The Vacancy
ABOUT US
Little Lambs Nursery in East Grinstead is a cherished part of the children’s charity Spurgeons, dedicated to providing exceptional early years education and care. Our mission is to foster a nurturing environment where children from birth to five years old can thrive and develop. With a focus on compassion, integrity, and excellence, we offer a supportive atmosphere for both children and families, working closely with the community to deliver personalised and enriching experiences. Our passionate team is committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace, offering professional development opportunities and making a meaningful impact on the lives of young children and their families.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a fantastic position where you can use your expertise in professional childcare and child development to support high standards of education and care by collaborating with the Early Years Framework and Little Lamb’s values. Together with the Nursery Manager, you will support the day to day running of the nursey to establish a joyful, nurturing, and safe setting where everyone is respected and their abilities and accomplishments are celebrated. When it is appropriate, you will direct families to our other programmes, such as parenting assistance and counselling, and you will actively organise and provide learning experiences and activities to fulfil individual needs.
ABOUT YOU
Above all, we want someone who is dedicated to providing children and families with high-quality outcomes. You will have a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Childhood Studies and experience of working in a senior early years role which has involved managing a room or team in an early years setting. You have professional experience of working with children and families where you have demonstrated your ability to be flexible, dependable, and patient. You have also used your great communication skills to listen well and explain solutions in an effective manner. You will be familiar with child development, safeguarding, and SEN requirements. Your key strengths will be dependability and resourcefulness, and you'll be a lifelong student who enjoys bringing the best out in people and in yourself. Please note, salary is flexible and dependent on experience.
The Company
Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face.
We create family hubs where we’re needed most, providing support with mental health, special educational needs, domestic abuse and all of family life’s challenges. We work through children and family centres, churches, schools and prisons. Putting children first in everything.
If you want to find out more about working at Spurgeons please visit our website.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer.
We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident Employer.