9 June 2016

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Early Years

Blueberry Nursery School

5 Davigdor Road, Hove, BN3 1QB

www.blueberrynursery.co.uk

Nursery Practitioner From £16,250 to £17,250 per annum 41.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, various shifts Blueberry Nursery School is a private day nursery for children aged 1 to 5 years. The nursery has been in operation since 1994, has consistently maintained high standards with outstanding inspection reports and 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. Excellent organisational skills and communication skills are essential along with experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The successful candidate will work as a room practitioner as part of a team; will have a group of key children for whom they will write observations, plan next steps and write termly reports; 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 annual holiday leave and a termly contingency bonus where you can earn up to £500. To apply, please contact the nursery on 01273 733799, ask for a manager who will be able to provide information on how to apply. You will be required to complete our application form and follow our safer recruitment procedures.

Closing date: 30 June 2016

Required qualification level: Level 3

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Brighton & Hove City Early Years & Childcare

Various Children’s Centre Nurseries across Brighton & Hove

www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/children-and-education/childcare-and-families/childrens-centre-nurseries

Nursery Assistant – Bank Staff

£8.23 per hour

Hours are as and when required. We cannot guarantee regular hours.

Brighton & Hove City Council operates six childcare settings in the city. They are based in Children's Centres and provide high quality care and activities for babies and children aged 0 to 5 years. Our nurseries include: Acorn Nursery, Bright Start Nursery, Cherry Tree Nursery, Jump Start Nursery, Roundabout Nursery and Tarnerland Nursery School. We are looking for qualified Early Years practitioners who can be flexible and provide ad hoc cover (sometimes at late notice) at our Children's Centre Nurseries. You would be required to step in to cover for staff absences and sometimes provide 1:1 support for individual children. The post requires experience working with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in a childcare setting and experience providing care and education to children from a wide range of backgrounds including those with special educational needs. Applicants must demonstrate flexibility, good literacy and communication skills and the ability to develop good working relationships with parents, staff and other service providers, the post also requires adherence to health and safety policy, practice and instruction. Duties will include running activities inside and outside the nursery, supporting key people with individual and small groups of children, preparing and serving snacks, encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating and cleaning the nursery. You will follow the EYFS and other appropriate legislation and guidance for young children. Please note that these posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. For further details, to download an application pack or apply online visit: http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs search for job reference B&H00122

Closing date: 30 June 2016

Required qualification level: minimum Level 2

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Brighton Unemployed Centre – Families Project

6 Tilbury Place, Carlton Hill, Brighton, BN2 0GY

www.bucfp.org

Playroom Volunteer

Volunteer position available for one or more days per week.

We operate from 10am to 1pm. Tuesday to Friday.

The Unemployed Centre runs a free Ofsted approved, playroom for children aged from birth to 8 years. The playroom is available to people who use the centres facilities, attend training or volunteer with us. Our playroom is well-resourced and we work within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to create a stimulating learning environment. We use adult led and child initiated play to support children to learn and grow. The majority of children that attend are aged from 1 to 3 years although children can attend up to the age of 8. The playroom is open Tuesday to Friday, 10am until 1pm.

We are looking for a volunteer to join our team and work in our playroom. Applicants must have good levels of communication and be confident in communicating with adults and children; have a good standard of spoken and written English; ability to work positively within a team. Having an early years/childcare qualification is not essential however a willingness to learn and attend training is.

The job involves helping to set up and pack away the play environment, both indoors and out each day; preparing and serving vegan snacks; working with individuals and groups of children to enhance their play and learning. We have a diverse group of children with varying needs who attend our playgroup and applicants must show an understanding and commitment to equalities, safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety. A full job description will be available at the time of applying for an application pack.

