13 July 2017 - Brighton & Hove City Council

13 July 2017

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13 July 2017

Early Years ActiveKids Nursery

8 West Way, Hove, BN3 8LD www.activekidsnursery.com

Early Years Educator From £7.10 to £7.80 per hour (national minimum wage will apply) 20 to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, weekly shifts Term Time only requests will be considered

ActiveKids is an open plan nursery operating on West Way in Hove, opposite Hangleton Library. We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round. We provide care and learning opportunities for children aged from 6 months to 5 years. At ActiveKids we aim to promote an active and healthy lifestyle providing children with home cooked healthy meals. We offer a safe open plan environment that stimulates the interests of the children who attend and we create a home from home atmosphere where children of varying ages mix and learn from each other. We have a variety of outdoor spaces that allow the children in our care to grow in confidence, take risks, and explore the ‘forest schools’ ethos when outside. We are looking for an Early Years Educator to join our busy baby room. Applicants must have experience of working with children aged under 2 years as well as supporting children up to the age of 5 years; must share our passion for wanting to support children in their development and learning; have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop a good rapport with parents and children; have experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum - of observing, assessing, recording progress and contributing to the planning of future learning; have experience of keeping paperwork up to date; experience of working in a team and knowledge of what makes a good team player; good knowledge and understanding of child development, risk management, inclusion and safeguarding. The role involves being a ‘key person’ and being responsible for a small group of children under the age of 2 – observing and planning for their learning and the development of their ‘next steps’; communicating effectively with parents and providing feedback at the end of the day; working independently and ensuring the children’s daily routine and nursery policies/procedures are followed at all times; taking a lead to support others studying towards a qualification, opening and closing the nursery, carrying out daily risk assessment, liaising with outside agencies and provide daily feedback to management team. The successful candidate will benefit from opportunities to develop their skills and experience in other areas of our setting and we can support you with further qualification. To request an application pack, please call Renata and Roxanne 01273 911876 or email to [email protected]

Closing date: 28 July 2017 Required qualification level: Level 2 or 3 minimum

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Working in Early Education and Childcare

13 July 2017

Each Peach Childcare

42 Wilbury Villas, Hove, BN3 6GD www.eachpeachchildcare.co.uk

Childcare Support Practitioner 7.30am to 9.30am and 4.30pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday £7.20 per hour Please note: for workers aged 25 and over, the National Living Wage of £7.50 per hour will apply Each Peach Childcare is located in Hove and provides quality childcare and education for new babies and children aged up to five years. We offer a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, explore and grow. Our team of staff provides a service which families have said is friendly and exceeds expectations. Our babies and children are cared for in a large, bright and airy environment that gives a spacious and homely feel and supports individuals as they grow and develop. The learning areas open up to enable access to the best facilities, equipment and activities which supports children’s development, gives clear boundaries and allows children to grow independently. We are looking for a Childcare Support Practitioner to join our team. Ideally applicants will have some experience of working with children aged from 8 months to 5 years and may have knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum however this is not essential as the role is to support the childcare practitioners at key times and full training will be given. Good communication skills are essential and having the ability to develop a good rapport with parents and children is also essential. Qualifications are desirable however not essential. Experience of working in a team and knowledge of what makes a good team player is essential. The role is to provide care for the children and promote the welfare, learning and development of the children, and following guidance from the Lead Practitioners. You will ensure the care routines and nursery policies/procedures are followed at all times We offer flexible working hours, a pension starting in August 2017, discount for childcare, internal and external training and opportunities for career progression. Contact Suzanne Charlesworth, Nursery Manager on 01273 323199 to discuss the role and hours in more detail or email [email protected] for an application form.

