Senior Nursery Practitioner

2 days ago

Hassocks, United Kingdom Kiddie Capers Childcare Full time

Kiddie Capers Childcare Hassocks is a vibrant nursery located in the heart of the village, providing high-quality Early Years education for children aged 2-5, all year round. Our setting boasts three gardens, an outdoor classroom, and a dedicated Forest School area — perfect for outdoor learning in all seasons. We champion free-flow play and encourage independence from the very start. Inside, our cosy, family-focused environment features a 'family tree' where we celebrate every child’s unique story.

As a **Senior Room Leader**, you will play a key role in leading a room within our nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. You will support the team in delivering high-quality care and Early Years education in line with the EYFS. Your leadership will help maintain a positive and organised setting where each child’s development is supported and celebrated. You will also work closely with the management team, taking on additional responsibilities to support the wider nursery when needed.

**Main Duties**:

- Lead the designated room ensuring high quality care for every child
- Deliver and support high-quality EYFS-based learning tailored to individual needs
- Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and general cleanliness
- Maintain accurate records for safeguarding, health & safety, and attendance
- Ensure safety, security, and cleanliness across the nursery, including fire and hygiene checks
- Mentor staff, model best practices, and uphold nursery policies and values
- Build strong partnerships with parents/carers, and external professionals
- Organise engaging indoor/outdoor activities that promote learning through play
- Plan and manage safe and well-documented nursery outings

**Requirements**:

- A minimum of level 3 qualification (or working towards Level 3) in Early Years Education or equivalent
- Experience of working in a childcare setting
- Experience in being a Room Leader in a nursery setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

**Hours & Pay**:

- 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, fully flexible
- £15.00-£15.50 per hour

**Key benefits**:

- 28 days holiday, including bank holidays plus increased holiday allowance with length of service
- Your Birthday off after 1 years’ service
- Attendance bonus paid monthly
- Company Sick Pay
- Discounts across retail, leisure and utilities
- Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives
- Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted childcare across all our sites
- Free parking on site
- Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company

**More about us**:
Kiddie Capers Childcare has 11 settings located across Sussex from Ardingly to the South Coast. Owned and operated by two local families, Kiddie Capers Childcare provide a truly enriching early years education, where every child’s potential is reached, and individuality is celebrated.

At Kiddie Capers we truly believe in living our values every day, our values are,
- Evolving
- Teamwork
- Positivity
- Individuality
- Lead by example
- Fun

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,240.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Do you live within 10 miles of the nursery?

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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