Senior Educator

Location HP14
Category Education
Job Type Full Time
Salary £15 per hour
Posted 1 September 2026
Branch Brighton
Reference 15000000000000011

Job Description:

  • Senior Nursery Practitioner – Pre-school
    • 37 hours per week – 7.45am – 6 pm – 4 days a week
    • Location: Horsham
    • £15.38 an hour / £29,591 per annum

    We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established nursery in Horsham. They are seeking an experienced, passionate and creative Senior Nursery Practitioner. This would be the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking for the next step in their childcare career and want that extra responsibility.  At the nursery they believe childhood is a magical time full of wonder, exploration, and growth. Our approach blends the best of Natural, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Forest School philosophies — creating a rich, caring environment where every child is seen as capable, curious, and unique. 

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary
    • Health and wellbeing support
    • Career progression opportunities 

    As a Senior Nursery Practitioner, you will support the Room Leader in delivering high-quality early years care and education, creating a safe, stimulating and organised environment for children to thrive. You will lead and inspire a team of practitioners, ensure best practice and safeguarding standards are maintained, and contribute to providing an outstanding experience for both children and families.

    About You

    • Recognised Level 3 Childcare qualification (essential)
    • Previous experience within an early year or nursery setting
    • Caring, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting children’s development
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
    • A clear and up-to-date Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one

    Apply Today

    If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now email your CV to rebecca.galloway@tinies.com or call 07586 693613 to take the next step in your early years career!

    Safer Recruitment & Equal Opportunities:
    At Tinies, safeguarding children and promoting their welfare are at the heart of everything we do. We are fully committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
    We work closely with nurseries, families and corporate clients across the UK, maintaining high standards of safer recruitment and safeguarding. Every candidate is subject to robust recruitment, screening and vetting procedures to confirm their suitability to work with children.
    All Tinies candidates must hold the appropriate enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for their role, or the relevant equivalent in Scotland or Northern Ireland, alongside all other checks required as part of our safer recruitment process.
    Tinies is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and to providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants and workers. We do not tolerate discrimination on any grounds.

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