are designed to support health and wellbeing and the odd treat here and there. These include:
- Salary of up to £26,748.80 per annum
- Pension & Life Assurance
- Funded Blue Light Card Membership
- In addition to 20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays), up to an additional four gifted days off during Christmas closedown
- An additional day each year to celebrate something personal to you
- Funded DBS Update Service
- Access to digital GP 24/7
- On demand counselling services
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
- Recognition and celebration for Long Service
Subject to eligibility criteria
Safeguarding commitment
Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.
