Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Young Friends Nature Nursery is an award winning eco nursery and outstanding EYFS provision based in Hove, East Sussex

Young Friends Nursery Nature Nursery is looking for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join their exceptional team!

At Young Friends our focus is on children, the environment, the outdoors and animals and our team are very passionate. They spend their days between our beautiful nursery setting in central Hove and our Nature Plot a short drive, in our nursery minibus, away. We have created a special place where children learn through playing and exploring about composting, growing and biodiversity. Our nursery is committed to a plastic free environment and we encourage children to recycle, reuse and respect their planet and immediate environment. The children go on regular beach cleans and learn about saving our planet for our future in a child friendly, positive way. We have a rabbit, guinea pigs and a gorgeous nursery Labrador that spends time with the children in the rooms.

Our nursery is well resourced with natural loose parts, upcycled furniture and play equipment that reflect our ethos. We have created an open plan, child centered homely environment where children learn and develop in all the areas of learning.

We are looking for an equally enthusiastic and imaginative new member to join our team. We welcome applicants that hold a level 3 qualification and are dedicated to early years child development, the outdoors and sustainable education.

Our Nursery is open for 51 weeks per year and we are open between 8 am and 6 pm. This is a full time position of 40 hours per week, not including a break of 1 hour per day. We offer ongoing continuous professional development and all statutory training and are committed to deepening practice and understanding in all areas of our sustainable curriculum.

We offer many incentives for our staff team including staff pension, regular and supportive performance management leading to increases in salary, ongoing continued professional and personal development opportunities, cycle to work scheme, in-work fun incentives and regular team building get togethers. We are a unique and special place to work and have lots of other exciting incentives that are unique to Young Friends.

We are dedicated to all aspects of safer recruitment and therefore we will be taking up all references, undertaking thorough checks and undertaking an enhanced DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer.  All applicants will go through a short listing process. Successful applicants will be invited for interview. Our new team members undergo a thorough induction period. Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and previous experience.

For more information, to receive our application pack or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Carly or Louise for an application form either by email to management@youngfriends.co.uk or call us on 01273 735100. We look forward to hearing from you.

Winter at Young Friends is a wonderful time and our friendly team is looking forward to welcoming some new faces on board!

Closing date: 23^rd December 2019

We are looking to recruit as soon as possible therefore we welcome your interest as soon as you can.