Nursery Practitioner

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner - Forest & Farm School Nursery
_Location: _ Midhurst, West Sussex
_Salary:_ Up to £26,000 per year
_Job Type:_ Full-time, Permanent

Why Join Us?

80% Childcare Discount
All-Expenses-Paid International CPD Trips
Wellbeing Support & Career Growth

About the Role

We're Little Barn Owls Nursery Group - an award-winning, Reggio Emilia-inspired nursery based in beautiful West Sussex. Recently named 2024 Nursery World Award Winners , we're now looking for passionate Nursery Practitioners to join our fun, creative and nature-loving team!

You'll be part of a group that champions outdoor learning, imaginative play, and meaningful connections with children and families.

What You'll Do
Support children aged 6 months to 5 years in their learning and development
Create a warm, stimulating and safe environment
Engage children in outdoor play, forest school and farm-based activities
Observe and track development, helping children meet their milestones
Build positive relationships with families
Work closely with your team to deliver an inspiring, child-led curriculum
Get stuck in! (We don't mind a bit of mud and mess around here)

What You'll Need
Level 3 (or above) Childcare Qualification
Passion for Early Years and outdoor learning
A caring, can-do attitude and team spirit
Good understanding of EYFS & safeguarding
(Bonus: experience with Reggio Emilia or Forest School - but not essential!)

Training & Development

After your 3-month induction, you'll be enrolled in the Little Barn Owls Training Academy , completing 12 practical, self-paced modules designed to make you an Outstanding Early Years Educator. You'll also receive 1:1 mentoring and opportunities for international training!

More Benefits
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Regular staff socials, fun days & meals out
Long-service rewards and loyalty bonuses
Option to buy/sell annual leave
Access to health cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
Career progression & internal promotion opportunities
Work alongside professional artists in creative studios (Ateliers)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm
Full-time only (we are open 51 weeks/year)

Important Info
Enhanced DBS check and references required
We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer
We are committed to safeguarding all children and staff

About Little Barn Owls

With four beautiful nurseries across West Sussex, we're known for combining child-led learning with the magic of nature and creativity.

_Nursery World UK Nursery Group of the Year 2020_
_UK Nursery of the Year 2015_

Apply Now on to join our award-winning nursery family and grow your early years career with purpose, passion, and play.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Additional leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:
Midhurst GU29: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
Do you hold a Level 3 in Childcare?

Experience:
Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person