Closing date: 31 July 2017 Required qualification level: Qualifications desirable or willing to train

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13 July 2017

Early Years Children’s Centre Nurseries

Children’s Centre Nurseries, Brighton & Hove www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/children-andeducation/childcare-and-families/childrens-centrenurseries

Nursery & Crèche Assistants – Bank Staff From £8.70 to £9.21 per hour. From £16,781 to £17,772 per annum, pro rata Various hours to cover staff absence. Brighton & Hove City Council have eight Early Years Children’s Centre Nurseries that provide high quality care and educational opportunities for children aged from birth to 5 years. Our nurseries include: Acorn Nursery- Portslade, Bright Start Nursery – Brighton city centre, Cherry Tree Nursery - Hollingdean, Jump Start Nursery - Moulsecoomb, Pavilion Pre-school – Mile Oak, Roundabout Nursery and Sun Valley – Whitehawk and Tarnerland Nursery School – Brighton city centre. We operate Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm and are very proud of our ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ Ofsted reports. All of our nurseries create environments that encourage children to explore, learn and play. We care for children from a wide range of backgrounds including those with special educational needs. We are looking for nursery & creche assistants to join our team as bank staff. Early years qualifications are not essential however demonstrating an interest in working with children is essential. Applicants must have some experience of working with children aged under 5 years; have confidence when communicating with adults and children alike; have good literacy skills; have the ability to work flexibly in busy environments and demonstrate an understanding of children’s needs. The role is to work with children to support their care and learning in an early years nursery or creche. Duties will include ensuring a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment; providing quality care and educational learning opportunities; meeting individual needs and sometimes providing 1:1 support for children with additional needs. We feel this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain experience in early years or gain a qualification in the sector. We support all our staff with ongoing development and training opportunities where relevant. Our Bank Staff are called upon to work ad-hoc hours and whilst regular hours at this stage cannot be guaranteed, experience has shown us that if the work is available there could well be the possibility of regular work over time. For further details, to download an application pack or apply online visit: http://www.brightonhove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs and search for job reference B&H00122

Closing date: 31 October 2017 Required qualification level: Early Years & Childcare qualifications not required.

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13 July 2017

La Casita Nursery

43 Lawrence Road, Hove. BN3 5QE www.lacasitanursery.co.uk

Nursery Practitioner From £15,600 to £16,640 per annum Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, 8 hours per day Fixed times, no rotas Established in 2009, La Casita is a small, family run, bilingual nursery in Hove which provides care for children aged 6 months to 5 years. We are open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during 49 weeks of the year. The main language used at the nursery is Spanish with some activities in English. We are looking for a committed, experienced and motivated practitioner to join our friendly team. Applicants must have excellent level of Spanish and a good level of English (speaking and writing); have experience of working in a nursery environment; have a minimum level 3 qualification or equivalent; experience of working well in a team and good understanding of what makes a good team player; great communication skills. The role is to provide high quality childcare and teaching to all children within the setting in a bilingual environment. Duties include being responsible for a group of key children (writing observations, planning next steps and writing termly reports); providing exciting and varied activities both indoors and outdoors; liaising with parents and other staff members; using Tapestry (an online learning journal app) to document and track children's individual progress and plan appropriate next steps; to ensure policies and procedures are followed and modelling appropriate behaviour. At La Casita, we value our staff as being our most important asset. We provide a friendly but professional environment; in house and outsourced training; regular staff meetings and monthly supervisions to support each and every member of staff. We also offer a pension scheme and 4 weeks holiday. La Casita is closed for one week at Christmas and 2 weeks during August. To apply for an application pack, please email Meritxell Franco on [email protected] or call 07738 320311

Closing date: 13 July 2017 Required qualification level: Relevant qualifications and experience

