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09 February 2015
The Early Childhood Service Workforce Development Team is committed to supporting the
recruitment and the retention of the childcare workforce in West Sussex. The ‘Jobs in
Childcare’ bulletin is produced to promote current vacancies on behalf of childcare settings.
It contains basic details about a variety of jobs in all sectors of childcare, including early
years and full daycare, together with playwork in out-of-school clubs and holiday
playschemes. There are also bank staff posts and volunteering opportunities.
School support, teaching jobs and West Sussex County Council vacancies can be found on
the following website: www.westsussex.gov.uk/living/jobs.aspx
If you are new to working with children or are considering starting a career in childcare,
members of the team will be able to talk to you about the variety of roles and opportunities
available. Please contact Lorraine Kelly via the Family Information Service on 01243
777807.
Fostering
Do you think you could make a difference, and change someone’s life for the better?
West Sussex County Council is eager to recruit new foster carers, and is holding a series of
Drop-In Sessions at libraries throughout West Sussex.
Come along, ask questions and explore the possibilities of becoming a foster carer. Call
01403 229333 or visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/fostering for dates, venues and further
information.
Childcare in a Home-based Setting
Could you provide a safe and stimulating environment for young or school aged children in
your home? Does running your own childcare business interest you? Then why not consider
becoming a childminder. The Early Childhood Service provides information, training, support
and guidance for those in the sector. If you would like to know more about what is involved
and what life as a registered childminder could be like, visit
www.westsussex.gov.uk/becomingachildminder or phone the Family Information Service on
01243 777807 and ask them to send you information about our Childminding Information
Sessions.
09 February 2015
Billingshurst
09 February 2015
Billingshurst
Natural Nurture Nursery
Nursery Assistant
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 or national recognised level 2/3 early years qualification is essential,
e.g. CACHE, BTec diploma
Hours: Permanent full time and part time
Salary: £14,000 to £16,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
As a Nursery Assistant you will be dedicated to providing a high level of care and education, ensuring
the children receive the best possible play and learning opportunities and experiences. You will
promote a safe, caring and stimulating childcare environment. It will be your responsibility to assist
with the organisation and implementation of a programme of activities in accordance with the Early
Years Foundation Stage. Experience working within a daycare nursery, preferably with Forest Schools
experience or have undertaken a childcare placement and understanding of Early Years regulations is
essential.
Further information:
Natural Nurture Nursery is looking to recruit a Nursery Assistant to support the existing team. They will
be part of a team delivering the highest standards of care and education. The nursery is:
•a 35 place, independent nursery in Billingshurst, West Sussex, with the plan for expansion and
growth.
•an innovative outdoor nursery on a fully working farm, situated in 33 acres of farmland and
woodland. A very forward thinking nursery where children will spend more than 70% of their time in
the outdoors. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants to help build the
nursery and demonstrate the importance of connecting children with the countryside.
•Natural Nurture opened in April 2014; and is open for 51 weeks of the year, 8.00 am to 6.00 pm. It is
closed only for Bank Holidays and the week between Christmas and the New Year. The setting will be
within the farm in moveable CABAN’s specially built to be indoor/outdoor spaces for learning.
Main responsibilities:
•To ensure that the children are happy, settled and well cared for.
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•To be a key worker for named children and to plan for individual needs and to keep accurate records
•To work as part of a team to ensure that the children’s individual needs are met, and ensure that
every child reaches their full potential.
•To work as part of a team to ensure effective and appropriate communication with parents, carers,
members of staff and external agencies.
•To ensure health, hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
•To assist with all activities in the nursery as requested by senior staff.
•To respect and maintain the working environment and resources.
•To ensure the EYFS framework is delivered and met at all times.
•To promote good relationships between staff and families and develop a welcoming, community
ethos.
•To adhere to all Natural Nurture Nursery policies and procedures at all times.
•To ensure records of the children and their progress are kept up to date.
If interested in the position please email your CV and covering letter to the following address:
info@naturalnurture.org
Closing Date: 23/02/2015
Contact: Danni Hayes on 01403 782787
danni@naturalnurture.org
09 February 2015
Bognor Regis
Bognor Regis Nursery School
Housekeeper/lunctime Support
Qualifications: Food Hygiene Certificate or a willingness to undertake this training is essential. It is
also desirable that you have a good general standard of education to GCSE or NVQ level 1.
