training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Permanent Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3)
Location: East Grinstead and Forest Row, West Sussex / East Sussex borders
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday)
Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package
Ready for a Permanent Role Where Your Career Can Actually Grow?
If you are a qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years professional looking for stability, a supportive team, and a nursery you can truly call "home," this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Randstad is partnering with fantastic, well-resourced nurseries in both the East Grinstead and Forest Row areas to find dedicated, permanent Nursery Practitioners. Say goodbye to uncertainty and hello to a rewarding, long-term career with teams that value your passion and invest in your future.
Why This Permanent Role is Different:
True Job Security: A guaranteed, permanent contract with stable full-time hours (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
Location Flexibility: We have brilliant settings in both East Grinstead and Forest Row-we'll match you with the one closest to your doorstep!
Clear Career Paths: Funding and mentorship to help Level 2s progress to Level 3, and Level 3s to step up into Room Leader or management roles.
Fantastic Perks: Regular training days, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and childcare discounts.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality, creative learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
Act as a Key Person, observing and tracking children's development to ensure they reach their full potential.
Create a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where children feel secure and inspired.
Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers through meaningful daily updates.
Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and health and safety within the nursery.
What We Are Looking For:
Qualifications: A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification (CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent).
Commitment: Someone looking for a long-term permanent position who wants to grow with the nursery.
Passion: A genuine enthusiasm for early years education and a nurturing, patient approach.
Team Players: A positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
Compliance: An enhanced DBS check is required (we can help you manage this process).
How to Apply (Fast-Track Process)
Skip the long application forms. We are scheduling interviews immediately for the right candidates in East Grinstead and Forest Row.
Email: Send your CV directly to Hannah at hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk
Call: Call the team directly on 01293 527416 for a confidential chat about the role.