The Unemployed Centre offers free childcare training through Brighton and Hove City Council and free e-learning through the Preschool Learning Alliance. We aim to support and train our volunteers to gain the necessary skills, confidence and experience they need to support them into paid employment in Early Years if that’s the path they choose. We provide a full induction programme which gives volunteers the support they need to work in the playroom. We have regular volunteer meetings and individual supervision sessions that help volunteers to learn and improve their skills. Travel expenses are paid for and a free vegan lunch is available on the days you volunteer. Applicants who are working towards a Level 2 or 3 qualification, can apply to use us as a placement.

For more information you can call the Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project and ask to speak to Lesley Lewis or Karen Gordon or you could pop in and see us. To apply for an application form please contact us of complete the online application form via our website

www.bucfp.org CV’s will not be accepted. All applicants must complete an application form.

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

We will be recruiting as an ongoing process so please apply right away.

Advert closing date: 19 August 2016

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

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Cherry Tree Nursery

Hollingdean Children Centre, Brentwood Road, Hollingdean, Brighton, BN1 7DY

www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/children-and-education/childcare-and-family-support/cherry-tree-nursery

Nursery Practitioner

From £20,456 to £22,434 per annum

37 hours per week, varying shifts, Monday to Friday

This post is fixed term for 6 months

Cherry Tree Nursery is located in Hollingdean Children's Centre. We operate in an open plan environment that consists of 2 areas – one for 3 months to 2 year olds and for 2 to 5 year olds.

We are open from 8am till 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. We are an inclusive nursery and provide care for children from different, cultures and backgrounds as well as varying needs.

We are looking for a nursery practitioner to join our team for 6 months to cover a secondment.

Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification in early years or childcare; have a good understanding of the needs of young children and have the ability meet the individual needs of all children whilst providing exciting learning experiences.

The role involves building relationships with children; supporting them in becoming independent and supporting them with all they do throughout the day. The successful candidate will work with children from 3 months to 5 years; will be a key person; will settle new children into the nursery and support them to build attachments; will ensure all children are learning and progressing in all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and will inspire children's enthusiasm to explore the world around them. Other duties will include attending to the hygiene and welfare requirements of all the children; maintaining a safe environment; planning and carrying out exciting activities that support the learning needs of the children whilst taking into account their interests and observing and assessing key children.

For a full job description and details on how to apply, please go to the Brighton & Hove City Council website and enter the Job reference number: B&H01516.

Here is a direct link to the job: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/internal-jobs/job-details?id=QHRFK026203F3VBQB8N8MQWLD&nPostingID=1664&nPostingTargetID=3682&mask=intsite&lg=UK

For more information you can contact Eleanor Macey, Nursery Manager on 01273 296052 or email eleanor.macey@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Closing date: 19 June 2016

Required qualification level: Level 3

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Each Peach Childcare

42 Wilbury Villas Hove, BN3 6GD

www.eachpeachchildcare.co.uk

Qualified Childcare Practitioner

From £15,000 to £16,500 per annum

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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 team of 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 looking for a Level 3 qualified Childcare Practitioner to join our team.

Applicants must have experience of working with children aged from 8 months to 5 years; good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Good communication skills and the ability to develop a good rapport with parents, children and colleagues; experience of working well in a team in an early years’ environment. Training in paediatric first aid, safeguarding, food hygiene and health & safety are desirable but 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 indoors and out; carrying out observations, planning and assessments; being a key worker to a group of children; ensuring care routines, room practice guidelines and nursery policies and procedures are followed at all times.

We offer flexible shift working patterns, a childcare discount for staff, internal and external training and opportunities for career progression.

To discuss the role and hours in more detail please contact Suzanne Charlesworth, Nursery Manager on 01273 323199 and email hove@eachpeachchildcare.co.uk to apply for an application pack

Closing date: 30 June 2016

Required qualification level: Level 3

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Each Peach Childcare

42 Wilbury Villas Hove, BN3 6GD

www.eachpeachchildcare.co.uk

Childcare Support Practitioner

£7.20 per hour

6 to 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Varying hours available, shifts include: 7.30am to 9.30am, 11.30am to 2.30pm and

4.30pm to 6.30pm

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 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 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.

