Early Years Educator
The closing date is 04 September 2025
Job summary
Early Years Educator (minimum Level 2 in Early Years)
Full Time Post: 37.5hrs over a 9 day fortnight - Mon to Fri
Older Toddler Playroom: 2-3 year old
Do you have a passion for early years education and hold a full and relevant childcare qualification.
We are looking for an Early Years Educator who is motivated, enthusiastic and full of fun and wants to be part of an NHS nursery?
Our nursery is based at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath with a team of highly experienced staff nursery .
The post holder will be required to have a full and relevant Level 2/3 Diploma in Early Yearswith experience of working with in an EYFS setting.
Wendy House Nursery, is a NHS workplace nursery that has a team of highly professional workforce where the needs of children come first.
Inspected by Ofsted in January 2024, achieving a grade 'Good' we value the importance of excellent parent partnership and flexible childcare in a NHS workplace nursery.
Excellent Annual leave Entitlement
Excellent NHS Pension
We are looking for someone who is motivated, flexible, and passionate about the care and learning of children under the age of 5 years.
The Wendy House Nursery cares for babies and young children of NHS employees. We are open from 7:00 to 18:00 with staff working a variety of shifts. It is essential to be flexible and able to travel to Haywards Heath to work various shifts..
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a practitioner who really enjoys working with older toddlers. The 2 - 3 year olds has a broad developmental skills and abilities, so the ideal practitioner should have good knowledge of child milestones. It is a playroom where children's personalities are developing quickly and where building confidence and forming friendships begins. Being part of this play room is giving a fun, nurturing and guiding approach.
Experience with SEND children would be useful.
This is a qualified position, and the post holder will be required to support a 'Key Group' of children supporting their care and educational needs.
Good knowledge and experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is essential as you will be planning and undertaking activities, carrying out observations and individual assessments.
You must show flexibility and adaptability as each day can be very different but equally enjoyable and imaginative. Being able to retain information, and use initiative is a must for this post.
The role will involve spending time in the outdoor environment.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
21 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
279-7380434-AUG25
Job locations
Wendy House Nursery, Princess Royal Hospital
Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4EX
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Wendy House Nursery, Princess Royal Hospital
Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4EX
Employer's website
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