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13 July 2017

Tarnerland Nursery School

Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR www.tarnerland.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Nursery Assistants x 2 Post 1) 37 hours per week, 9.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time only Post 2) 27 hours per week, 12.30pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time only From £16,781 to £17,772 per annum pro-rata, £8.55 to £9.21 per hour (NJC Scale 3) Tarnerland Nursery School is for children aged from 3 months to 5 years, it is funded by the Local Education Authority in partnership with the Council’s Children’s & Family Services and is part of the Tarner Children’s Centre. At our last inspection (Dec 13) OFSTED inspectors graded us ‘outstanding’ and said we have ‘Exceptional senior leaders, staff and governors who work extremely well together, determined to make a positive difference to children’s lives. Children receive an exceptional start to their education. In an extremely warm, safe, happy environment, they quickly grow into independent, confident learners.’ We are looking for 2 x Nursery Assistants to join our team. Applicants must have a level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent and experience is an advantage. The role involves working with the 3 to 4 year olds; supporting the teachers and Key Workers within the play environment; using the Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines; supporting children’s personal care which will include some toileting and nappy changing; sitting with the children at lunchtime and being part of the tea- time club team from 3.30pm to 6pm, which is for Tarnerland Nursery children only. We support all our staff with continual professional development and provide opportunities for training For more information please refer to the Person Specification and Job Description. We recommend and prefer completed application forms to be sent direct to Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR or emailed to: [email protected] To request an application pack please email: [email protected] or telephone 01273 294199

Closing date: Midnight 20 July 2017

Interview date : 25 July 2017

Required qualification level: Level 2

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13 July 2017

Tarnerland Nursery School

Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR www.tarnerland.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Nursery Assistant supporting SEN children 1:1 30 hours per week 9.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time only Fixed Term Contract for 1 year or for duration of the time the children are in the nursery. From £16,781 to £17,772 per annum pro-rata, from £8.55 to £9.21 per hour (NJC Scale 3) Tarnerland Nursery School is for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. It is funded by the Local Education Authority in partnership with the Council’s Children’s & Family Services and is part of the Tarner Children’s Centre. At our last inspection (Dec 13) OFSTED inspectors graded us ‘Outstanding’ and said we have: ‘Exceptional senior leaders, staff and governors who work extremely well together, determined to make a positive difference to children’s lives. Children receive an exceptional start to their education. In an extremely warm, safe, happy environment, they quickly grow into independent, confident learners.’ We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our team to provide 1:1 support to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Applicants must have a level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent experience The job role will be to provide 1:1 quality care and learning opportunities for SEN children using the guidance of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, supporting their personal care and well being, with the ability to follow Health, Safety and safeguarding guidelines We support all our staff with professional development and provide opportunities for training. To request an application pack please email: [email protected] or telephone 01273 294199. We require all completed application forms to be sent direct to Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR or emailed to : [email protected]

Closing date: Midnight 20 July 2017 Interview date: 25 July 2017 Required qualification level: Level 2 or equivalent experience

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13 July 2017

Teddy Bears Day Nursery

59 Glebe Villas, Hove, BN3 5SL www.teddybearsdaynursery.co.uk

Nursery Practitioner From £7.30 to £7.75 per hour, £15,184 to £16,120 per annum. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, various shifts between 8am and 6pm *Please note, for workers aged 25 and over, the National Living Wage applies Teddy Bears Day Nursery is situated in Hove, close to Portslade station. We have been established since 1991 and care for up to 34 children per day aged from birth to 5 years. We open for 51 weeks a year between 8am and 6pm. We provide good quality childcare in a safe, fun and stimulating environment. Our priorities are the child's safety and happiness. The nursery provides a homely environment and the care to allow the children to develop at their own pace, nurturing their skills and curiosity and encouraging them to reach their full potential. We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our team. Applicants must have experience of working in an early years environment; good knowledge of child protection and safeguarding; good literacy and experience of writing clear records and reports; good communication skills and computer / IT skills; experience of developing good working relations with parents, staff and other service providers and the ability to demonstrate an enthusiasm and motivation to wanting to work in early years and childcare and develop children’s learning. Duties will include supporting a key group of children; working with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum; delivering high quality care and activities for children; monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on the children's development and supporting colleagues. Experience of Tapestry is desirable. We provide training to develop your knowledge in childcare to help your career progression. To apply for an application pack please contact the nursery on 01273 412100 or email [email protected]

Closing date: 18 August 2017 Required qualification level: Level 3

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13 July 2017

Young Friends Nursery

89 Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JP www.youngfriends.co.uk/

