We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Assistant Head Teacher to join our dedicated team at Shoresh Nursery.

About Shoresh Nursery

Shoresh Nursery is a Jewish independent day nursery for 0–5-year-olds, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and Montessori pedagogy. We can accommodate up to 38 children across our 2 micro settings, Shoresh Pre-School and The Nest, which is home to our exclusive baby and toddler provision. With a child-centred approach to education, Shoresh aims to inspire and motivate our children to be independent learners. Our EYFS curriculum which is deeply inspired by the Montessori approach and the philosophy of Reggio Emilia is integrated with teaching Jewish values, practices and customs as well as celebrating Jewish festivals and our immersive approach to introducing and teaching the Hebrew language. Shoresh is a term-time nursery with flexible wrap-around holiday care that is offered all year round. We offer full and part-time sessions, a shorter day option, and a breakfast club.

About the role:

The Assistant Head Teacher at Shoresh will play a critical role in supporting the Executive Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher in the overall management, leadership, and day-to-day operations of the nursery across both the Pre-School and our Baby and Toddler Provision. This role requires a passionate and experienced minimum Level 3-qualified educator with a strong background in early childhood education and an understanding of Jewish values, practices and traditions.

The Assistant Head Teacher will work closely with the Shoresh team to weave the Montessori approach into the fabric of the nursery, alongside an interactive and inspiring Jewish programme of learning. (You do not need to have direct experience of working in a Montessori setting, but we do require the candidate to have an interest in the Montessori approach).

The Assistant Head will work closely with parents to fully understand and embrace the needs and development requirements of every child, and will do so with respect, patience and empathy - qualities that are essential to upholding a homely and nurturing environment across our settings. You will need to be thoughtful and proactive, committed to ensuring the provision of high-quality education and care for children, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. You’ll be helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work and dedicated to building strong relationships across Shoresh and the wider BNJC team.

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Salary £32,000-£37.5K per annum subject to experience

Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@bnjc.co.uk

About Shoresh Nursery

Shoresh Nursery is a Jewish independent day nursery for 0–5-year-olds, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and Montessori pedagogy. We can accommodate up to 38 children across our 2 micro settings, Shoresh Pre-School and The Nest, which is home to our exclusive baby and toddler provision. With a child-centred approach to education, Shoresh aims to inspire and motivate our children to be independent learners. Our EYFS curriculum which is deeply inspired by the Montessori approach and the philosophy of Reggio Emilia is integrated with teaching Jewish values, practices and customs as well as celebrating Jewish festivals and our immersive approach to introducing and teaching the Hebrew language. Shoresh is a term-time nursery with flexible wrap-around holiday care that is offered all year round. We offer full and part-time sessions, a shorter day option, and a breakfast club.

About the role:

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator / Key Worker with a minimum of three year’s experience in a day care setting to join our nursery. The Early Years Educator will have a good understanding of the EYFS framework and will support the planning and delivery of high- quality educational activities that promote child development. We are looking for a candidate with a background of working in a Jewish early years setting, who can inspire a Jewish ethos at Shoresh and support the holistic incorporation of the Hebrew language into the nursery.

You will need to be thoughtful and proactive, committed to ensuring the provision of high-quality education and care for children, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. You’ll need to be patient, helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work and dedicated to building strong relationships across Shoresh and the wider BNJC team.

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Salary £25,584 per annum subject to experience

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Front of House Manager to manage day- to-day operations at Novellino Brighton. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Front of House team and maintaining the quality and consistency of service whilst fostering a positive and productive work environment.

You will be a brand ambassador, championing our business as we continue to grow, and play a key role in ensuring each team member feels valued and each customer leaves with a positive experience.

The Front of House Manager will be responsible in ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations, Alcohol licensing and our KLBD supervision.

Our ideal candidate would be happy working autonomously and have experience of working in a busy and fast-paced team. You’ll need to be helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work, flexible, a strong communicator and people oriented.

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Salary £30,000 per annum

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We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Community Development Officer to support our work aimed at fostering a vibrant and cohesive Jewish community in Brighton and Hove. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Community Engagement to develop and deliver a range of social, educational and religious programming informed by the needs of individuals, families, BNJC residents, members and partners in both the local Brighton and Hove and local/national Jewish communities.

The Community Development Officer will be passionate about community-building and collaboration and play a key role in strengthening BNJC’s relationships and partnerships with local organisations and the wider community. They will help coordinate Shabbatonim and group visits to the BNJC site and work with the wider community engagement team to increase BNJC’s visibility and participation within the local and national Jewish communities.

We are looking for a candidate with at least 2-3 years of experience delivering community-facing activities within the Jewish community. The candidate should be comfortable connecting with community members, able to listen, gather viewpoints, and feed these back into BNJC’s wider programme of work.