Hours: Part time, Permanent
Salary: Grade 2 (£13,871 - £14,338 per annum, pro-rata)
Housekeeping Assistant
Part time 20 hours – 10am to 2pm. All year round (50 weeks). The post is currently 20 hours per week
and this may be reviewed in the future. This is a permanent post to start as soon as possible.
We are seeking to appoint a Housekeeping Assistant to provide support across the school and centre
with mealtime preparations and arrangements, laundry and dishwashing. Previous experience in food
catering and training in food hygiene is desirable but not essential.
Bognor Regis Nursery School Children and Family Centre is a busy Nursery and Children’s centre.
This post is subject to the enhanced DBS clearance in line with our commitment to safeguard and
promote the welfare of children. It is also subject to references and health checks.
Only applications submitted on the School and Children’s Centre’s application form will be considered.
Please contact the School and Children’s Centre if you are interested in this post. Visits would be
welcomed.
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: 16th February 2015
Shortlist: 17th February 2015
Interview date: Friday 20th February 2015
Closing Date: 16/02/2015
Contact: Mrs Lee Romaniuk on 01243 642924
09 February 2015
Chichester
Little Learners Pre-School
Bank Staff
Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 qualification is essential
Hours: Part time, Term time, Bank Staff
Salary: £6.50 - £6.80 per hour
We are looking for bank staff that may possibly move to a full or part time position in the new year.
Cover needed to support on busy sessions/staff sickness or training days. We are looking for extra
staff to become part of the team for expansion in February 2015.
We are located in the village of Boxgrove just outside Chichester. We have a lovely light room for our
pack away sessional setting. We are a full, busy setting with passionate members of staff providing
high quality childcare and learning, servicing Chichester and the local villages.
We run during term times from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Staff are required to be at work for 8:40am to
1:10pm.
We are looking for a person who wants to delivery good care, learning and development, someone who
can work well in our team. The position could lead quickly to a contracted position for the right person
either full or part time hours.
Email infolittlelearnerspreschool@gmail.com for an application form. We do not accept CV’s. Our
website is www.littlelearners.boxgrovevillagehall.co.uk
We are committed to improving children’s welfare and our safeguarding of children is paramount. All
staff must have the same commitment and work together to deliver the best outcomes for children.
Closing Date: 28/02/2015
Contact: Claire Simpson on 07747 587800 or 01243 545301
09 February 2015
Crawley
Willow Tree Pre-School (Langley Green)
Pre-school Assistant
Qualifications: GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, and a level 3 in or higher qualification in Early
Years/Childcare is essential. Paediatric First Aid trained is desirable.
It is essential that the successful candidate is a dynamic and motivated individual who is able to
enhance the quality of experiences for all children and their families in the setting. Must have good
understanding of the EYFS and ability to collate and update Learning journals, as well as an ability to
tune in to children's individual needs and promote learning and development through offering
appropriate experiences, play and interactions.
Hours: Term Time
Salary: £7.50 per hour, plus over time for setting up and packing away and paid admin time
This vacancy is for term time only. The sessions begin at 8.45am and mostly end at 2.45pm. The
successful candidate will be required to be there prior to the start of the session and to be available to
assist clearing the room at the end of the session. Willow Tree Pre-School places high value on
individuals continued professional development so all staff regularly access training and are offered
opportunities for professional growth.
The successful candidate, whilst based at one of our four settings, may be required to work at one of
our other settings as and when required.
Willow Tree Pre-School has 4 settings in the Crawley area (specifically Langley Green and Ifield). All
settings are busy and are in communities with rich cultural diversity, and children are able to start with
us from 2yrs old. Three of the settings are in sites that need to be packed away at the end of each
day, whilst one needs to be packed away periodically. Three are in community centres, whilst one is on
the site of an adventure playground and staff there are Forest School Trained.
Willow Tree Pre-School works with children, parents and the community to ensure the rights and
safety of children and to give them the best start in life.
Closing Date: Ongoing
Contact: Rachel Lashwood Or Chris O'Dwyer on 07715083630
09 February 2015
Crawley
Little Handprints Day Nursery
Room Leader
Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential). Paediatric First Aid and/or Safe-guarding
and/or Basic Food Hygiene (Desirable)
Hours: Full time
Salary: £14775.00 - £17000 per annum
A new and exciting post has become available at our friendly, cosy nursery. The post is full time, the
nursery open hours 8.00 - 6.00 Monday – Friday.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a nursery setting, as well as
previous team leading expertise. The candidate will have previous experience of the Key Worker
system and the ability to use effective methods to implement and allocate key workers.
