Job Title:* Nursery Practitioner – Forest & Farm School Nursery
_Job Type:_ Full-time, Permanent
80% Childcare Discount*
✈ *Wellbeing Support & Career Growth*
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.
Support children aged 6 months to 5 years in their learning and development
* Engage children in outdoor play, forest school and farm-based activities
* Observe and track development, helping children meet their milestones
* Work closely with your team to deliver an inspiring, child-led curriculum
* Level 3 (or above) Childcare Qualification*
* Passion for Early Years and outdoor learning
* Good understanding of EYFS & safeguarding
* (Bonus: experience with Reggio Emilia or Forest School – but 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!
33 days holiday* (including bank holidays)
* 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)
Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 6:00pm
* Full-time only (we are open 51 weeks/year)
Enhanced *DBS check and references* required
* We are committed to safeguarding all children and staff
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* on to join our award-winning nursery family and grow your early years career with purpose, passion, and play.
#Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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
Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Ability to commute/relocate:
* Midhurst GU29: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Do you hold a Level 3 in Childcare?
Childcare: 1 year (required)