Early Years Practitioner 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Shifts will alternate on a weekly basis from 8am to 5pm, 8.30am to 5.30pm and 9.15am to 6.15pm From £16,000 per annum At Young Friends Nursery we are very proud of our ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted judgement. We provide care and learning opportunities for 53 children aged between 6 months and 5 years and we would describe our nursery as ‘exceptionally vibrant, modern yet homely’. Our setting comprises of 4 constantly furbished open plan spaces and spacious garden area with two friendly rabbits for the children to care for. Our staff team of 19 are super friendly and share our passion and enthusiasm for the work we do – they all appreciate working somewhere with a difference and our newest addition will be expected to feel the same. We dedicate our days to educating the children to lead healthy lifestyles and to be eco-friendly and this infiltrates all we do. Our children enjoy home cooked food, take part in healthy cooking activities and get down and dirty with nature at our offsite Nature Kids Project. We have a minibus to take our children to our large plot where we have a herb and flower garden, fruit trees, bug hotel, outdoor classroom and more. We also have sports sessions with a qualified sports coach. The successful candidate will love and appreciate learning and exercise in the open air, love animals and have a real zest for life, children and learning. The successful candidate will work with either our 2 to 3 years age group or our preschool children and must demonstrate an enthusiasm and support of our ethos. All applicants must have a Level 3 childcare qualification; experience of working and supporting children aged from birth to 3 years; excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and good experience of in depth, knowledgeable and imaginative planning, observing and evaluating children's play and learning in an early year’s environment. Duties will include carrying out observations; keeping records of key children; helping children to develop in all areas; implementing excellent hygiene practice; assisting with our many outings; getting involved in our Nature Kids Project and sports sessions; communicating to a high standard with our families and other tasks as required. We will provide ongoing support and encouragement for further qualification training and will provide opportunities for career progression, training opportunities and regular salary reviews. For an application pack please email Louise at [email protected]

Closing date: 13 July 2017 Required qualification level: Level 3

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13 July 2017

Apprenticeships

The Ark Pre-school

City Coast Church, North Street, Portslade, BN41 1DG www.arkpreschool.co.uk

Early Years Apprentice £4 per hour 30 hours per week for the duration of the Apprenticeship Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm

We are an Ofsted-rated Outstanding provider situated in South Portslade. Our very experienced and creative staff, care for about 25 children per day aged from 2 to 5 years. We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team. Applicants must have good verbal and written communication skills; demonstrate a strong desire to work with children aged 2 to 5 years; be an engaged and committed learner. The role requires you to be reliable, responsible and punctual and be a good team player so skills and experience in these areas are also essential. The role is to work with children, to creatively set up stimulating environments; to undertake housekeeping duties; to help plan fun, appropriate activities; to observe and assess children using online tools; to engage positively with parents; to adhere to all the pre-school’s policies and procedures; to assist in preparing snacks and to help children with their personal care and welfare needs. We hold early morning meetings from 8.50am to 9am every day and hold monthly afternoon staff meetings – these must be attended by all staff. We will support you in gaining a Level 2 or Level 3 early years and childcare qualification; an assessor from Parenta Training will guide through the program and our experienced, skilled staff team will serve as mentors and support you during your Apprenticeship. To request an application pack please email [email protected] or call Elaine on 01273 433444.

Closing date: 14 July 2017 Required qualification level: Apprenticeship position - training provided

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13 July 2017

Early Years Children’s Centre Nurseries

Early Years Children’s Centre Nurseries www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/childrens-centre-nurseries

Nursery Apprentices x 2 £13,601 per annum, £7.06 per hour 37 hours per week. This is an apprenticeship salary, after 1 year the National Minimum Wage applies.