The successful candidate will have good organisational skills, the ability to lead a team and use their
own initiative. They will possess good communication skills, both orally and written, to ensure regular
feedback and accurate reports.
A good understanding of Ofsted Welfare Requirements and EYFS procedures is essential. The
successful candidate will work closely with the Management team to ensure the safety, welfare and
well-being of our stakeholders is paramount.
Little Handprints Childcare Ltd is committed to safe-guarding children and promoting the welfare of
children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants should send an email to the nursery manager for a full job description. Any offer of
employment is subject to satisfactory DBS check and references.
Closing Date: 06/03/2015
Contact: Jacqueline King - Nursery Manager on 01293 604229
crawley@little-handprints.com
09 February 2015
Crawley
Southgate West Playgroup
Playgroup Assistant
Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in childcare is essential and Maths and English GCSE grades A-C
are desirable
Hours: Part time, Term time
Salary: £8.80 per hour for 24 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
We are a committee run playgroup that has been running for about 35 years. We have a very good
reputation in the area and a lot of our children’s parents used to come to us. We have a friendly group
of staff, some of which have worked here for many years. We now have a vacancy for 3 days a week
term time only 38 weeks per year. The hours are 8:30am to 4:40 pm at £8.30 per hour.
We are looking to recruit a Playgroup Assistant with previous experience working within a pre-school
setting.
If you feel you would like to know more you can email us with your CV to
soutgatewestplaygroup@unicombox.com and also ask any questions you might have.
All staff are trained in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care.
Closing Date: 06/02/2015
Contact: Mrs Jen Funnell on 01293 511008
southgatewestplaygroup@unicombox.com
09 February 2015
Crawley
Stepping Stones Playschool
Early Years Practitioner
Qualifications: Level 3 childcare qualification is essential
Hours: Part time, Permanent
Salary: Minimum £6.50 per hour depending on experience
We are a busy setting operating from 8.45am-3.15pm Mon-Thurs and 8.45am- 11.45am Fri - term
time only (staff start at 8.15 and finish at 3.45). We currently have 100 children age 2-5 on roll and
are seeking a dynamic, motivated person to join our team.
The successful applicant will be committed to promoting high standards of quality within the preschool
in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children. They will contribute to
the planning and implementation of stimulating activities, delivered in a differentiated curriculum to
support children of all ages and stages in the setting.
Applicants must have a detailed knowledge of the EYFS and demonstrate high expectations in both the
care and education of young children. In addition, a commitment to further training is essential.
Applicants must have experience managing a Key group and planning next steps. Paediatric First Aid is
desirable.
Main Tasks of the role* To assist in the setting up and clearing a way of all activities and equipment
* To maintain own workshop area, regularly sterilising, sorting and rotating equipment. Select
appropriate equipment to support the planned curriculum
* To ensure high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times
* To ensure any information received concerning the children is kept confidential at all times
* To actively encourage children’s progress in all areas of development, types and stages of play, by
interaction and extension of play activities
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* To be responsible for keeping and regularly updating the individual record file for the children in the
key person group
* To contribute to the Early Years Foundation Stage, policy writing and record keeping as requested by
the team leader
* To attend staff meetings as required
* To support the work and beliefs of the pre-school by helping to create an environment that promotes
open and equal opportunities for children and adults
* To attend training as requested
* To undertake such additional duties appropriate to the level of the post as may be required from
time to time
The playschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is looking to
recruit staff who share this commitment.
Closing Date: 06/02/2015
Contact: Jackie Tubb on 01293 542999
steppingstonesps@hotmail.co.uk
09 February 2015
East Grinstead
Roundabout Christian Pre-School
Bank Staff
Qualifications: Level 2 Childcare qualification-essential
Hours: Part-time. Term time
Salary: £6.53 per hour
We require a Level 2 bank staff practitioner to cover staff sickness or courses, and occasions when we
require extra hands! Good team and interpersonal skills-essential. Previous experience of working in a
nursery or preschool-desirable.
We are a busy preschool that has recently expanded and gained an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.
We are a friendly team, with lots of experienced staff. We have a large playroom and separate baby
room and a garden.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must be DBS checked.
