2 November 2017 - Brighton - Brighton & Hove City Council

2 November 2017

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2 November 2017

Early Years ActiveKids Nursery

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

2 x Early Years Educators £8.10 per hour Post 1) 30 hours per week, Monday, Thursday and Friday Post 2) 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday ActiveKids is an open plan nursery, 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. Our ethos is to promote active and healthy lifestyles. Children spend most of their sessions exploring outdoors around the setting or through regular visits within the community. We provide children with home cooked healthy meals and encourage children to take part in creating their own meals. We create a safe, open-plan environment that stimulates the interests of the children who attend and provide 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 2 x qualified and experienced Early Years Educators to join our team. Applicants must have experience of working with children aged from 6 months to 5 years; 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; 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 of the Early Years Educator is to be responsible for the care, welfare, learning and development of the children and ensuring the care routines and nursery policies/procedures are followed at all times. The job involves creating learning opportunities for the children to develop; taking the lead on planning for challenging activities for a group of children; creative activities like storytelling, singing songs and making things; observing and enhancing children’s learning as they play alone or alongside others; communicating effectively; modelling and managing behaviour and taking part in parents’ participation events and centre events. The role also involves supporting the management team with staff management; recording and monitoring staff performance and escalating where necessary; making sure the learning environment and activities are tailored around the children's needs and interests on the day; having an input in the setting’s development plan and meeting targets. The successful candidate will benefit from opportunities to develop their skills and experience further and support to progress in their career path. To request an application pack, please email Renata at: [email protected]

Closing date: 15 December 2017 Required qualification level: Level 3 Page 2 of 19

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2 November 2017

Blueberry Nursery School

5 Davigdor Road, Hove, BN3 1QB www.blueberrynursery.co.uk/home

Early Years Practitioner From £8.15 to £10 per hour, From £17,500 to £21,250 per annum. 41.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Blueberry Nursery School is a private day nursery for children aged 1 to 5 years. The nursery has been in operation since 1994 and has consistently maintained high standards, outstanding inspection reports and a low staff turnover. Being one nursery, concentrated effort and attention to detail has been pooled into one venue to make it an exceptional and personalised environment which has been a firm favourite with parents, children, staff and the local community of Brighton and Hove. We are seeking a professional, experienced, motivated Early Years Practitioner. Applicants must have a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification and GCSE minimum C grade in Maths and English or equivalent. Excellent organisational skills and communication skills are essential along with experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Experience of leading your own room is desirable. The successful candidate will work as a room practitioner in our pre-school and as part of a highly qualified team; will have a group of key children for whom they will write observations, plan next steps and write termly reports; will organise and manage their own room, taking on full responsibility for the space; will liaise with parents daily and maintain the high standards that we pride ourselves on. We offer plenty of opportunities for training and the potential to progress within the nursery. We also provide a supportive working environment, 7 weeks and 2 days annual holiday leave, competitive salaries based on level of qualification/experience and a termly contingency bonus where you can earn up to an extra £500 per term (£1,500 per annum). If you are interested in the role please contact the nursery on 01273 733799 and ask for a manager who will be able to provide information on how to apply and send an application pack.

Closing date: 24 November 2017 Required qualification level: Level 3

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2 November 2017

Blueberry Nursery School

5 Davigdor Road, Hove, BN3 1QB www.blueberrynursery.co.uk/home

Support Staff / Practitioner From £8.15 to £10 per hour. From £17,500 to £21,250 per annum pro rata 9 hours per day. 2 to 5 days per week depending on your availability Blueberry Nursery School is a private day nursery for children aged 1 to 5 years. The nursery has been in operation since 1994 and has consistently maintained high standards, outstanding inspection reports and a low staff turnover. Being one nursery, concentrated effort and attention to detail has been pooled into one venue to make it an exceptional and personalised environment which has been a firm favourite with parents, children, staff and the local community of Brighton and Hove. We are seeking a professional, dynamic and energetic qualified practitioner to cover staff holidays. Applicants must have a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification and GCSE minimum C grade in Maths and English. The ability to be flexible and work across the setting in a variety of different roles is essential. We are looking for someone who enjoys supporting others within the team and has experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The successful candidate will work as a support member of staff, helping out in the nursery and covering staff holiday. This role involves working as part of a team; covering the roles and responsibilities of members of staff while they are away; organising and maintaining the nursery; liaising with parents daily and supporting the whole staff team to ensure the nursery runs effectively. We offer plenty of opportunities for training and the potential to progress within the nursery. We also provide a supportive working environment with a highly qualified staff team, competitive salaries based on level of qualification and experience all set within an outstanding nursery setting. If you are interested in the role please contact the nursery on 01273 733799 and ask for a manager who will be able to provide information on how to apply for an application pack.

