Little Barn Owls Forest and Farm School Nurseries
Nursery Practitioner
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Job Title: Nursery Practitioner – Forest & Farm School Nursery Group
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: Up to £30,000 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)
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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)
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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 to join our award-winning nursery family and grow your early years career with purpose, passion, and play.
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