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Childcare Journal Administrator – Brighton

Hopscotch Nurseries – Head Office, Brighton

• Competitive salary – 15 hours per week, all year round
• 28 days holiday per annum pro rata inc. bank holidays
• Contract initially for one year
• Must have the highest level of verbal and written communication in the English language (preferably degree level)
• An impeccable level of attention to detail and accuracy
• A working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• A good knowledge of Tapestry interactive on-line learning journal software (or training given)
• Managing the day to day running of Tapestry, setting up and closing child accounts, ensuring Tapestry is kept up to date and deadlines achieved.
• Editing, formatting and proofreading nursery Tapestry observations, comments and photographic and video content.
• Self-motivated, flexible, proactive and adaptable
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• References essential and subject to a DBS check at Enhanced level
• For further details please see Childcare Journal Administrator Job Description.

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Bank Nursery Practitioners – All locations

Bank Nursery Practitioner positions available at Brighton, Hove, Peacehaven and Seaford.

• Casual flexible hours to suit, Monday to Friday, all year round
• £8.26 per hour. (£7.38 plus holiday pay)       25 years+   £8.77 per hour. (£7.83 plus holiday pay)
• Qualifications are not essential for the Bank Nursery Practitioner role but you must be able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work with children 0-5 years old and have the appropriate skills
• You must also be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English
• References essential and these positions are subject to a DBS check at Enhanced level
• For further details please see Bank Practitioner Job Description and Person Specification.

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Maintenance Worker

Hopscotch Nurseries – Multi Location – Brighton, Hove, Peacehaven and Seaford

• General repairs and maintenance jobs
• A high-level of general maintenance skills and capabilities required
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Organised with time-management skills, prioritising and managing own workload
• You must also be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English
• 25 hours per week Mon-Fri
• 28 days paid holiday per annum pro rata (including 8 statutory holidays)
• Salary £10-12.00 per hour
• Subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check
• For further details please see Maintenance Worker Job description

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Apprentice Nursery Practitioners

Hopscotch Nurseries – Brighton, Hove and Seaford

You will undertake relevant training towards a Hopscotch and Ofsted approved childcare qualification

• You must also be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• 12 month contract, all year round, 42.5 hrs a week
• 28 days paid holiday per annum (including 8 statutory holidays)
• Salary 17 yrs+ £9,282, 18yrs + £13,481 – £17,680 per annum
• Subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check
• Fantastic opportunity to start your childcare career within a group of premier nurseries with the prospect to gain further responsibility and promotion once qualified.
• For further details please see  Apprentice Job Description and Person Specification.

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Qualified Nursery Practitioners

Qualified Nursery Practitioners required for Brighton Full or Part Time

• Full time 40 hours
• Part time 16+ hours per week. A variety of shift patterns available to include 8.00am-1.00pm, 1.00pm-6.00pm, Monday to Friday
• Salary: NVQ L2 £17,680 to £18,720 pa  Pro Rata    NVQ L3+ £18,720 to £20,800 pa  Pro Rata
• You must have a relevant childcare qualification at Level 2 or Level 3 and experience working in a nursery or similar, knowledge and experience of the EYFS and an ability to support children’s development and their individual needs
• Would suit – Nursery Practitioners with Level 2/3 or relevant Early Years Degree, Early Years Teachers, QTS, EYPS, Nurse, Health Visitor or Midwife.
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• You will need to demonstrate your passion for providing high quality childcare and must be caring, creative, reliable and hard working
• Hopscotch offers an excellent salary, generous holiday, training opportunities and benefits
• Satisfactory references are required and this position is subject to a DBS check at enhanced level
• For further details please see Qualified Nursery Practitioner Job Description and Person Specification.

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