Senior Early Years Educator (Children’s Practitioner)

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Nurseries; Crawley; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Nurseries is seeking a Qualified Senior Early Years Educator (Children’s Senior Practitioner) for our Crawley-based nursery. The role supports delivery of high-quality early years education and care for children aged 9 months to 5 years while parents work for the NHS and local community.

The Senior Educator deputises for the Nursery Manager, helping to lead the team, ensure safety and wellbeing, and promote development across the setting.

Formación

• Must hold Level 3 vocational Early Years qualification.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Desirable: Level 4 Foundation degree in Early Years.
• Relevant experience in a children’s early years nursery setting.
• Experience of leadership in an early years setting and OFSTED experience.
• Ability to travel to other Trust locations, as required.

Responsabilidades

• Support delivery and promotion of high-quality early years education and care.
• Deputise for the Nursery Manager in their absence.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment that supports each child’s health, development and wellbeing.

Conocimientos

Leadership in early years

OFSTED experience

Educación

Level 3 vocational Early Years qualification

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths

Functional Skills Level 2 in English

Level 4 Foundation degree in Early Years

Descripción del empleo

Company:

Company: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Nurseries

Looking for a Qualified Senior Early Years Educator (Children’s Senior Practitioner) role at the next level with real purpose in our Crawley-based Nursery?

Our hospital-based Trust Nurseries provide high-quality care and education for children aged 9 months to 5 years while their parents and carers work for the NHS, emergency services or in the local community.

By working with us, you aren’t just shaping young minds—you’re directly supporting the NHS heroes who keep our community safe.

If you are a passionate, kind and qualified experienced early years educator, we want to hear from you.

The Senior Early Years Educator (Children’s Practitioner) is a highly trained support role in our Trust nurseries, deputising for the Nursery Manager in their absence.

They support the delivery and promotion of high-quality early years education and care, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment that supports each child’s health, development, and wellbeing.

Level 3 vocational Early Years qualification.Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, or equivalent.Desirable would be a Level 4 Foundation degree in Early Years.Relevant experience in a children’s early years nursery setting.Experience of leadership in an early years setting and OFSTED experience.Ability to travel to other Trust locations, as required for the role.