Closing Date: 28/02/2015
Contact: Dawn Evans on 07817 551457 / 01342 302976
09 February 2015
East Grinstead
Roundabout Christian Pre-School
Early Years Practitioner
Qualifications: Level 3 Childcare qualification-essential
Hours: Full time. Term time
Salary: £16,000.000 per annum
We require a Level 3 practitioner to join our team. Good team and interpersonal skills are essential.
Key working and previous experience of working in a nursery or preschool are desirable. You would be
leading a group of children and getting them ready for transition to school.
We are a busy preschool that has recently expanded and gained an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.
We are a friendly team, with lots of experienced staff. We have a large playroom and separate baby
room and a garden.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must be DBS checked.
Closing Date: 28/02/2015
Contact: Dawn Evans on 07817 551457 / 01342 302976
09 February 2015
East Grinstead
Roundabout Christian Pre-School
After School Club Supervisor
Qualifications: Level 2 Childcare qualification-essential
Hours: Part time. Term time
Salary: £6.50 + per hour
We require a Level 2 qualified After School Club Supervisor to cover a maternity leave. Good team and
interpersonal skills are essential. Key working and previous experience of working in a nursery or
preschool are desirable. You would be working mainly with Primary age children in our busy After
School Club. This would be collecting from 3 local primary schools, giving the children tea and working
with them until they are collected at the end of the day.
We are a busy preschool that has recently expanded and gained an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.
We are a friendly team, with lots of experienced staff. We have a large playroom and separate baby
room and a garden.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must be DBS checked.
Closing Date: 28/02/2015
Contact: Dawn Evans on 07817 551457 / 01342 302976
09 February 2015
East Grinstead
Roundabout Christian Pre-School
After School Club Supervisor
Qualifications: Level 3 Childcare or equivalent Play-work qualification-essential
Hours: Full time & part time. Term time & School holidays. Permanent
Salary: £ 8.00 + per hour
You would be running our busy Holiday Clubs, with main responsibility for the primary age children.
You would also be working mainly with primary age children in our busy After School Club during term
time. This would involve collecting from 3 local primary schools, giving them tea and working with
them until they are collected at the end of the day.
We are a busy nursery that has recently expanded and gained an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. We
are a friendly team, with lots of experienced staff. We have a large playroom and separate Baby room
and a garden. Good team and interpersonal skills are essential. Key work experience and past
experience of working in a nursery or preschool are desirable.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must be DBS checked.
Closing Date: 28/02/2015
Contact: Dawn Evans on 07817 551457 / 01342 302976
09 February 2015
Hassocks
Tic Toc Play @ Hassocks Infant School
Playwork Supervisor
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or higher Childcare or Play-work or equivalent-desirable. Childcare
experience-essential
Hours: Breakfast club 7:20am – 9:00am. Monday to Friday or 2 days a week. Permanent. Term time
only
Salary: £8.00 and up depending on experience
Are you a team player who can lead a small team? We are dedicated to helping children flourish, grow
and stay safe. Are you someone who can support children, work and lead a dedicated team of
superheros and go beyond when required? Are you someone who cares & pays attention to details? If
this is you, you’ll love this role. In-house training given. We are a small friendly team running a
breakfast club, registered to look after 40 children on school premises. Duties include - help children
access the breakfast bar, tidy and clean up, enjoy quiet games etc. before children go into school. See
our website www.tictocplay.com for more details.
We require you to have experience with children, either within a setting or with your own children.
Your child is welcome to attend for a free breakfast if they are a pupil at either Hassock Infant school
or Windmills Junior, while you get paid! What more could you ask?
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are looking to recruit
staff who share this commitment.
Quick, apply now! Please forward your CV to Linda Bennett with an interesting covering letter, which
really shows your character and makes you stand out. Please highlight which job you’re applying for!
Apply by email or post: info@tictocplay.com / Tic Toc, 40 Busticle Lane, Sompting, West Sussex,
BN15 0DJ. You can also visit out website at www.tictocplay.com to download a job application form.
Closing Date: 28/02/2015
Contact: Linda Bennett on 01903 536637
09 February 2015
Hassocks
Tic Toc Play @ Hassocks Infant School
Playworker
Qualifications: Childcare or Play-work qualification-desirable. Childcare experience-essential
Hours: Breakfast club 8:00am – 9:00am. Monday to Friday or 2 days a week. Permanent. Term time
only
Salary: £6.55 and up depending on experience
Are you a team player? We are dedicated to helping children flourish, grow and stay safe. Are you
someone who can support children, work with a dedicated team of superheros and go beyond when
required? Are you someone who cares and pays attention to details? If this is you, you’ll love this role.
