*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. #INDED 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