Closing date: 1 December 2017 Required qualification level: Level 3

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2 November 2017

Cherry Tree Nursery

Brighton & Hove City Council Children’s Centre Nurseries www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/childrens-centrenurseries

Nursery Assistant From £16,481 to £17,547 per annum pro rata. From £8.54 to £9.10 per hour. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, shifts between 7.45am to 6.15pm Cherry Tree Nursery is one of Brighton and Hove City Council Children’s Centre Nurseries. We operate five nurseries across the City and provide a high quality service for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. Cherry Tree Nursery is located within Hollingdean Children’s Centre which has been purpose built to meet the needs of young children and their families. The nursery is open plan and provides children with lots of space to play and learn. We have a large garden space where children can climb trees, plant vegetables, ride bikes and explore nature. We have a play based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere. We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification. All our staff share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people. We are looking for qualified early years practitioners to join our team. Applicants must have experience of working with young children in an early year’s environment; experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); experience of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families; demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities; be qualified to a minimum Level 2 in early years and childcare and have excellent communication skills. The role involves being a key person for a group of children; building relationships; being an inspiration to the children; supporting attachment building; ensuring the children feel safe; planning activities; maintaining records; carrying out observations; assessing children and supporting growth and development.. We provide a full induction and training programme and ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals. There may be opportunities for further ad-hoc hours if interested. To apply, please go to https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs and search Job Ref: B&H0329. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification and complete the application form clearly listing how you meet each of the required criteria. For more information contact Eleanor Macey, Nursery Manager by email: [email protected] or by phone: 01273 296052

Closing date: 19 November 2017

Interview date: 27 November 2017

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2 November 2017

Each Peach Childcare

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

Childcare Practitioner £15,000 per annum. For workers aged 25 and over, the National Living Wage applies 40 hours per week, over 5 days, Monday to Friday. Variety of shifts include: 7.30am to 4.30pm (early shift) 8.30am to 5.30pm (middle shift) and 9.30am to 6.30pm (late shift) Each Peach Childcare is located in Hove and provides quality childcare and education for babies and children aged up to five years. We offer a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, explore and grow. Our staff are proud to provide 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 as they grow and develop, the learning areas, both inside and out open up to enable access to some of the best facilities, equipment and activities which supports children’s development, gives clear boundaries and allows children to grow independently. We are currently recruiting a qualified childcare practitioner to join our team. Applicants must have experience of working with children aged from 8 months to 5 years and have knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, good communication skills, the ability to develop a good rapport with parents, children and colleagues and having a positive approach to team work - being a team player is essential. Experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum is important. Additional qualifications in paediatric first aid, safeguarding, food hygiene and health and safety are desirable, however not essential, as training will be provided. The key duties and responsibilities are to care for the welfare, learning and development of the children, by providing a variety of activities and experiences both inside and out. You will follow guidance from the Lead Practitioners to ensure that the care routines; room practice guidelines and nursery policies/procedures are followed at all times. A full induction and ongoing training, both internally and externally is provided to develop your skills and enhance your experience, with opportunities for career progression. At Each Peach Childcare we believe that children have the right to be completely secure from both the fear and reality of abuse, and we are committed to protecting all the children in our care from harm. Our setting works with children, parents and the community to build a ‘culture of safety’ in which children are protected from abuse and harm in all areas of our service delivery. Children learn best when they are safe, healthy and secure, when their individual needs are met and when they have positive relationships with the adults caring for them – applicants must share our vision. Contact Suzanne Charlesworth, Nursery Manager on 01273 323199 to discuss the role and hours in more details; email [email protected] for an application form.