Brighton and Hove City Council operates five nurseries that provide high quality care and learning for children aged from 3 months to 5 years in different locations across the city. All our nurseries are rated by OFSTED as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. Our nurseries provide care for children from different cultures and backgrounds as well as with varying needs. We are proud of our staff who are highly qualified and have a wealth of experience to be able to support the children and families who access our nurseries. They work closely with health visitors in our Children's Centres teams to support some of the most vulnerable families in the city, as well as providing childcare for working families. We are looking for an apprentice to work in Cherry Tree and Bright Start nursery and be part of our team. Applicants must have the ability and commitment to achieve a Level 3 qualification through the advanced apprenticeship programme; some experience of working with children in a formal or informal setting; a commitment to providing quality childcare and education in the early years; some knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS) and its importance; some knowledge of child protection issues and understanding of record-keeping and maintaining confidentiality; the ability to communicate with children, parents, and professionals and experience of working in a team. The role involves providing quality care and learning to children in our nurseries whilst working alongside skilled and professional colleagues. On completion of a satisfactory probation period you will become a key person for a group of children, settling new children into the nursery, and building relationships with families and other professionals working with them. You will plan activities, carry out observations and keep assessment records relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Brighton Metropolitan College will support you with your Level 3 Early Educator qualification and the council’s Early Years team will provide mentoring. We feel this is an exciting opportunity for those without a childcare qualification who want to learn and work alongside a highly skilled and professional workforce. For a full job description and details on how to apply, please go to: https://www.brightonhove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs and search for Job reference number: B&H02795 For further information please contact – Sheila Inwards on 01273 294525 or email [email protected] or Eleanor Macy 01273 296052 or email [email protected]

Closing date: 16 July 2017 Required qualification level: Apprenticeship position – training will be provided

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13 July 2017

Sunshine Day Nursery

151 Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AG www.sunshine-nursery.com

Nursery Apprentice From £3.50 to £4.50 per hour This is an apprenticeship salary, after a year the National Minimum Wage applies. 40 hours per week, shift system, Monday to Friday Sunshine Day Nursery is located in the heart of Kemptown, Brighton. We are a friendly and welcoming childcare setting that has been designed to meet the needs of babies and young children as they develop and grow. Our child centred approach provides children with a range of exciting and stimulating experiences in their formative years. Our staff team share our passion for providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment which allows children to thrive and develop into happy and confident individuals. We are looking for a Nursery Apprentice to join our team of experienced nursery practitioners. All applicants must demonstrate the personal qualities required to work in early years and childcare; have a keen interest in gaining a childcare qualification; demonstrate a commitment to learning and a desire to continually develop professionally. Applicants must also have some knowledge and understanding of children’s needs; have the confidence to communicate verbally with both adults and children alike and understand the importance of writing clearly and legibly. The role of the Nursery Apprentice is to work as part of a team who are committed to providing high quality childcare provision. Duties will include communicating effectively with parents and carers; keeping parents and carers up to date with their child’s progress and care; preparing and serving food, milk, drink and snacks; assisting children with their personal care like changing nappies and assisting with potty training; ensuring the environments are kept clean and safe; maintaining accurate records and adhering to the nursery’s policies and procedures. Sunshine Day Nursery is committed to supporting all our staff with training, professional development and opportunities for career progression. Our Apprentices are supported in gaining a qualification in early years and childcare in a supportive environment. The college assessor will visit you in the nursery to see you working with the children and watch how you develop and gain experience and confidence and will also support you with you assignments. If interested, please contact Klara Mercer, Nursery Manager on 01273 680280 to discuss the role in more detail or email [email protected] for an application pack.

Closing date: 27 July 2017 Required qualification level: Apprenticeship position – training provided

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13 July 2017

Playwork

Class Of Their Own

Linkline House, 65 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BD www.classoftheirown.com