In-house training given. We are a small friendly team running a breakfast club, registered to look after
40 children on school premises. Duties include - help children access the breakfast bar, tidy and clean
up, enjoy quiet games etc. before children go into school. See our website www.tictocplay.com for
more details.
We require you to have experience with children, either within a setting or with your own children.
Your child is welcome to attend for a free breakfast if they are a pupil at either Hassock Infant school
or Windmills Junior, while you get paid! What more could you ask?
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment.
Quick, apply now! Please forward your CV to Linda Bennett with an interesting covering letter, which
really shows your character and makes you stand out. Please highlight which job you’re applying for!
Apply by email or post: info@tictocplay.com / Tic Toc, 40 Busticle Lane, Sompting, West Sussex,
BN15 0DJ.
Closing Date: 28/02/2015
Contact: Linda Bennett on 01903 536637
09 February 2015
Horley
09 February 2015
Horley
Kid Co Limited
Early Years Practitioner
Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification-desirable
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week). Permanent
Salary: Dependant on qualifications and experience
Kid Co Ltd is set in 3.5 acres of grounds including a large patio area. It has a large field with climbing
apparatus, slides and a woodland area perfect for making dens and bug hunting! The children love to
be outside and we have the perfect environment for many outdoor learning experiences. We take
great pride in our environment both in and outside keeping it well maintained.
We have 4 units for the under-fives: Baby room - 0-2 years, Nursery - 2-3 years, and 2 preschool
units - 3-5 years: Lower & Upper, divided by age. We also have a holiday club for 5-8 year olds,
covering all school holidays.
We are currently looking for an experienced and qualified practitioner to join our team on a full time,
permanent basis, 40 hours p/w. Interested? Please send your CV to: lisaforeman.kidco@icloud.com.
Main Duties:
1. To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
curriculum for guidance.
2. To help set up the playrooms and outside areas for the daily programme, and to help tidy away at
the end of day.
3. To act as a key person to a small group of children, to ensure that all children’s needs are
recognised and met.
4. Work in partnership with parents and carers and other family members.
5. To advise managers of any concerns regarding children, parents or the safety of equipment;
preserving confidentiality as necessary.
6. To teach children - offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
7. To ensure that children are kept safe and understand when to follow child protection procedures.
8. To support meal times within the setting.
9. To actively participate at team meetings and appraisal meetings.
10. To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for your development.
11. To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families, or other staff
(required as part of the job).
12. Be aware of and adhere to, all of the settings operational policies and procedures.
13. To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly.
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14. To promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
15. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by your senior, deputy or managers.
Kid Co Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and building a 'culture
of safety' in which children are protected from abuse and harm in all areas of its service delivery. We
expect all staff to share this commitment.
Closing Date: 12/02/2015
Contact: Lisa Foreman on 01293 775107
lisaforeman.kidco@icloud.com
09 February 2015
Horsham
09 February 2015
Horsham
Kids Like Us Limited
Playworker
Qualifications: A recognised childcare qualification is desirable but not essential
Hours: Full or Part time. Term time. Permanent
Salary: £6.50-£7.50 + per hour
We currently have vacancies for Play workers to join our Ofsted Outstanding breakfast and after-school
clubs based at Southwater Infant and Junior Academies and Holbrook Primary School.
Working at Kids Like Us can be messy and noisy but is always varied, fun and very rewarding. We are
looking for enthusiastic, positive and friendly people to join us in providing outstanding quality
childcare. We would love to hear from you if you:
•Can work well as part of a vibrant team
•Enjoy being with and playing with children
•Can show initiative and a hard working ethic
•Have empathy and interest in the children’s interests and lives.
•Can quickly establish positive relationships with children, their families and other team members.
A recognised childcare qualification is desirable but not essential and there are plenty of opportunities
for training and gaining qualifications whilst working for us.
During a typical afternoon session you will work as part of a team to:
•Collect the children from their class, liaising with school staff as necessary
•Play board games, puzzles and imaginative games with the children
•Lead arts and crafts activities
•Supervise and partake in outside play and group games
•Prepare and serve snacks and assist in varied snack time activities, such as storytelling, group
discussions and games
•Set-Up and Tidy-down before and after sessions
Throughout the session you will share responsibility for supervising the children’s safety and behaviour
to ensure that their play is positive and safe.