Applicants must have experience of working with children aged from 8 months to 5 years and have an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum; good communication skills and the ability to develop a good rapport with parents and children; experience of working in a team and knowledge of what makes a good team player. Qualifications are desirable however not essential.

The role is to support Lead Practitioners in providing care for the children; promoting the welfare, learning and development of the children; providing learning opportunities and creating a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment. Lead Practitioners will support and guide the successful candidate to ensure care routines and nursery policies and procedures are followed at all times.

We will provide in-house and external staff training sessions and there may be opportunities for career progression.

To discuss the role and hours in more detail please contact Suzanne Charlesworth, Nursery Manager on 01273 323199 or email hove@eachpeachchildcare.co.uk to apply for an application form

Closing date: 23 June 2016

Required qualification level: Qualifications desirable (not essential) or willing to train

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The Garden Nursery and Pre-school

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

Bank Staff

£6.70 to £7.20 per hour

Ad-hoc hours to cover training and staff absence

*Please note, for workers aged 25 and over, the National Living Wage applies

The Garden Nursery and Pre-school 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 and pre-school room and have recently expanded to a new site in Glebe Hall where children aged from 3 and a half years to 5 years can attend.

We are currently looking to recruit a Bank Staff member who can be called upon to provide ad-hoc 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 and to work well in a team. As the role would require you to step in to support different colleagues each time, you would need to be flexible, have a good understanding of the needs of young children, have a good understanding of how young children learn and develop and be experienced in working with all age groups.

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 maintain confidentiality. You will provide care and supervision for the children, focussing on their physical, emotional and intellectual needs. You will plan and prepare activities and learning environments that meet the requirements of the children’s individual needs.

Training will be provided and there could be the potential for a full time position.

To apply, please email info@thegardennursery.co.uk or phone 01273 418089 to request an application pack.

Closing date: 12 August 2016 – Please note: this is an ongoing recruitment process so please don’t wait until the closing date, apply right away

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

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Growing up Green Nursery

138 Beaconsfield Villas, BN1 6HQ www.growingupgreen.co.uk

Deputy Manager

From £18,000 to £23,000 per annum

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Growing Up Green runs two privately owned nurseries offering full day care from 8am to 6pm in the Preston Park area of Brighton. Our Beaconsfield Villas nursery has been open for ten years and 60 children attend each day. We offer a home from home family orientated nursery experience and hold an Outstanding Ofsted grading.

Our management team consists of two owners who are qualified teachers and 2 qualified and experienced Nursery Managers. We strive to create a strong community feel at our settings ensuring that staff, parents and children have a voice and as a result have low staff turnover and a cohesive nursery team.

We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Beaconsfield Villas Nursery. Applicants must demonstrate an enthusiasm and passion for childcare and education, share our ethos of ensuring sustainability and of providing ethical environmental living. Essential criteria includes; experience of working in an early years’ environment in a senior position; excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing; experience of motivating, inspiring and leading a team; excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Statutory Welfare requirements; experience of planning effectively to meet children’s individual needs; excellent practical knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding policy and procedures; experience of policy writing and implementation; the ability to manage and support teams of staff; the ability to maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and a willingness to learn and further develop professionally.

The role of the Deputy Manager is to support the nursery manager in the smooth running of the nursery; to work as part of a team and to be a safeguarding lead. Duties include liaising with parents/carers and building strong and effective relationships; communicating effectively with staff and providing support where necessary whilst maintaining a level of professionalism and supporting staff who are working with a variety of age groups to ensure effective and engaging learning environments.

We support our staff with continual professional development, offering training opportunities and a supportive environment if you wish to further your qualifications. We can offer a pension, 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays. 1 additional holiday per year for every year worked up to a maximum of 3.