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2 November 2017

The Garden Nursery and Pre-school

201 New Church Road, Hove,BN3 4ED www.thegardennursery.co.uk

Bank Staff Adhoc hours to cover training and staff absence £6.70 to £7.20 per hour *Please note, for workers aged 25 and over, the National Living Wage of £7.50

The Garden Nursery and Preschool is located in Hove and caters for children aged from birth to 5 years. We are designed to provide a high quality environment for every child and to provide a flexible service to support working parents. We have a large garden with a free flow environment and we treat the outdoor environment the same as indoors. We can provide care and learning opportunities for up to 84 children per day in our baby room, toddler room, preschool room and school leaving room. We are currently looking for Bank Staff members who can be called upon to provide adhoc care to cover staff training and/or staff absence. We operate Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm so shifts would be around those days and times. Applicants must have good organisation skills; excellent communication skills; the ability to liaise with colleagues and children; experience of working well in a team; having a good understanding of the needs of young children; having a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. The role requires working with different people and children of varying age groups so experience of working with all age groups and of working flexibly is also required. Duties will be to adhere to our policies & procedures and comply with early years legislation including the Children Act, the Ofsted welfare requirements, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), health and safety and safeguarding. Working as part of a team, the role requires you to be supportive of others and maintaining confidentiality. You will provide care and supervision for the children, focussing on their physical, emotional and intellectual needs and you will plan and prepare activities and learning environments that meet the requirements of the children’s individual needs. We will provide training and there could be the potential for a full time position. To apply, please email [email protected] or phone 01273 418089 to request an application pack. Please note: this is an ongoing recruitment process so please don’t wait until the closing date, apply right away!

Closing date: 2 November 2017

Required qualification level: Qualified or willing to work towards Level 2 or 3

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2 November 2017

Growing up Green Nursery

208 Preston Road, Brighton www.growingupgreen.co.uk

Nursery Practitioner From £7.07 to 7.93 per hour. From £15,500 to £17,000 per annum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday *The National Living Wage rate of £7.50 per hour will apply for workers aged 25 & over Growing Up Green has two nurseries situated in the Preston Park area of Brighton. We are open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. We are an organic and environmentally sound nursery which caters for 55 children per day. We offer an environment where children and staff can flourish. We are keen to train all staff and offer in house support where and when necessary. We are looking for a qualified practitioner with experience of working in an early years setting to join our team and work with our under twos’ age group. Applicants must have excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted welfare requirements; demonstrate enthusiasm and creativity with regard to supporting children's learning; good knowledge of safeguarding requirements and procedures; excellent communication and organisational skills; the ability to build strong partnerships with adults, parents and children; experience of working within a small team and good understanding of what being exemplary role model entails. Experience working with children aged under two is not essential but you must be willing to attend necessary training courses as required. The successful candidate will be part of a growing and valued team and be ‘Key Person’ to a group of children. Duties will include completing paperwork and online journals; planning individual children's learning; being responsible for children’s individual care and wellbeing; observing children as they play and making observations and assessments; working within the setting’s policies and procedures including safeguarding; working with outside agencies and being a supportive team member. At Growing Up Green, we encourage all our staff to use their own initiative, be creative in their thinking and be nurturing in their manner. We encourage professional development and provide training where required. To request an application pack, please email [email protected]

Closing date: 2 November 2017 Required qualification level: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification and experience

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2 November 2017

Home From Home Nursery

56 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4FL www.homefromhomenursery.org