Our ideal candidate would be happy working autonomously and have experience working in a busy team managing multiple different areas of operation. You’ll need to be helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work, flexible, a strong communicator and people-oriented.

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Salary £26,000 - £30,000 per annum subject to experience

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We are looking for a motivated and organised Business Support Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our community hub, providing essential administrative support, and assisting with various business functions.

Providing an excellent standard of customer service, the post-holder will be the first port of call for all incoming enquiries from our customers and community members including prospective holiday let guests and event attendees. The Business Support Officer will coordinate holiday let bookings; liaising with guests and working closely with our Facilities team to maintain the holiday let properties in order to provide an outstanding guest experience.

A key aspect of the Business Support Officer role is to proactively communicate with stakeholders across the site with the aim of streamlining administrative processes, improving consistency across the organisation, and enhancing organisational efficiency and effectiveness. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of People and Operations on team coordination, office management and customer service.

We are looking for an organised and confident administrator with excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to detail. Our ideal candidate would be happy working autonomously and have experience of supporting a busy and fast-paced team managing multiple different areas of operation. We are looking for someone who will anticipate need and suggest solutions to logistical challenges. You’ll need to be helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work, flexible, a strong communicator and people-oriented.

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Salary £26,000 - £29,000 per annum subject to experience

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We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join our dynamic kitchen team at Novellino Brighton. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, excellent organisation skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. The Chef de Partie will work closely with the Sous Chef / Head Chef in operating the kitchen and ensure Novellino Brighton’s reputation for

Our Chef de Partie will have experience preparing delicious dishes and have a desire to innovate and be creative. Their main responsibility will be to assist the Head Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure Novellino's Brighton reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.

All Kitchen and Front of House staff are responsible for complying with Health & Safety regulations, Alcohol licensing and our KLBD supervision.

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Salary £28,000 per annum

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Contract: full-time, permanent

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)

Do you have experience in marketing, organising and running Conferences & Events?

We have a rare and fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our team in our new, state-of-the-art, modern and flexible building to support us in expanding our established events business targeting the Jewish community; and in addition to this develop a conference business for the wider market with the support of a successful conference consultancy.

This is a full-time role, which we are pleased to be able to offer in a hybrid working capacity to a candidate with the right fit.

To view the job description and apply for this position,
please visit: www.theus.org.uk/jobs

Closing date for applications: Sunday,16th June 2024

The United Synagogue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to provide a self-disclosure once shortlisted and subject to an enhanced DBS check within the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Internship at the Office of the Chief Rabbi

The Office of the Chief Rabbi (OCR) is looking to recruit a committed and proactive intern to join this fast paced, high profile public office. The OCR Internship is offered to an outstanding graduate who has demonstrated a commitment to community service and Jewish life. This graduate placement will provide an excellent introduction to the Jewish community across the UK and to the work of the OCR.

The role includes:

· Providing logistical and administrative support for key projects and initiatives being run by the OCR team

· Editing audio, video and written communications

· Updating and maintaining the OCR website

· Administrative support to the Chief Rabbi’s Centre for Community Excellence

· Accompanying the Chief Rabbi to events and assisting with photos and videos

· Developing and improving the OCR database

· General assistance in the office

Person specification:

Essential

· Hold Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

· Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage several projects at once

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to show initiative and flexibility

· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team

· An understanding of the Jewish community

· Identifies with the ethos and vision of the Office of the Chief Rabbi

Desirable

· Experience in using video editing software

· Familiarity with website content management

· Experience in graphic design

The successful candidate may be expected to work and attend meetings and events outside of office hours. The role itself requires flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the OCR.

Salary: £24,000 per annum.

This is a full-time graduate placement starting in September 2024 for 1 year. To apply, please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are suited to the role to careers@chiefrabbi.org with ‘Intern’ in the subject field.

All applications must be received by midday on: Monday, 10th June.

Lauderdale Road Synagogue, the flagship synagogue of the S&P Sephardi Community is excited to welcome a Community and Youth Rabbinical Couple to join their team.

The couple will be required to engage, enthuse and support all members of the Community at every stage of their life cycle, plan and deliver a broad variety of educational, cultural and social programmes, with particular focus on pastoral care and inspiring our next generation.

Responsibilities will include overseeing weekly children and youth services, creating exciting new programmes to inspire and engage our youth and their families, and developing their strong links to the Community as they pursue further education, start careers, and embark on married life.

Foremost, we are looking for a couple to actively build relationships with everyone at Lauderdale Road, regardless of age, attendance, or observance, reach out to new members, as well as supporting the current Rabbinic team.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please visit www.sephardi.org.uk/communityrabbinic view detailed job descriptions and to complete our online application forms.

Application deadline: 7 June 2024

For more information about our community, please visit our website https://www.sephardi.org.uk/lauderdale/

For any questions, please email recruitment@sephardi.org.uk

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