To apply for an application pack please email or call Natalie Tovell: enquiries@growingupgreen.co.uk 01273 551333

Closing date: 1 July 2016

Required qualification level: Level 3

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Home From Home Nursery 56 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4FL

www.homefromhomenursery.org

Bank Staff

£6.70 per hour

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, shifts between 8am to 6pm

Flexible working hours

*Please note, for workers aged 25 and over, the National Living Wage applies

Home from Home Nursery is located in a converted Victorian house. We are proud of our staff, many of whom have been with us for a long time. We have 28 children, aged from 2 to 4 years in our pre-school who can access the whole of the ground floor which consists of five interconnecting rooms and a 100ft garden. We also have a baby room for the under 2’s who enjoy free-flow play, interspersed with adult led activities.

We are looking for a new staff member to join our team who can be called upon, sometimes at late notice, to provide ad-hoc cover for staff that might be training or poorly.

Applicants must have experience of working with children aged from 10 months to 5 years; a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Ofsted safeguarding and welfare requirements; good literacy skills, good communication skills with the ability to develop good working relationships with others – including children, colleagues and parents; experience of working in a team and a good knowledge of how to work well in a team. Due to the nature of the job, applicants must also demonstrate that they can work flexibly, as each day could be working with different staff members, different children, working in different environments and might be called upon early in the morning to work that day. The role requires a hands on approach where using own initiative will be required.

The role will require you to provide a high standard of care and support to all children that attend our setting; to be aware of children’s individual needs; to support staff in the daily routine; to lead and support learning opportunities and daily activities; to ensure the environment is always safe and stimulating; to follow the EYFS and other appropriate legislation and guidance for young children.

To apply for an application pack please email Nicola at: nursery@homefromhomenursery.org

Closing date: 21 July 2016

Required qualification level: Relevant qualifications and experience

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Home From Home 56 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4FL

www.homefromhomenursery.org

Deputy Manager / Pre-school Supervisor

From £22,000 to £25,000 per annum

Five days per week, Monday to Friday, flexible hours between 8am and 6pm

Home from Home is a well-established and highly regarded nursery in Hove, located in a converted Victorian house. We are proud of our staff, many of whom have been with us for a long time. We have 28 children, aged from 2 to 4 years in our pre-school who can access the whole of the ground floor which consists of five interconnecting rooms and a 100ft garden. We also have a baby room for the under 2’s who enjoy free-flow play, interspersed with adult led activities.

We are excited to be recruiting for a qualified Early Years Teacher to take on the role of Deputy Manager / Pre-school Supervisor. Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher (EYT) or Early Years Professional (EYP) status; experience of teaching in a Nursery class or Pre-school classroom; good understanding of play based approaches to children’s learning and development; good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); experience of planning appropriate and engaging activities for children of different ages and abilities; knowledge of child protection procedures; good communication skills both written and verbal; good organisational skills and experience of managing and supporting staff. The successful applicant will maintain the highest professional standards at all times, model best practice and be a reflective practitioner.

The role will be to manage 6 key workers in our pre-school and ensure high quality early years provision. Duties will include: leading and supporting staff in all aspects of the EYFS delivery in conjunction with the manager; carrying out peer observations and giving constructive feedback; planning activities that are stimulating, developmentally appropriate and that draw on children’s individual interests; monitoring children’s learning journals and progress; supporting staff to monitor, assess and support children as they learn through play; supporting the needs of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or English as an Additional Language (EAL); working in partnership with parents, carers, early years professionals and outside agencies; attending relevant meetings as requested; being a ‘key person’ for a group of children aged 2 to 5 years; supporting transitions to other settings or school; taking observations of children’s needs and interests and maintaining and updating assessment records; encouraging aspects of ‘Healthy Early Years’ food and nutrition, physical development, emotional development and well-being; assisting children with personal care, including changing nappies, potty training and other associated welfare tasks; assisting with setting up and tidying away, ongoing cleaning of the preschool and the toys and equipment; supporting staff to ensure the policies and values of the preschool are understood and implemented, undertaking professional development and training and being proactive in keeping up to date with developments that affect early years. This role requires the successful applicant to be a key holder and be available out of hours to respond to emergencies in the absence of the manager.