Nursery Practitioner (to cover maternity leave) £8 per hour Between 37 and 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Home from Home provides quality childcare and early education to children aged from 10 months to 5 years. We are located in a large Victorian house with original features that include stained glass windows and high ceilings with cornicing and a 100 foot garden. The whole of the upstairs is dedicated to our under twos where the ratio of 2 children to every one staff member exists and enables individual care and attention and regular trips to the seafront, train station and parks. Downstairs is utilised by our pre-school age children who enjoy lots of free-flow roaming and independent playing both indoors and outside whatever the weather. We are currently looking to recruit a Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification; experience of working in an early year’s environment; practical experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); good communication skills; experience of working flexibility; good literacy skills; experience of working in partnership with parents and experience of working well in a team. The role will require you to be hands on and use initiative, to support the team in the daily routine and lead and support daily activities, You will have a group of key children in which you will be planning accordingly to each individual child's needs, keeping the environment fresh and stimulating throughout the day; follow the EYFS and other appropriate legislation and guidance for young children. Our staff at ‘Home from Home’ are highly valued and are part of a ‘supervision and appraisal’ programme that recognises progression and rewards dedication and commitment to our long term goals. To apply, please email Nicola Law at [email protected]


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2 November 2017

Little Lambs Kindergarten

Hangleton location: St. Helen's church hall, Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8ER and Knoll location: 131A Stapely Road, Hove, BN3 7FGS www.littlelambskindergarten.yolasite.com

Early Years Practitioners From £7.50 per hour Hours available between Monday to Friday, 7.30am till 6pm Little Lambs Kindergarten comprises of two Early Years settings in the Hangleton and Knoll area of Hove. We are a team of 30 who share the same ethos and passion for providing high quality early years education and care for children aged from birth to 11 years. We operate Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, 50 weeks of the year. In addition we offer before and after school care, for school aged children & offer school holiday clubs during the school holidays. At Little Lambs we embrace the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) approach where all learning opportunities are offered through play. When it comes to children's learning and development we strongly believe in the value of the outdoor environment and regularly visit a variety of outdoor amenities within our local community and offer free-flow environments at our settings in all weathers. We value each child as an individual and they receive a unique early years’ experience based on their own interests, their stage of development and their particular needs. To encourage progression we provide exciting environments, activities and resources. We welcome families from all religions, beliefs and backgrounds and are proud of the relationships that we have with our families and encourage families to engage in our home visits and regular consultations. We believe that every staff member in our team contributes to the success and smooth running of our settings. Individually they play a vital role working across both sites, sharing experiences and strategies and supporting each other’s professional development. We value our staff’s health, well-being and happiness and provide regular opportunities to meet up to share any concerns and new ideas. We are currently looking for Level 2 or 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our team. Practitioners with a Playwork qualification are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must have experience of working with children; experience of working in a team; demonstrate confidence and assertiveness when communicating with adults and children; have a good understanding and knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding procedures; have a keen interest in the outdoors and knowledge of providing outdoor activities to develop children’s learning and development; an understanding of children’s development needs and experience of creating fun, stimulating learning environments. Paediatric First Aid certificate is highly desirable. The role of an Early Years Practitioner at Little Lambs involves working as part of a team to meet each individual child’s needs. You will work with a group of key children and ensure their care, learning and development. Duties include participating in observations, planning and assessments; working together to meet the needs of each child; maintaining each of your key child's development profiles and share these with families at consultations and home visits; attending regular staff meetings to keep up to date with any changes in policy and procedures and sharing ideas and strategies with the team. To apply please email: [email protected] for an application pack, alternatively you can call us on 01273 933631 to arrange a visit to come and see what we do. As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application which enables us to check you meet the criteria of being a suitable person to work with children.

Closing date: 9 November 2017 Required qualification: Level 2 or 3 in Early years Care and education / Playwork Page 10 of 19