In return for your commitment we can offer a fun working environment, competitive rates of pay and
flexible term-time working arrangements. Volunteering roles are also available.
If you are interested in joining our team please send a CV to us at info@kidslikeusclubs.co.uk or call us
on 01403 730050 for more information.
Kids Like Us is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS along with
written references.
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Horsham
Closing Date: 20/02/2015
Contact: Jenny Evans on 01403 730050
info@kidslikeusclubs.co.uk
09 February 2015
Lancing
Tic Toc Playclubs Ltd
Manager
Qualifications: NVQ level 3-5 in Childcare or Playwork and Management Skills are essential. A
minimum of 2 years childcare experience desirable
Hours: Part time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00 per hour / £24.500 pro rata
Please forward us a CV with an interesting covering letter. Include something that really shows your
character and makes you stand out. Via email to info@tictocplay.com or by post FAO Tina Bennett, 40
Busticle Lane, Sompting, West Sussex, BN15 0DJ.
To start January / February 2014. 25 hours per week which are flexible to work around our opening
times.
Tic Toc Play website – www.tictocplay.com
We are a husband and wife team with 20 staff and 4 clubs between Sompting near Worthing and
Hassocks and Burgess Hill. We run wrap-around care for children 3 years to 12 years. Breakfast
08:00am – 09:00am, Afterschool club 3pm to 6:30pm term time. We also offer a Holiday club
07:30am – 6pm. Our setting is registered for 60 children. We do need you to have experience working
with large teams, childcare background and running a childcare setting dealing with Ofsted, lots of
paperwork etc.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date: 28/02/2015
Contact: Linda Bennett on 01903 536637
09 February 2015
Littlehampton
Butterfly House
Key Worker
Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths grade C or above (Essential). Level 3 Early Years qualification
(Desirable). Paediatric First Aid and/or Safeguarding (Desirable)
Hours: Full time, permanent. Approximately 34 hours per week Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri. Term time only
with additional optional hours during school holidays
Salary: £6.75 starting salary depending upon qualifications and experience
Butterfly House is a busy day nursery with an outstanding dedicated team. We operate from 8.00am 6.00pm, 50 weeks a year.
We are looking for an employee, who can join the nursery working with our 3 - 5 years age group. The
successful candidate will be responsible for a group of children and therefore must be able to collate
observations and information for learning journals along with ensuring that the children's daily routine
is enjoyable and rewarding for everyone.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the EYFS, must be able to work as part of a team
and be motivated and dynamic.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expert ALL staff and
volunteers share this commitment.
Applicants can apply by posting or emailing their CV to the nursery. Interviews and play dates will be
week beginning 9th February 2015.
Closing Date: 06/02/2015
Contact: Amanda Barnard-Grove on 01903 732113
butterfliesnursery@sky.com
09 February 2015
Pulborough
Cootham Pre-School
Nursery Assistant
Qualifications: NVQ level 2 or level 3 or equivalent-desirable
Hours: Part Time, Permanent
Salary: £8.00 per hour
Cootham Pre-School is a busy setting set in the Hamlet of Cootham. We are seeking a fit, energetic,
enthusiastic staff member willing to work hard. The successful candidate will work in the day to day
running of the pre-school. They will set up activities both inside and out before the children arrive.
They will be responsible for greeting and settling the children and assist them with managing personal
hygiene. Further, the practitioner will make observations and plan developmentally appropriated
activities in order to enhance learning. Experience working with children is essential.
Cootham Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects
all staff to share this commitment.
Closing Date: Ongoing
Contact: Tracey Brooks on 07722 501416
09 February 2015
Pulborough
Fittleworth And District Community Playgroup
Playgroup Assistant
Qualifications: Level 3 in Early Years or equivalent is essential. Early Years Professional Status or
Playworker qualifications are desirable
Hours: Part time, Term time, Permanent
Salary: From £7.26 per hour
Fittleworth Playgroup is a fun, friendly and busy village playgroup set in purpose-built premises. We
are a committee run charily and we operate 5 days a week during term time only. We are open for
children aged from 3 months to 5 years.
Minimum of 20-25 hours per week with potential for additional hours. You must be available for
08:30am start. An enthusiastic, highly motivated individual is required with a good working knowledge
of EYFS. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and references.