We provide an extensive induction and support all staff with training and development.

To apply for an application pack please email Nicola at: nursery@homefromhomenursery.org

Closing date: 13 June 2016

Required qualification level: Relevant qualifications and experience

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Pepper Pot Pre-school

Lower Hall, 39 Whippingham Road, Brighton, BN2 3PF

www.pepperpot-nursery.co.uk

Early Years Practitioner

*£6.70 per hour, £14,000 per annum

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

*Please note, for workers aged 18 to 20 years the hourly salary is £5.30 and for

workers aged 25 and over the hourly salary is £7.20

Pepper-Pot Nursery and Pre-school is dedicated to providing first class care for every child and is privately owned and run. We provide a safe and secure environment for children to play and learn. At Pepper-Pot we value and nurture every child that comes to us and encourage learning through play. We provide a range of learning and play activities for children to ensure they develop into successful learners. We confidently deliver all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). We are very proud of our team of staff who are experienced and qualified and provide an excellent service. Our pre-school is self-contained and consists of several rooms. We have 23 children each day in our pre-school aged from 3 to 4 years.

We are seeking a keen and motivated Early Years Practitioner.

Applicants must have a minimum Level 2 childcare qualification and GCSE minimum C grade in Maths and English; knowledge and understanding in all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); a good understanding of child development; experience of identifying gaps in learning and of carrying out observations. An effective knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements is also essential along with good communication skills and the ability to liaise with others.

The role is to be a key person to a group of key children, making observations, assessing individual needs and planning and carrying out new learning opportunities according to the EYFS. The role also involves working closely with parents and maintaining the high standards that we pride ourselves on.

We will provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction. We also offer the opportunity to develop skills and experience; support staff with ongoing coaching and training in all areas of early education and childcare.

To apply for an application pack, please email your name, address and telephone number to ppotnursery@aol.com with "Job Vacancy" in subject title and we will send a pack to you.

Closing date: 8 July 2016

Required qualification level: Level 2 qualification

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Roundabout Nursery Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5FL

Deputy Childcare Manager (maternity cover)

From £23,166 to £24,717 per annum, pro rata

22 hours per week. The hours will be worked over Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

This post is a job-share position with our current Deputy Childcare Manager

Roundabout Nursery is located in East Brighton. We provide places for 86 children per day and are open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year. We are proud of our ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating and of our dedicated and encouraging staff team of 30, who create an atmosphere that is calm and nurturing. The children enjoy a variety of stimulating activities in our setting which has been designed to support learning and they also enjoy our garden which provides a safe, natural environment to explore come rain or shine! We are looking for a committed and dynamic Deputy Childcare Manager to cover maternity leave for one year. Applicants must have experience of leading and managing staff in an early years’ environment; experience of promoting the values of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and be qualified in early years and childcare to at least a Level 4. Other essential criteria includes; knowledge of local safeguarding issues and procedures; excellent inter-personal skills and experience of negotiation; leadership skills and the confidence and ability to positively encourage and support others; good planning and organisational skills and experience of developing good working relationships with parents and other service providers. The successful applicant will lead our team of 30 staff members in the nursery alongside the Nursery Managers. The role is to ensure the provision of high quality care and education for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. The principle duties will be to manage and co-ordinate the staff team; be part of the recruitment and selection team; to provide ongoing support, staff training, professional development and performance management; to act as Nursery Manager in her absence; to ensure care and education is delivered in accordance with OFSTED requirements and the EYFS, to co-ordinate the key person system in the nursery and ensure that monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on children’s development and progress is carried out; to ensure strong links with parents; to work in partnership with other early years professionals; to ensure that child protection policies and procedures are adhered to and ensure staff are aware of procedures and are confident in following carrying these out; to ensure that learning opportunities and care provided is developmentally appropriate, for children from a range of social, economic and cultural backgrounds and for children with special educational needs and English as an additional language; to ensure the close monitoring of children with whom there are concerns. The role also requires you to assist children with personal care; complete nursery food orders; prepare and serve food, milk, drinks and snacks to the children; encourage good nutrition and sociable eating; ensure that equipment and resources are kept in good condition and used responsibly. We will provide support for training and career development. For further details and to apply online, please visit the council’s job page: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs and search for job reference B&H01366