2 November 2017

Pepper-Pot Nursery, Pre-School & After School Club

Lower Hall, 39 Whippingham Road, Brighton, BN2 3PF www.pepperpot-nursery.co.uk

Early Years Practitioner – Maternity Cover 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours between 7.50am and 6pm Temporary post from December 2017 to July 2018 £7.50 per hour for workers aged 25 years and over, £7.05 per hour for workers aged 21 to 24 years, £5.60 per hour for workers aged 18 to 20 years, £4.05 per hour for workers aged 16 to 17 years Pepper-pot Nursery was established over 25 years ago and we are thrilled that over the years we have developed our Nursery, Pre-School and After-School Club services. Our Nursery is for children aged from 3 months to pre-school age, our Pre-school is registered for children aged from 3 to 5 years and our After School Club collects children from Elm Grove Schools. We aim to ensure all our environments are safe, stimulating, caring and cosy and are designed for the specific ages and stages of children’s development. Our teams of staff work closely together to support one another and to support the children to play and learn together. We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team to cover maternity leave. This is a temporary post, starting in December 2017 and ending July 2018. Applicants must be qualified in early years and childcare, have experience of working within an early years setting; have a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and of the Ofsted welfare requirements; have the ability to demonstrate an enthusiasm and creativity with regards to supporting children's learning; have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to build strong partnerships with adults, parents and children. Applicants must also be computer literate and demonstrate a good understanding of how to achieve quality care for children. The role will be within a small team and you will be a ‘key person’ to a small group of children which involves completing paperwork for individual children, updating online learning journals and planning individual children's learning. The successful candidate will work within the nursery’s policies and procedures and include safeguarding, working with outside agencies and being a supportive team member. We offer the opportunity to develop skills and experience and support all our staff with ongoing coaching and training in all areas of early education and childcare. The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an enhanced disclosure certificate from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) To apply, please email [email protected] with "Job Vacancy" in the subject header, include your name, address, contact telephone number and any other information and we will post you an application pack. The application form must be completed and returned by the closing date.

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2 November 2017

Stepping Stones Preschool Portslade

Peter Gladwin Primary School, Drove Road, Portslade, East Sussex, BN41 2PA www.steppingstonesportslade.co.uk

Early Years Practitioner / Additional Support Practitioner £7.50 to £8.75 per hour Monday & Friday, 9am to 12noon; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 12noon to 3.30pm Term time only. Stepping Stones Preschool Portslade is located in purpose built premises at Peter Gladwin Primary School in North Portslade. We aim to provide outstanding care and learning activities for children aged form 2½ to 4 years from varied social, economic and language backgrounds and abilities. The preschool children enjoy free flow indoor/outdoor play in a secure environment, gardening and varied stimulating activities that draw on their interests. The preschool is "I CAN Talk" accredited, promotes healthy early years and has achieved the Gold Award for Simple Quality Protects. We are looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner with a current working knowledge of the EYFS, a good understanding of child development and experience of supporting individual child needs and interests. Applicants must also demonstrate an enthusiasm for supporting children's development; demonstrate good written and spoken communication skills; have experience of working flexibly and as part of a team; have a good understanding of safeguarding and equal opportunities. Experience of supporting children with language development through the use of Makaton and an ability to use an online learning journal are desirable. Responsibilities include being an individual support ‘key person’ for one child, for two mornings a week and being a key person for a group of children on three afternoons a week. You will support play and language development; support individual welfare needs; assist in planning and carrying out play activities; record children's progress and develop parental relationships. The role also requires you to attend professional and staff team meetings as needed. We are looking for the successful candidate to start work in January 2018. The position has a fixed term contract which will be reviewed in July 2018. The preschool will provide specific training to promote language activities and to support speech and language in general. The preschool also supports staff to undertake training to further their professional development. To receive an application pack, please email: [email protected] or phone 01273 294076. A completed application form is required; please note that CV's are not accepted.

Closing date: 17 November 2017 Required qualification level: Relevant qualifications and experience

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2 November 2017

Sunshine Day Nursery

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

Nursery Supervisor From £17,000 to £18,500 per annum 40 hours per week, shift system, Monday to Friday Sunshine Day Nursery is located in the heart of Kemptown, Brighton. We would describe ourselves as 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 have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Supervisor to join the team, working with children aged 18 months to 2.5 years and managing a team of three Nursery Practitioners. Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification in childcare and education; practical experience of working in an early years environment; working knowledge of the EYFS; experience of making observations on children's learning and development and planning their next steps; be familiar with keeping records up to date, having experience of working as part of a team; being passionate about quality childcare provision and their own personal development. Experience of using on-line learning journals such as Tapestry is an advantage. Previous experience of managing a small team of Nursery Practitioners would also be an advantage, as we are seeking a candidate who can motivate, lead and manage a team and display an excellent understanding of the needs of young children. The role of the Nursery Supervisor is to manage a small team who are committed to providing high quality childcare provision, and being a key person which involves carrying out observations, assessments and planning for the children and recognises their individual needs. Duties include communicating with parents and carers to make them feel at ease and updated about their child’s progress and care; being a key person to a number of children and a key person buddy to other Practitioners; identifying potential next steps to aid children’s development; maintaining accurate records; preparing and serving food, drink and snacks; encouraging sociable eating; assisting children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with potty training and other associated welfare duties; carrying out on-going cleaning and health and safety checks; ensuring your all children’s files are kept up to date with individual planning needs, observations and photographic evidence. 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.


