Nursery Practitioner


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£24,000 to £26,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hove, BN3 3BA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Title - Nursery Practitioner

Location - Hove

Hours - Full-Time (Monday to Thursday 8:30 until 5:30, Friday until 1pm)

Contract Type - Permanent

Start Date - ASAP

Qualifications -Level 3 Qualification in Early Years

An excellent opportunity at a nursery based in Hove. This unique nursery has an oustanding offering, including free gym membership and coffee shop/cafe on site offering 50% discount.

Your new company

A lovely nursery that is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and Montessori pedagogy. The nursery staff are made up of a close supportive team, passionate about children's development and encourage self-development within the team. The nursery environment has been carefully developed to inspire and motivate children to be independent and curious learners. Their unique curriculum follows a child-centred approach which enables the development of the whole child as well as following their individual interests and encouraging them to become independent thinkers.

Your new role

We are looking for a qualified nursery practitioner to join our team at our nursery in Hove.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Supporting and promoting children's early education and development

Planning and providing effective care

Making accurate and productive use of assessment

Developing effective and informed practice

Safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children

Working in partnership with the key person, colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals.

What you'll need to succeed

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.

At least 1 years of experience working in a nursery setting.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

A passion for working with children and providing high-quality care and education.

All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

What you'll get in return

This role will be working full time Monday to Friday, with a 1pm finish on a Friday. The nursery is part of a wider community hub and benefits from an on-site chef providing kosher, nutritional and well-balanced meals using fresh ingredients and locally sourced produce. There is an on-site gym as well, where staff can receive discounted memberships. The nursery is passionate about developing the potential of their staff through training.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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