Please phone or email if you require a job description or further information.
Fittleworth Playgroup is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date: 06/02/2015
Contact: Karen Fearns on 01798 865777
enquiries@fittleworthplaygroup.co.uk
09 February 2015
Shoreham-by-sea
Pebbles Pre-School
Manager
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Childcare-essential. Paediatric First Aid-desirable
Hours: Weeks 1 & 3: 21.25 hours, weeks 2 & 4: 23.5 hours. Term Time only.
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Pebbles Pre School is located on Shoreham Beach within Shoreham-By-Sea and has been established
for over 10 years. We are registered for 35 children with Ofsted and currently rated as Good. We run
from the Church Hall of Church of the Good Shepherd and we are a pack away setting. We have a
strong team of practitioners with a very low turnover of staff. See our website:
www.Pebbles-Shoreham.co.uk for more details. We have an exciting opportunity to join our
experienced team.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Pre-School Manager, with at least 3
years’ experience and with a minimum level 3 Childcare qualification. It is essential that you have
proven experience of leading a team and an in depth understanding of EYFS 2014.
You will be responsible for the day to day running of Pebbles, ensuring that all the requirements of the
Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage are met. You will be required to manage a
small team of practitioners and support them with training and new ideas as well as staff performance.
A proven ability to lead a team is essential. You will have regular meetings with the Pebbles owner.
Start Date: Monday 13th April
Please forward your CV with a covering letter via email to helen@pebbles-shoreham.co.uk
At Pebbles Pre-School we are highly committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Closing Date: 06/02/2015
Contact: Helen Wright on 07966 665127
helen@pebbles-shoreham.co.uk
09 February 2015
Worthing
Reflections Nursery
Apprentice Nursery Chef
Qualifications: GCSE in English, Maths and Science are desirable
Salary: £120 per week for 32 hours
Hours: Full time, Permanent. 10am – 6pm Monday – Friday.
Reflections nursery is a vibrant nursery based in a regency style building caring for 120 children on a
daily basis aged between 6 weeks and 5 years old.
Our award winning nursery is looking to recruit an enthusiastic trainee cook to join our busy team
catering for up to 120 children a day. This position will involve working alongside a team of two other
staff, providing fresh healthy meals for children with a variety of dietary requirements. The successful
applicant needs to be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and be willing to train
towards a Level 3 in catering and hospitality.
If you are interested in this vacancy please contact us for an application form on 01903 208208 or
email sarah@reflectionsnurseries.co.uk.
Closing Date: Ongoing
Contact: Sarah Wood on 01903 208208
09 February 2015
Worthing
Laugh And Learn Montessori Nursery
Early Years Practitioner
Qualifications: A Level 2 Qualification or above in Childcare is essential. A First Aid certificate and
qualification in Montessori Teaching and Education are desirable. The candidate must have experience
working with children. Experience in a Montessori setting is desirable
Hours: This position is term time only (38 weeks) 9am – 1pm daily
Salary: Minimum £6.95 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
Laugh and Learn Montessori Nursery operates on two floors from within a busy community centre near
Worthing town centre with an enclosed outdoor play area. The nursery offers a Beach School, Library
Bus, Farm trips, visits to the theatre and much more. The Nursery follows the Montessori ethos
offering a range of specialist equipment as well as covering all areas of the EYFS.
The Nursery is committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff
and volunteers to share this commitment at all times.
Closing Date: 28/02/2015
Contact: Mrs Emma Doick on 07809 254917
09 February 2015
Worthing
Maple Lodge Day Nursery
Nursery Practitioner
Qualifications: A level 3 Early Years qualification is essential. Paediatric First Aid and Child Protection
training are desirable
Hours: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £6.50 per hour
We have a full time vacancy in our busy and happy day nursery caring for children aged 3 months to 5
years. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner to join our team. You must have a
caring nature with a positive attitude and a good understanding of the EYFS as well as previous
experience in a day nursery.
Maple Lodge Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Closing Date: 28/02/2015
Contact: Denise Franklin on 01903 236643
info@maplelodge-childcare.co.uk
09 February 2015
Worthing
Little Monkeys Nursery
Bank Staff
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 (desirable)
Hours: Part time
Salary: £6.50 and upwards. Dependant on skills and experience
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic individuals to join our bank team. The positions will be ad hoc
hours throughout the week, working in all of the nursery rooms and as part of our full time staff team.