Holiday Club Assistant Supervisor / Cover Supervisor From £9.30 to £12.30 per hour Temporary post throughout the Summer Holidays, from 25th July 2017 to 1st Sept 2017 Various days and hours between 7.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. Class Of Their Own provides high quality, child centred out of School care for children aged 4 to 11 years in 13 different locations across Sussex. This summer we are looking to recruit an Assistant Supervisor / Cover Supervisor for our Brighton and Hove Clubs. Applicants must have a Level 3 playwork, teaching or equivalent qualification; experience of working with children of primary age; a strong play focus with a good understanding of the Playwork Principles; an understanding of children's physical and emotional needs; proven ability to lead and manage a team; good interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to organising a diverse workload. The role of a Holiday Club Assistant Supervisor is to be responsible for supporting the Supervisor with the day to day running of the Holiday Club. Duties include managing budgets; providing varied and interesting snacks and resources; leading and inspiring a team of Playworkers; establishing a good working relationship with a range of stakeholders as well as conducting team meetings and deploying staff appropriately. On occasion you may also be required to supervise the club in the Supervisors absence. We offer competitive rates of pay, a full induction training programme, ongoing training, paid holiday, free childcare and a fun working environment. We are committed to the paramount care, safety and protection of each child attending our Breakfast, After School and Holiday Clubs. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this safeguarding commitment. If you feel you have the experience and ability to meet the needs of this post and are interested in applying or want further information, please go to our website: www.classoftheirown.com and click on the 'Join Us' pages where you will find the job description, person specification and application form as well as contact details to ask any further questions.


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13 July 2017

West Blatchington Primary & Nursery School

Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN www.westblatchingtonprimary.co.uk

After School Club Co-Ordinator From £20,661 to £22,658 per annum pro rata. 16.25 hours per week 2.30pm to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday Term time (42.8 paid weeks per year) Fixed term contract: 1 September 2017 to 31 December 2017 with the possibility of the contract being extended longer term. West Blatchington Primary & Nursery School is based in Hove and has over 300 pupils. We are a busy, dynamic school that provides a supportive working environment. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, engaging and highly motivated After School Club CoOrdinator to join our team to support the school with the setting up and shaping of the new after school club provision. Applicants must have experience of working in an in early years setting or primary school play environment; experience of providing care to children from a wide range of backgrounds including those with special educational needs (SEN); have a relevant level 3 childcare qualification; the ability to listen to and communicate effectively with children; experience of planning, organising and implementing engaging activities; experience of undertaking administrative duties like completing records of attendance / incident records; experience of supporting a team, of contributing positively to team building and of working together. Applicants must also be committed to being punctual and reliable to ensure consistency of care to our pupils. The role of the After School Club Co-ordinator is to ensure the smooth running of the After School Club and fully integrate it into the wider school whilst planning and delivering engaging play based activities for pupils aged 3 to11 years. Duties will include providing high quality care and a range of activities for children; ensuring a secure, safe and stimulating environment; planning, setting up and delivering activities which encourage imagination, independence and social skills for all pupils; following Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for the younger pupils; booking staff; arranging cover for absent staff; delegating work, ordering resources for the club; supervising and providing support for pupil with special educational needs and disabilities and ensuring their safety and access to social and play activities; developing effective relationships with parents and carers; contributing to the overall ethos of the school through embracing and promoting the school’s vision. Please note that we do not accept CVs and that an application form must be completed. To apply, please email [email protected] or call the school on 01273 770777 for more details or to book on a tour.


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13 July 2017

Starfish Kids Club

Suite C, West Werks, 41- 43 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5DQ www.starfishkidsclub.co.uk

Afterschool Playworker £8.25 per hour We operate Monday to Friday, 3pm to 6pm during term-time and 8.15am to 5.45pm during the Summer holidays, October half term and Easter holidays. Starfish Kids Club is an after-school club and a holiday club that provides a safe and stimulating environment for Brighton and Hove children. Founded by parents in 2001, we continue to be managed by a voluntary committee of parents as well as school representatives. We pride ourselves on our qualified and fully vetted staff team who encourage children to make their own free play choices whilst welcoming them to join in organised workshops and activities. We are looking for Playworkers to join our team. Applicants must have experience of working with children aged between 4 and 11 years; share our passion for providing positive play experiences that contribute towards children’s happiness and enjoyment; have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); have a good knowledge and understanding of required policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality; have a paediatric first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one; have a basic understanding of food hygiene or a willingness to obtain. A qualification in playwork is desirable but not essential. The role involves providing a safe, engaging and stimulating environment for the children in our care; to deliver innovative activities and events that meet the needs of each individual child and that is in keeping with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements; to provide snacks and to work to our policies and procedures. We will provide in-house training and a full induction programme for the successful candidate which you will be required to attend. We offer flexible hours and there is the potential for regular term-time work as well as to cover shifts. To apply, please email Emily at [email protected] for an application pack