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2 November 2017

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

Tarnerland Nursery School

Deputy Room Leader From £18,070 to £ 20,138 per annum. From £9.37 to £10.44 per hour 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, shifts between 8am and 6pm 52 paid weeks per year Tarnerland Nursery School is for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. We are funded by the Local Education Authority in partnership with the Council’s Children’s & Family Services and are part of Tarner Children’s Centre in Brighton. We have a long established reputation for providing outstanding quality early education and care which is reflected in our Outstanding Ofsted grading. Our vision at Tarnerland is for every child to Stay safe and healthy; Make a wide community of friends; Independently think and learn; Laugh, listen and talk confidently and Enjoy and respect others similarities and differences. We are looking for a Deputy Room Leader who shares our vision to join our team. Applicants must have a relevant childcare qualification and experience of working with children under five. Experience of child protection / safeguarding work and experience of working with children with additional needs is desirable. The role of the Deputy Room Leader is to help provide high quality care and education. You will be a ‘key person’ for a group of toddlers and deputise for the Room Leader. At Tarnerland Nursery School we offer the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and diverse team in an amazing indoor and outdoor environment which includes a large ‘meadow’ area. We are open 51 weeks per year (closing at Christmas) and offer up to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Training opportunities are available including 3 in-service training days per year. We recommend and prefer completed application forms to be sent direct to Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR or emailed to the email address below. If you would like more information please call Nursery Manager, Jackie Poulton on 01273 294199. To request an application pack please email: [email protected] or telephone 01273 294199.

Closing date: 12 November 2017 Midnight Required qualification level: Relevant qualifications / experience

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2 November 2017

Apprenticeships

Growing up Green Nursery

208 Preston Road, Brighton www.growingupgreen.co.uk

Nursery Apprenticeship £5.00 per hour, £200 per week, £10,400 per annum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday *This is an apprenticeship salary. After 12 months the National Minimum Wage will apply. Growing Up Green has two nurseries situated in the Preston Park area of Brighton. We are open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. We are an organic and environmentally sound nursery, which offers an environment where children and staff can flourish. We are keen to train all staff and offer in house support where and when necessary. The successful candidate will become part of a growing and valued team. We are looking for an Apprentice to join our team. Applicants must have some experience of working with children and families whether personal, work based, voluntary or placement; have a genuine passion for working with young children and helping them to grow and develop; have an awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); have experience of working in a flexible environment; experience of working using own initiative; demonstrate an enthusiasm for professional development and wanting to gain a qualification; have good interpersonal skills that enable sensitive and effective relationships with others; have the ability to maintain confidentiality; have an understanding of carrying out observations on children and have a good basic level of literacy and numeracy skills. The role will be to support the room leader and other practitioners and to follow instructions to ensure the day to day running of the room. Duties will include working closely with all the members of staff in your room to make sure everything is running smoothly and to ensure that the children are happy and cared for. You will be required to communicate effectively; build effective relationships with all staff, parents/carers and children; give feedback to parents at the end of the day; ensure children have fun and varied learning experiences and create exciting learning environments. As part of your qualification training you will be required to keep up to date with work. We will support and encourage you to get involved with all aspects of providing individual care to children, encourage you to get involved in team building activities and staff meetings. All staff are expected to be professional, polite and friendly at all times with parents/carers. To request an application pack, please email [email protected]

Closing date: 2 November 2017 Required qualification level: Apprenticeship position - training provided

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2 November 2017

Playwork Class Of Their Own @ Hove Infant School

Hove Infant School, Connaught Road,Hove,BN3 3WB www.classoftheirown.com/join_us/vacancies.php