The ability to work as part of a team is essential, as is previous childcare experience. The candidate
must have strong communication skills.
Little Monkeys Day Nursery is a small, friendly 56 place nursery in the centre of Worthing, open
Monday - Friday from 8am - 6pm. The Nursery is a short walk from the town centre which has many
amenities and attractions, including the library, museum and the weekly market held in the town
centre.
Little Monkeys Day Nursery is committed to promoting the welfare of each and every child at the
setting. We have stringent recruitment process for all staff and volunteers to ensure that the
safeguarding of the children is paramount.
If you would like further information or for an application form please contact Rachel on 01903 202847
or email enquiries@littlemonkeysnurseries.co.uk.
Closing Date: 06/02/2015
Contact: Rachel Hardy on 01903 202847
enquiries@littlemonkeysnurseries.co.uk
09 February 2015
Worthing
Ladybird Pre-School
Deputy Supervisor
Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification, Safeguarding and First Aid are essential
Hours: Part time. 25-30 hours per week. Term time only
Salary: £8.00-£9.50. Dependant on skills and experience
We are looking for an inspirational and innovative person who would be a strong leader of six
practitioners. Previous leadership experience is essential.
You will be responsible for some aspects of staffings, as well as performance and planning. You will
have embedded knowledge of the EYFS, experience in completing Learning Journals and Planning.
The salary is negotiable depending on previous experience. This position is subject to a DBS check and
references.
Ladybird Preschool is based in Worthing/Goring. We take up to 31 children per session aged 2-5 years
old.
Ladybird Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all
staff to share this commitment.
Please send your CV with a covering letter to: sammyladybird1@aol.com
Closing Date: 12/02/2015
Contact: K Sanders/s Hardy on 07746 480405
sammyladybird1@aol.com
09 February 2015
Worthing
Davison Day Nursery
Apprentice
Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English - desirable
Hours: Term time. Permanent
Salary: £2.73 per hour for first year
Davison Day Nursery is a 40 place nursery, located in a purpose-built single storey building on the site
of Davison High School. The nursery is open between 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only.
There are three rooms, baby, toddler and pre-school.
Davison Day Nursery has a dedicated team of sixteen staff who work closely together to provide high
standards of care, which every child benefits from as they develop through the nursery. The staff team
are flexible and able to work in any of our three home bases. There are many opportunities for staff
training both in-house and externally, therefore staff are able to develop professionally.
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic apprentice to train in our small and friendly nursery A
self-motivated individual is required who has a kind and caring approach and the ability to make a
positive contribution to our stimulating environment. The nursery sets and expects very high standards
and a good team player and communicator is an essential requirement of the post. An interest in
gaining a qualification in childcare is essential. Work experience in childcare settings is desirable.
Davison Day nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects
all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to this. The post is subject to DBS clearance.
Closing Date: 13/02/2015
Contact: Mrs Louise Payne on 01903 820260
daynursery@davisondaynursery.co.uk
09 February 2015
Worthing
Davison Day Nursery
Childcare Practitioner
Qualifications: NNEB or Level2 or 3 Childcare qualification-essential. Paediatric First Aid, Child
Protection and Food Hygiene -desirable
Hours: Full time. Term time. Permanent
Salary: Level 2 qualified: £6.85 p/h. Level 3 qualified: £7.10 p/h
Davison Day Nursery is a 40 place nursery, located in a purpose-built single storey building on the site
of Davison High School. The nursery is open between 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only.
There are three rooms, baby, toddler and pre-school.
Davison Day Nursery has a dedicated team of sixteen staff who work closely together to provide high
standards of care, which every child benefits from as they develop through the nursery. The staff team
are flexible and are able to work in any of our three home bases. There are opportunities for staff
training, both in-house and externally, therefore staff are able to develop professionally.
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and qualified childcare practitioner in our small and friendly
nursery. A self-motivated individual is required who has a kind and caring approach and the ability to
make a positive contribution to a stimulating learning environment. The nursery sets and expects very
high standards and a good team player and communicator is an essential requirement of the post.
The successful candidate will lead by example and be able to work within a team in a professional
manner.
Experience in working with babies and a good knowledge of EYFS are desirable.
Davison Day nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects
all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to this. The post is subject to DBS clearance.
Closing Date: 13/02/2015
Contact: Mrs Louise Payne on 01903 820260
daynursery@davisondaynursery.co.uk