Closing date: 13 July 2017 Required qualification level: Relevant qualifications and experience

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13 July 2017

Fostering

Brighton & Hove City Council Fostering Team

Brighton & Hove City Council, Moulsecoomb Hub South, Hodshrove Lane, Brighton, BN2 4SE Web: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fostering Twitter: https://twitter.com/BHCC_foster Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FosteringforBrightonHove

Foster Carers Brighton & Hove City Council Fostering Team recruits foster carers for local children of all ages. Foster carers provide a safe, stable, nurturing home where a child or young person can live whilst their own family is unable to look after them. Children come into foster care for many reasons - it may be because of a family illness, family breakdown or problems at home. We are currently looking to recruit foster carers to become part of the team of childcare professionals in Brighton & Hove who are working hard, doing the best they can for the children in care. Foster carers look after children in their own homes and provide them with the secure and nurturing environment they need. They care for children aged from birth to 18 years. Some children return to their birth families or other family members, some are supported through continued fostering until they are ready to live independently and some move onto adoption or residential care. To become a foster carer you need a spare bedroom, significant childcare experience and a willingness to undertake our training and assessment process. Foster carers receive a basic allowance to cover the costs of caring for a child and a fee to recognise service, skills and training completed. The allowance depends on the age of the child, and the fostering fee depends on the number of years’ experience you have had as a foster carer. The combined amount starts at £299 per week. Being a Foster Carer is a vital role if you want to make a real difference to children’s lives. It is challenging but rewarding. If you are interested in finding out more please call the Fostering Recruitment Team on 01273 295444 or email: [email protected]. Please also see our website for more details.

Closing date: This is an ongoing recruitment process Required qualification level: relevant childcare experience

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13 July 2017

At Home Childcarer Brighton & Hove City Council – the At Home Childcare service

www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/athomechildcare

At Home Childcare workers Various rates of pay Various hours The Family Information Service, part of the ‘Front Door for Families’ provides advice, guidance and access to specialist services in the city and has also been operating the At Home Childcare Service across Brighton & Hove for 7 years. Our service has been praised by parents for our “communication, helpfulness, informative, well run, supportive, friendly. Brilliant!’ Our At Home Childcare service provides parents with professional childcare in their own homes and supports early year’s professionals with finding work. “You have enabled many childcare professionals to provide a top rate service” (quote from an At Home Childcarer) Applicants must be resident in Brighton & Hove and have a childcare / early year’s qualification. You will also need to hold or be willing to undertake a Paediatric First Aid Certificate. We support successful candidates with getting registered with Ofsted on the Voluntary part of the Childcare register, with obtaining your Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and pay for your public liability insurance for the first year. We will also provide safeguarding training and lone working/risk assessment advice. The application process takes a minimum of 3 months to complete. At Home Childcarers undertake a wide range of work, which could range from a long term role with the same family through to ad hoc care when needed – sometimes at short notice. “Families get in touch with me with ease, they text me, use emails, they phone me’ (quote from an At Home Childcarer) If successful, most At Home Childcarers become self-employed and you will need to market your business as appropriate. You can advertise for free on the Family Information Service’s (FIS) online directory or promote yourself wherever parents might look for childcare, for example noticeboards and parents’ websites. FIS may also offer you opportunities to work at local crèches or contact you as a result of a social worker request for ad-hoc and urgent childcare. Please note: we cannot guarantee regular work, a specific job or start date or regular income. If interested, please call contact Sian Bruce for an initial conversation on 01273 293545 or contact her by email at [email protected] and if interested in finding out more, Sian will arrange an informal interview meeting which will be held on Weds 26th July (in the afternoon) in central Brighton


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