After School Club Inclusion Play Leader £8.80 per hour Monday to Friday, 3pm to 6.15pm Class Of Their Own have been running Breakfast, After School and Holiday Clubs for 4 to 11 year olds in Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham and Lewes for over 15 years. Our Clubs provide children with a range of play opportunities. Whether planned by us or shaped by the children, our age-appropriate play resources are designed to inspire and amaze. We are looking to recruit an Inclusion Play Leader for our After School Club at Hove Infant School which is a small, quiet and friendly Club with a long-serving team ready to share their wealth of experience with the successful candidate. Applicants must have experience of working with children and/or young people with additional needs - experience will include personal care and supporting non-verbal children and/or young people using visual timetables. Applicants must demonstrate an energetic, enthusiastic outlook and have a keen interest in supporting young people. As an Inclusion Playworker you will be responsible for setting up interesting activities for the child you are working with; communicating with the child using their preferred method i.e. visual timetables etc.; playing games and devising new or different ways of playing with resources; ensuring the environment is kept safe and reasonably tidy; providing personal care including the provision of food and drink, toileting and/or changing and maintaining a high standard of hygiene. You will also be responsible for providing feedback at the end of the session to the parent/carer and keeping all Club paperwork relating to the child up to date. We offer competitive rates of pay, a full induction training programme, ongoing training, a fun working environment and free childcare. If this sounds like the role for you or if you would like any further information please, please visit the 'Join Us' pages of our website: www.classoftheirown.com where you can find a full Job Description and Application Form as well as our contact details if you need to ask us anything directly.

Closing date: 3 November 2017 Required qualification level: Relevant qualifications and experience

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2 November 2017

Class Of Their Own @ Fairlight Primary School

Fairlight Primary School, St Leonards Road, Brighton, BN2 3AJ www.classoftheirown.com

After School Club Assistant Club Co-ordinator From £8.37 per hour to £9.30 per hour Monday to Friday, 2.45pm-6.15pm - term-time only. Overtime may be available during School Holidays Class Of Their Own has been running Breakfast, After School and Holiday Clubs for 4-11 year olds in Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham and Lewes for over 15 years. Our Clubs provide children with a range of play opportunities. Whether planned by us or shaped by the children, our age-appropriate play resources are designed to inspire and amaze. Fairlight is a busy, energetic Club with a mix of infant & junior children and a newly-formed team ready to build a fantastic play experience for the children. As the successful Assistant Club Co-ordinator, you will have: experience within childcare of primary school age children, the ability to deliver great teamwork in a flexible way, a friendly, pro-active nature, a readiness to make a positive contribution to the children’s’ experience and a confident outlook with parents, children and your team. The Assistant Club Co-ordinator role reports directly to the Club Co-ordinator and provides support throughout the session to the children and Play Leaders as well as the Club Coordinator. It also gives you the chance to get paid to play! The role involves providing the best possible play experience for every child in our care, helping them to make new friends, develop exciting new skills and most importantly, have fun. As Assistant Club Co-ordinator you will be responsible for: helping the children to explore through play, you’ll be listening, supporting and encouraging the children to have fun, facilitating play with the equipment provided, responding to their requests or just observing while the children play together, welcoming and supporting parents with any information they need, ensuring the safeguarding of the children, by following our policies, supporting the Club Co-ordinator with administration duties, including handling payments from parents, supervising the session, on occasion, to cover the Club Co-ordinator's absence and supporting and direct Play Leaders as required. In return we will offer you: competitive rates of pay, free childcare, generous paid holiday, a pension scheme and an extensive induction training programme as well as ongoing training opportunities to keep your skills and knowledge updated. If this sounds like the role for you and you are keen to join the fun: Go to the ‘Join Us’ pages at www.classoftheirown.com, where you can find a full job description and complete our online application form

Closing date: 17 November 2017 Required qualification level: Qualified or willing to work towards a Level 2 or 3

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2 November 2017

At Home Childcare www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/athomechildcare Brighton & Hove City Council – the At Home Childcare service

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 Wednesday 22nd November, from 1pm to 5pm at Hove Town Hall

Closing Date: 22 November 2017 Required qualification: Level 2

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2 November 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: relevant childcare experience

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