Closing date: 13 June 2016

Required qualification level: Level 4

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Stepping Stones

Pre-school Portslade

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

Early Years Teacher / Deputy Manager

From £18,500 to £21,000 per annum

40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm; 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 from 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 as they develop the ‘characteristics of effective learning’ and learn through play. The preschool has created and promoted the role of a Nurture Support Worker to support individual children and to work as part of the preschool team. We are looking for a qualified Early Years Teacher to be a Deputy Manager and part of the senior management team. Applicants must have Early Years Teacher (EYT) status / Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / Early Years Professional (EYP) status or equivalent; experience in supporting children's care and development through child-led and adult-led play activities thereby enabling children to achieve learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and develop as unique, capable individuals. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate that they are proactive and creative with regards to improving provision. Experience of supporting and leading a team of staff; being flexible; excellent spoken and written communication skills; a commitment to early years care and learning; a good understanding of equal opportunities and safeguarding are also essential criteria. Computer and ICT skills are desirable. This role is about providing a quality early years provision, modelling practice and in conjunction with the manager supporting and leading staff in the delivering of the EYFS. Responsibilities include: planning and preparing for learning opportunities and activities/materials; being a ‘key person’ to a group of children; monitoring children's progress; ensuring the safety and welfare of the children in the learning environment; attending meetings; undertaking relevant training; working in co-operation with the manager to lead the team in meeting challenges and undertaking agreed administrative tasks. The setting provides induction support and further training as required. We are a well-resourced setting with a small, dedicated team and have been judged to be "outstanding" (Ofsted 2015).

Applicants are encouraged to visit the setting prior to applying. For an application pack, please phone: 01273 294076 or email: office@steppingstonesportslade.co.uk CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: 16 June 2016

Required qualification level: Relevant qualifications and experience

9 June 2016

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Brighton & Hove Family Information Service

Ivory Place, Brighton, BN2 9QE

www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/athomechildcare

At Home Childcarers

Various rates of pay

Various hours

The Family Information Service has been running the At Home Childcare Service across Brighton & Hove for 5 years. ‘You have enabled many childcare professionals to provide a top rate service’ At Home Childcarer We support childcarers to work in family homes by registering them with Ofsted and offering ongoing support, training and information. Childcarers can then work with families they find themselves or families who FIS refer to them. Childcarers can advertise themselves for free on the FIS online directory (www.familyinfobrighton.org.uk ) and FIS can also offer them work at crèches and with social worker requests for ad-hoc and urgent childcare. ‘Families get in touch with me with ease, they text me, use emails, they phone me’ At Home Childcarer Applicants need to:

Be resident in Brighton & Hove

Have a childcare qualification or pay to study the online alternative

Have a paediatric first aid certificate or again, pay for a 3 year renewal course

We provide Ofsted registration, DBS police check and insurance for the first year

We provide Safeguarding training and Lone Working/Risk Assessment advice The application process takes a minimum of 3 months to complete. This is a childcare role however, not:

A specific job

A specific start date

A guaranteed income ‘Communication, helpfulness, informative, well run, friendly. Brilliant!’

If you are interested in joining the service to find part-time or full-time home childcare work, please contact Sian Bruce, the Childcare Brokerage Officer on 01273 293545 or by email at familyinfo@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Closing date: 30 July 2016

Required qualification level: Level 2