Early Years Practitioner

West Sussex County Council; Crawley; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery in Crawley seeks a Level 2/3 Qualified Early Years Educator for our school nursery. The role is part-time, with 16.5–17 hours per week during term time plus INSET days, working across mornings and afternoons.

You will join a warm, caring environment, supporting young children aged 3-4 as they learn through play, with a focus on literacy, numeracy, independence, creativity and problem-solving.

Formación

• Qualified Early Years Educator for nursery (Level 2/3) required.
• Experience or qualification suitable for 3- and 4-year-old provision is desirable.
• Role focuses on providing stimulating, safe learning in a school nursery environment.

Responsabilidades

• Support delivery of the nursery curriculum for 3- and 4-year-olds.
• Work as part of the early years team under the Nursery Manager to develop children's literacy, numeracy, independence, creativity and problem-solving.

Educación

Level 2/3 Qualified Early Years Educator

Descripción del empleo

LEVEL 2/3 QUALIFIED EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR

• Grade/Point: Grade 3/4
• Hours: 16.5 hours per week term time + INSET days (Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9am – 3pm)
• Hours: 17 hours per week term time + INSET days (Tuesday 8.30am – 3pm, Wednesday 9am – 3pm and Thursday 9am – 3pm)
• Line Manager: Nursery Manager
• Location: Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery, Crawley

Maidenbower Infant School is seeking to appoint a Qualified Early Practitioner for our outstanding School Nursery, which is a Governor run, PVI nursery established in 2004 on a temporary contract until July 2027.

The nurseryprovides a safe and stimulating environment for 3- and 4-year-old childrenwho are looking to have fun developing the lifelong skills of literacy, numeracy, independence, creativity andproblem-solving.

You will work in a warm, friendly and caring environment, and play an essential role in our school and nursery.

We are absolutely committed to providing the very best education for our children and we are seeking to appoint a strong candidate to the role who has the right skill set, values and attributes.

The early years team considers carefully what pupils will learn. They manage activities with great skill, including checking pupils’ learning. Staff make excellent use of these checks to adjust pupils’ tasks. ' Ofsted July 2025

Please see the job description and person specification for more information about the role. You are strongly encouraged to arrange an informal visit with the nursery. To arrange a visit, please contact the nursery on 01293 880134 or email directly at [e-mail].

Closing Date

Monday 14th December. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the vacancy will be closed before this date if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding Statement

Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and staff. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Reference checks will also be performed prior to interview.